Pure Electric, the scooter brand run by former Hargreaves Lansdown investor Adam Norris, has predicted it will make its first profit in 2026 and transforming its business model. The Somerset-based …
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Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher makes surprise resignation
Unilever chief Hein Schumacher has unexpectedly resigned after less than two years in the role, as the company attempts to push forward with its cost-cutting programme. Schumacher will be succeeded …
7 amazing things to do in London this March
As the weather starts improving, so too do the capital’s events. Here are 10 things to do in London to mark in your diary right now In February, it can …
Thatchers: Historic cider maker cheers record sales after Aldi legal battle win
Sales at family-owned cider maker Thatchers have surged to a new record as they passed the £200m mark for the first time in its 120-year history. The Somerset-headquartered business, which …
Smith+Nephew’s profit jumps as transformation play pays off
Smith+Nephew reported revenue growth for 2024, as the company’s 12-Point Plan delivered improved financial performance, better margins, and stronger cash flow. The medical technology reported revenue of $5.81bn (£4.59bn) up …
Unite’s sales boom as student housing demand shows no sign of slowing
Unite Students has reported double-digit growth as demand for student housing continues to far outpace supply. The FTSE 100 firm, which owns and manages university housing, reported earnings of £213.8m …
Croda International’s profit slumps as sales take a hit
Croda International reported a slight decline in sales for 2024, with revenue falling one per cent at constant currency to £1.63bn. Excluding Covid-19-related lipid sales from 2023, underlying sales rose …
Ofgem: Energy price cap will rise in April
Households will pay an extra £9.25 for their electricity each month from April as Ofgem increases its energy price cap by 6.4 per cent. The price cap – which sets …
Can Super League use Las Vegas and NRL to turbocharge English rugby league?
The Super League is venturing to Las Vegas to piggyback on the NRL. But can it help to turbocharge rugby league in England? “It’s fantastic, I’ve watched a couple of …
AI will help us all live longer – that’s a business problem
AI is solving medical problems at unthinkable speeds, but it’s not just the pharma industry that should prepare, writes Paul Armstrong Sure you may use ChatGPT to dot your i’s …