Leeds Building Society (LBS) reported a record year for net savings inflows of £2.7bn over 2023, which allowed it to self-fund more than half of its own mortgage lending. The …
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Coca-Cola Europacific snaps up Philippines fizzy drink maker in $1.4bn deal
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has acquired its peer in the Philippines in a deal valued at $1.8bn (£1.4bn). The European bottler and manufacturer of sugary fizzy drinks completed the deal …
Chemring reports record backlog ahead of annual meeting as higher defence spending benefits group
Aerospace and defence group Chemring has announced “unchanged” full-year expectations ahead of its AGM later today. However, the group also told investors its order backlog now stood at a record …
Waste firm fined almost £70K after cyanide leak kills hundreds of fish
A UK waste firm has been slapped with a hefty fine after a cyanide leak led to hundreds of fish dying. J & G Environmental Ltd of Fareham, Hampshire, was …
After The Body Shop, how many more household names are on the brink?
The beauty retailer is far from the only big brand that could be in trouble – and businesses need to be prepared, argues insolvency expert Roger Hutton The Body Shop …
Standard Chartered sets out plans to return billions to investors as chief bemoans bank’s valuation
Standard Chartered joined the ranks of lenders that have reported bumper earnings today. The bank reported statutory pre-tax profits for the final three months of 2023 of $1.1bn (£0.9bn) and …
Taylor Swift fan? Then the V&A Museum wants to give you a job
Do you love Taylor Swift, maybe even more than your own family? Have you spent hours planning a themed outfit and making friendship bracelets for Eras tour? Do you solemnly …
How do England beat Scotland at Murrayfield in Six Nations?
Scotland have not been kind to England in the last couple of years and this weekend’s Six Nations clash at Murrayfield gives the home side the chance of winning a …
Ethereum breaches $3,000 as ETF anticipation grows
On Tuesday, Ethereum (ETH) crossed $3,000 for the first time since April 2022. Anticipation of the Ethereum spot ETF approval deadline on 23 May is one of the main catalysts. …
‘Not for EU’ food labelling plans already affecting investment in UK manufacturing
Plans to introduce ‘not for EU’ labelling on food products across the whole of the UK is already “having an impact on investment”, one expert has warned. It comes after …