Klarna swung to an adjusted profit in the first half of 2024 as the fintech giant moved toward an IPO. The Swedish firm—the UK’s largest buy-now-pay-later provider—reported adjusted operating income …
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Paralympics GB names flagbearers for opening ceremony
Wheelchair basketball player Terry Bywater and wheelchair tennis player Lucy Shuker have been selected as Paralympics GB’s flagbearers at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony. The athletes, who are competing at …
Unilever considers sale of Kate Somerville’s skincare line
Kate Somerville’s premium skincare brand has become the latest Unilever brand to go up for sale as the group continues its restructuring plan announced earlier in the year. As well …
9 of the best September holidays to book now in Spain, Greece and more to keep summer alive
Don’t believe those who would tell you summer is almost over: book one of these September holidays to keep the summer spirit alive Ignore chat about summer being over – …
Britain missing out on billions of crypto tax revenue as HMRC fights back
The UK could be missing out on billions in tax revenue from crypto investors that is currently going unreported. As Norwegian tax returns are public, recent research from Norway was …
Contraction confirmed for German economy with no recovery in sight
Germany’s travails look set to continue with a clutch of figures revealing the challenges facing Europe’s one-time economic powerhouse. New data out today confirmed that the eurozone’s largest economy contracted …
European VC firm Redalpine opens London office after £151m fundraise
European venture capital firm Redalpine has raised $200m (£151.3m) for its largest ever fund, Redalpine capital VII, and opened a new office in London. Founded in Switzerland in 2006, the …
Venice Film Festival: An insider’s guide to all the gossip, parties and deals
The 81st Venice Film Festival kicks off tomorrow and it’s set to continue its legacy as a hotbed of dealmakers, party goers and luxury brand sponsorship. Our man on the …
Totally Wicked: Do vaping companies cause more harm than good?
Totally Wicked was established with a simple goal: to convert as many smokers as possible into vapers in order to ‘improve their health’. This mission has led the Lancashire-headquartered company …
McDonald’s salad supplier Agrial loses custom after price increases
McDonald’s salad supplier Agrial Fresh Produce has cut its loss thanks to price increases after what it described as three years of “upheaval” due to labour shortages and soaring costs, …