British property developer Berkeley Group is on track to deliver £1.5bn of pre-tax profits over the next three years, according to an update by the firm this morning. The business, …
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Scottish Mortgage unveils £1bn share buyback programme after strong year
The £14.2bn Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has unveiled a £1bn share buyback programme after a rapid turnaround in the growth-focused trust’s fortunes over the last year. The trust, which is …
Vodafone offloads Italian arm and kicks off bumper buyback
Vodafone has struck a deal to offload its Italian arm for €8bn (£6.3bn) and announced plans for €4bn (£3.4bn) share buyback today in the “third and final step” of efforts …
WH Smith finance chief set to retire as senior figure at Burberry picked as replacement for role
WH Smith has announced that its chief financial officer, after more than two decades at the business, is set to leave the business, to be replaced by a senior member …
Air Astana profit falls after London listing despite record passenger numbers
Air Astana, the flag carrier responsible for the first major float in London this year, has reported a fall in annual profit as it flagged “industry-wide” cost headwinds such as …
Six Nations: Beating France would be bigger than Ireland win
England’s 23-22 win over Ireland last week was the best by the team since their 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. I have questioned head coach Steve Borthwick and …
For once, Humza Yousaf has set an example other politicians should follow
In overriding the advice of “experts” and channelling aid to Gaza, Yousaf did what politicians are elected to do, says Paul Ormerod Humza Yousaf, the First Minister of Scotland, does …
MicroStrategy raises another $500 million to enter “The 1% Club”
Each day, Coinrule will run through the state of the digital assets market for Blockbeat, your home for news, analysis, opinion and commentary on blockchain and digital assets. Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy …
Green makeovers don’t need to be drab – just look at King’s Cross’s transformation
The landmark redevelopment of King’s Cross goes to show the power of sustainable development – now let’s replicate it, writes Jamie Quinn Recently we heard that 2023 was the warmest …
Sadiq Khan under fire for breaking his pledge to ban Transport for London gambling ads
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has come under fire for breaking his pledge to ban gambling adverts across the Transport for London (TfL) network. Khan’s 2021 manifesto committed to remove “harmful …