Metro Bank has been fined over £16.7m by the City watchdog for failing to properly check whether transactions were a financial crime risk. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that …
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Astrazeneca: FTSE 100 giant shrugs off China worries with profit upgrade
Pharmaceuticals giant Astrazeneca has reported double-digit sales growth on higher demand and said it remains committed to China despite the detention of a high-ranking staff member there. The FTSE 100 …
Land Rover Defender by Onyx Vans review: Passport to adventure
While driving behind a caravan being towed along a narrow country road, it struck me what makes this Defender, converted by Onyx Vans, a unique vehicle. Unlike the grey SUVs …
Falling Rolex prices are fuelling a sales boom
The holiday season has always been pivotal for luxury watch sales, and this year brings a particularly promising outlook. Contrary to the usual holiday price hikes in many markets, the …
Listed legal business RBG Holdings shares drop to record low
Shares in listed legal service group RBG Holdings have dropped by over 90 per cent over the last year and hit an all time low on Friday. And after these …
Cycling brand ASSOS of Switzerland hits Asos with legal action
Premium cycling brand ASSOS of Switzerland has launched legal action in a British court against UK fast-fashion giant Asos, City AM can reveal. The Swiss brand, which has the phrase …
Vodafone shares slump as FTSE 100 struggles for growth
FTSE 100 telecoms giant Vodafone has reported a jump in operating profit today and reiterated its financial guidance for the year after a string of asset disposals. The company told …
Arthouse cinema chain Curzon acquired by Fortress
UK arthouse cinema chain Curzon has been acquired by US-based Fortress Investment Group The deal, which has been agreed for an undisclosed sum, includes the firm’s cinemas, film distribution company …
Struggles continue at Asda as new owner looks to turn around supermarket giant
The continuing struggles at supermarket giant Asda have been revealed with both Tesco and Sainsbury’s hoovering up its market share in the UK, according to new figures. Sales at the …
How I’m readying my British honey brand for overseas expansion
Jennifer Sieg meets Scott Davies, founder of British honey brand Hilltop Honey, to discuss the road to international expansion International expansion is a dream come true for many entrepreneurs who …