Fashion retailer Club L London is targeting international expansion after almost tripling its sales and headcount over a two-year period. The Manchester-headquartered company achieved a turnover of £44.4m for the …
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Inside Saudi Board Sir Martin Sorrell Sir Martin Sorrell is the founder of S4 Capital, whose wholly owned subsidiary Monks is a marketing and services model with a key focus …
Barclays shares near post-financial crisis high
Shares in Barclays closed in on a post-financial crisis high on Thursday morning. The stock has surged higher over the past 12 months due to improved investor sentiment towards the …
Barclays and Natwest drop climate targets from executive bonuses
Banking giants Barclays and Natwest will both drop climate targets from their annual bonus schemes for senior executives. The move reflects a wider shift underway in the corporate world, removing a …
BHP: Mining giant hit by lower iron ore prices
Mining giant BHP has reported a jump in profit for the half-year ended 31 December 2024, despite a drop in revenue due to lower iron ore prices. Attributable profit surged …
Holiday Inn owner IHG boosts dividend and buyback amid continued growth
Holiday Inn owner IHG has announced the purchase of its 20th brand and a boost to shareholder returns as it benefits from the revived travel market. IHG has soared as …
Antofagasta: Copper miner’s profit jumps amid booming demand
Mining giant Antofagasta has reported a five per cent increase in revenue for 2024, driven by higher copper prices, although growth was partially offset by lower sales volumes. The group …
Ann Summers slips further into the red as sales dip
Ann Summers slipped further into the red as it battled “significant external pressures” including the cost-of-living crisis, rising inflation and Google’s safe search restrictions. The retailer fell to a pre-tax …
Wage growth accelerates for third straight month
Wage growth accelerated again in the final quarter of last year, new figures show, in a reminder that the UK economy still faces sticky price pressures. According to figures released …
Where AI in law is actually heading
It’s not quite lawyer robots, but AI is already profoundly reshaping the way the courtroom works. Paul Armstrong tells us how AI is already reshaping the legal industry – just …