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Gopuff to increase fees as it hopes to deliver first UK profit after cutting almost 1,000 jobs
Delivery company Gopuff is to up its fees as it targets turning its first-ever UK profit in the coming years after shedding almost 1,000 jobs in 2023. The US-headquartered company …
Future of Rosebank in doubt as UK drops challenge to judicial review
The future of Britain’s largest untapped oil field, Rosebank, has been thrown in to doubt after the new government said it would not challenge a judicial review. The decision affects …
Pernod Ricard’s Russia exit leads to sales fall for Scotch whisky maker Chivas Brothers
Pernod Ricard stopping all exports of its international brands to Russia led to a fall in sales for Scotch whisky maker Chivas Brothers during its latest financial year. The Scotland-headquartered …
Outdoor pub smoking ban would cause ‘serious economic harm’ to UK hospitality
A possible smoking ban in outdoor spaces of pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK is likely to do more harm than good, leading trade figures have warned. The ban …
Puregym: UK surge helps half-year sales reach milestone
A surge in its UK performance helped Puregym post sales of £300m for the first half of its financial year. The Leeds-headquartered company achieved a 10 per cent increase in …
Bupa launches ‘Netflix style’ private GP subscription service
British health insurance provider Bupa has launched a new subscription-based GP service as the healthcare industry increasingly shifts towards on-demand services. For under £20 a month, subscribers gain access to …
Frenkel Topping warns of lower earnings in second half
Frenkel Topping, the specialist professional services firm, has reported a rise in revenue in the first half of the year but warned that earnings are trading behind management’s expectations. In the six …
Tracsis: Revenue dips at transport tech firm after election disruption
Transport technology provider Tracsis has reported a dip in revenue caused by the general election, but said that disruptions have now subsided and that it has returned to normal operations. …
Hunting: Oil and gas services firm’s profit more than doubles
Oil and gas equipment provider Hunting has reported a more than doubling in profit for the first half of 2024 as its order book hit a record level. The FTSE …