The UK arm of Christian Dior has said it showed “great strength” in the face of “continued economic and political volatility” which saw its profit dip during 2023. The luxury …
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French police swoop to thwart attempt to sabotage Paris 2024 Olympics
French police have detained a Russian man on suspicion of trying to disrupt the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which begin this week. Prosecutors said the 40-year-old was accused of intending …
Greencoat UK Wind shrugs off slow winds with ambitious share buyback scheme
Greencoat UK Wind has pushed ahead with an ambitious share buyback programme, even as the trust struggles with low wind speeds and falling electricity prices. In the trust’s half-year results, …
Hewlett-Packard: Cost cutting boosts HP profit but UK sales slip further away from £1bn mark
Revenue at the UK arm of Hewlett-Packard (HP) slipped further away from the £1bn mark during its latest financial year while a range of cost reduction measures boosted its profit. …
Grainger snaps up Manchester landmark in £31m deal
Residential property giant Grainger has snapped up a £31m build-to-rent landmark located in one of Manchester’s most thriving neighbourhoods. The UK’s largest listed landlord said the purchase of The Astley …
UK growth set to continue as manufacturing PMI climbs to two year high
The economy’s strong performance so far in 2024 looks set to continue thanks to the continued recovery of the manufacturing sector, a closely watched survey suggests. S&P’s ‘flash’ purchasing managers’s …
Expedia: Profit more than doubles as UK sales surge as travel demand returns
The UK arm of Expedia saw its profit more than double as its turnover surged by almost £60m during 2023, it has been revealed. According to newly-filed accounts with Companies …
Diriyah: The Historic Heart of Saudi Arabia will Transform Urban Living
Diriyah is one of a number of extraordinary giga-projects funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Mohamed Saad, President of Diriyah DevCo, tells Inside Saudi about the luxury residences and …
Breedon Group’s profit slumps as rain slows construction sector progress
Construction materials supplier Breedon reported a dip in its profit despite increased revenue following a major US acquisition earlier this year. The London-listed firm, headquartered in Leicestershire, saw its pre-tax …
GP landlord PHP welcomes Labour government amid portfolio dip
GP landlord Primary Health Properties (PHP) saw its portfolio valuation dip 1.4 per cent over the last year, with the company welcoming the new Labour government’s commitment to the NHS. …