Defining Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is not simple. With so many distinct brands spanning a broad range of platforms and formats, even experts struggle. “How does one describe Frasers succinctly? …
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Princes: Branson and Batchelors maker returns to profit as new owner gears up for £700m takeover
Food and drink group Princes swung back into the black in the year before a £700m takeover was announced, according to newly-filed documents. The Liverpool-headquartered group, which is responsible for …
London T100 Triathlon: Triathlete star Lucy Charles Barclay talks legacy, strengths and weakness
This year, London will host the T100 World Tour, transforming its historic landmarks and vibrant streets into the ultimate racecourse. In preparation for the triathlon, City A.M. caught up with …
Raleigh: Future of historic bicycle maker in doubt
The future of Raleigh, which was once the largest bicycle maker in the world, has been put into doubt after being served with warning notices from Companies House. The Nottinghamshire-headquartered …
Disney’s Magical Cruise Company sails ahead as Disneyland parks struggle
According to recently filed accounts, Disney’s cruise line sailed past the £1.6bn ($2bn) revenue mark in 2023 for the first time in its 25-year history, thanks to a surge in …
US confidence in UK business environment improves but concerns over tax grow
US confidence in the UK’s business environment increased for the first time in two years, according to a survey, but American firms were also increasingly nervous about the tax regime. …
Why doesn’t the UK government run its own venture capital funds, like China?
With how essential venture capital is to the UK economy, why isn’t the government running its own VC funds? A paper published earlier this month from the National Bureau of …
Magic circle Clifford Chance equity partners pocket over £2m
Magic circle law firm Clifford Chance’s revenue had double-digit growth as it reports its highest rate of revenue increase since 2017, with the firm tipping this to its investment in …
A King’s windfall: Turbines help Crown Estate to record payday. Here’s how much King Charles gets
King Charles is in line for a bumper £45m pay rise, a 50 per cent increase on last year’s packet, thanks to sky-high profit booked by the Crown Estate. The …
Mounting fears over mouldy homes boosts Volution’s revenue
Air quality services supplier Volution has seen its revenue jump as concerns over the health impact of living in mouldy homes drove strong demand for refurbishments and home improvements. The London-listed …