London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has reported strong financial results for 2024, exceeding market expectations and reinforcing its position as a lead player in global financial data and analytics. The …
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The Last Showgirl film review: Pamela Anderson as you’ve never seen her
For over thirty years, Pamela Anderson has been a pop culture curiosity. The embodiment of 90s raunch thanks to her role in Baywatch, the star’s legacy has been pored over …
St James’s Place swings to annual profit
St James’s Place swung to a profit in its annual results as the firm’s turnaround efforts continued to yield results. Britain’s largest wealth manager recorded a £398.4m pre-tax profit, compared …
Haleon launches buyback and hikes dividend after strong year
Consumer healthcare giant Haleon has reported a strong financial performance for 2024, with organic revenue growth of five per cent. However, revenue declined by 0.6 per cent on a reported …
Ocado: Double-digit growth fails to offset losses
Tech and grocery platform Ocado has reported another year of losses despite a strong performance in its online delivery arm. Overall revenue rose by 14.1 per cent to reach £3.1bn …
Hiscox: Profit hits record at Lloyd’s of London insurer
Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox has reported a record profit for the year ended 31 December 2024, with pre-tax earnings reaching $685.4m (£541.5m), a 9.5 per cent increase from the …
Why Melvyn Jaminet’s transfer to Toulouse could relegate rugby giants
Everybody dreams of playing for Toulouse. But what is the story of Melvyn Jaminet, a €450,000 loan and a potential salary cap breach and forced relegation? Across much of the …
WPP eyes AI-driven growth after missing estimates
WPP has delivered a mixed set of full-year results today. The group reported an unexpected revenue decline despite a slight rise in operating profit. Revenue less pass-through costs dipped by …
Yorkshire Building Society profit tumbles as margins fall
Profit took a tumble at Yorkshire Building Society, as declining interest rates tightened the firm’s interest margins. The building society booked a £385.2m profit in 2024, compared to the £453.7m …
FA Cup final in Riyadh? Why heritage competitions should follow the money
Sixteen teams head into this weekend’s fifth round of the FA Cup, their fans celebrating shortening odds of a Wembley semi-final appearance and, in turn, final glory. Most will be …