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The maker of alcoholic drinks such as VK and Hooch saw its profit slashed as its costs surged despite the group raising prices. Global Brands, which is headquartered in Derbyshire, …
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The Bank of England received encouraging news on the persistence of inflation today after a closely watched business survey showed cost pressures were decisively easing. S&P’s closely watched purchasing managers’ …
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A deal which valued the division of international data and analytics firm Globaldata at more than £1bn is to be completed later this month, it has been confirmed. In December 2023, private …
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Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has announced a landmark agreement with Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing energy suppliers. The energy storage fund owns a portfolio of …
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City investment house Jupiter has extended the exit of its star fund manager Ben Whitmore today after the announcement of his departure wiped millions from the company’s valuation in January. …
Rachel Reeves has come under fire after fresh data revealed Britain was stuck in last place among the world’s seven largest economies for total investment. …
The boss of Octopus Energy Group has said the London Stock Exchange needs to show more “hustle” to attract new listing candidates like the group’s …
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I feel ‘personally responsible’ for the UK economy says BT boss
The weight of keeping British businesses up and running is a heavy one according to the boss of BT’s business unit, who said the responsibility …
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Demolition boss fails in bid to overturn CMA ban for role in illegal cartel
The High Court has struck down the bid of a demolition boss to stay in his role, after he was found to have been part …
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London Westfield owner looks to Paris Olympics for sales boost
Westfield mall owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) believes the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will boost sales in 2024, with a number of its Viparis convention venues hosting …
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Competition watchdogs kicks off inquiry into Aviva acquisition of AIG Life
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has launched a merger inquiry into the acquisition of AIG Life by Aviva. It was announced last September that …
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DS Smith: Amazon cardboard provider could be one half of biggest City deal in years
Packaging giant DS Smith could be the subject of a takeover bid from fellow London-listed rival Mondi. Whispers of a deal, which would create one …
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Mortgage arrears rose by a quarter in a year as higher interest rates bite
Mortgage arrears continued rising in the final quarter of last year, although remaining relatively low, as the pressure from higher interest rates continued to filter …
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NHS pharmacy chain owed £40m before it was bought out of administration
An estimated £40m was owed by NHS pharmacy chain Medipharmacy before it collapsed into administration and was rescued, it has been revealed. Last week, the …
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Ollie Phillips: England will solve defensive holes to beat Wales
My prediction of an England Six Nations title is still on, just about. And I don’t see that being derailed this weekend against Wales. Wales …
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The woman bringing female bespoke tailoring to Savile Row
Savile Row is globally famous for its tailors. There have been clothiers on the Row for four hundred years and it houses some of the …
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AI teacher? Hambro Perks invests in ‘Edtech’ firm
Hambro Perks Growth Debt fund has invested in an ‘Edtech’ company building AI for use in schools, colleges and universities. The tenth investment for the …