Tullow Oil has returned to results reporting season with a bump with falls in revenue, profit and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) despite production increases. The …
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Telecom Plus has no plans to slow down after signing up millionth customer
Multi-service internet and insurance firm Telecom Plus has passed a million customers on its books – and its boss has eyes on doubling that number in the years ahead. The …
Rathbones sees higher outflows as Investec Wealth merger ‘progressing well’
Fund manager Rathbones has said its landmark merger with Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) is “progressing well” as it posted higher outflows and a dip in profits. Investec announced in …
LSL Property Services raises expectations as mortgage market improves
LSL Property Services, one of the largest providers of mortgage and valuation services, appears to be on the up, following an improvement in the UK’s housing and mortgage market. In …
Breedon builds on bumper year with major acquisition in US
Construction and infrastructure materials supplier Breedon has reported record revenue and announced a blockbuster acquisition that expands the firm’s US footprint. The supplier today said that revenue came in at …
Is FC Barcelona’s plan to ditch Nike for in-house kits the future or just posturing?
If club president Joan Laporta gets his way, the FC Barcelona brand could really be about to become – as they are fond of saying – “mes que un club”. …
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt poised to double AI funding through Alan Turing Institute
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce a doubling of funding for the Alan Turing Institute, the national hub for data science and artificial intelligence (AI), during his Spring Budget …
Dear business leaders and PRs, here’s what not to do this Budget day
It’s Budget day and everyone wants a piece of the action – which can lead to some fool’s errors. Here’s what do avoid, according to Simon Neville Dear business leader. …
If he can’t cut taxes, the Chancellor must give Brits a stake in the economy
The Budget is the government’s last chance to set out a vision for the economy before the next election – it should be one that supports hard work, investing and …
Vicars, pigeons, Hinge and Tinder: How matchmaking lost its way
Dating apps are in the firing line as users disillusioned with their offerings abandon them in droves. But the history of matchmaking is complicated, writes Anna Moloney Dating apps have …