The board of software firm Bytes Technology Group has appointed an independent committee to investigate secret trades of former boss Neil Murphy, sending shares down as much as 14 per…
Tech retailer Currys has officially ended its period for considering takeover bids without securing any offers. Both Elliott Advisors and JD.com had been mulling bids to purchase Currys, but these…
British Land has sold off half of its stake in one of London’s most notable office buildings six months after its famous former tenant upped and left. Announced today, asset…
British American Tobacco (BAT) has launched its share buyback scheme, following its announcement last week, funded by the recent partial sale of its stake in Indian business ITC. The Lucky…
Martin Gilbert’s Assetco saw widening losses in the 2023 financial year as the firm struggled in an “exceptionally difficult” year for the asset management sector – but chair Martin Gilbert…
Block paving and building materials specialist Marshalls have cautioned on a slow and elongated recovery this year on the back of a steep profit drop for 2023. The firm today…
An intellectual property expert explains why pop star Rihanna’s social media posts have caused a headache for sportswear brand Puma. Celebrities and influencers regularly post online images of themselves modelling…
The number of City Hall staff earning more than £100,000 has soared to over 1,100 so-called ‘fat cats’, according to a new 2024 rich list. A total of 1,146 employees,…
Labour have announced an immigration removals plan in a bid to see failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals returned faster. The party has revealed its plan for a new 1,000-strong…
The government will fully fund apprenticeships for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with a £60m investment in up to 20,000 training places, Rishi Sunak will announce. The Prime Minister…