Scottish media firm STV Group has seen profit tumble due to a flagging TV advertising environment. In its full-year results to 31 December, the firm said operating profit fell 22 …
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Hollywood writers’ strike and higher financing costs hit Ashtead’s profits
Profits have ticked up at equipment hire firm Ashtead despite strong financing cost headwinds and troubles across the pond. The group’s adjusted operating profit for the nine months ending 31 …
Reach: Mirror, Star and Express publisher warns of print and digital ad revenue drop
Reach, the London-listed publisher which owns titles including the Mirror, Express and Star, reported declining profit and revenue as print and digital advertising continues to struggle. In its full-year results …
Equity inflows: UK investors most bullish in three years
UK investors were at their most bullish in three years last month, as they poured £2.7bn into equity funds throughout February. Monthly equity fund inflows were their fourth best since …
Maserati GranCabrio might be 2024’s most glamorous new car
Following on from the new GranTurismo, Maserati has added the head-turning GranCabrio convertible to its refreshed range. The open-air GT is said to be dedicated to driving enthusiasts who ‘demand …
What happened when I asked my male friends about women’s bodies?
Male ignorance of female issues is nothing new, but poor education around fertility is catching up with us, writes Phoebe Arslanagic-Little Are some women unable to use a coil because …
Hunt’s misguided fiscal rules risk holding back UK growth
With the Spring Budget fast approaching, the Chancellor is engaging in a dizzying array of financial gymnastics to meet his fiscal rules. The most important of Jeremy Hunt‘s current set …
Is Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund ready to adopt Bitcoin?
Each day, Coinrule will run through the state of the digital assets market for Blockbeat, your home for news, analysis, opinion and commentary on blockchain and digital assets Over the weekend the …
Wettest February on record leads to poor month for retail
The wettest February on record hit high street spending, according to new figures, with sales volumes falling substantially year-on-year. Data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that retail sales …
Who owns Mercedes? Who is the team principal? What is their value?
Who are the owners of Mercedes? Mercedes-Benz, team principal Toto Wolff and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos own the Formula 1 team Mercedes-AMG. Each party has an equal shareholding in the …