Virgin Money has reported lending growth across its target areas but a downtick in mortgage balances as it prepares for a mega-merger with Nationwide. In an unaudited trading update, Virgin …
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Marston’s optimistic for Euros summer as profit rises on beer and pub grub
Pub chain Marston’s has posted a strong first half of the financial year off the back of food and drink sales as it looks ahead to the bumper summer months …
Irish FTSE 100 giant DCC picks up £90m UK green ‘retrofit’ firm
DCC – the tech, healthcare and energy investor – will acquire Next Energy, a renewable energy provider focused on the UK domestic sector. The deal values Next at around £90m. …
Flutter US rally continues as it moves HQ from London to New York
Gambling giant Flutter said its total average monthly players rose by 11 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2024, as it prepares for a move from …
On The Beach labelled ‘cash machine’ following Ryanair partnership
On The Beach has been labelled a “cash machine” by analysts after the group issued its first dividend since the pandemic. The company has reported revenue growth of 11 per …
Currys raises profit guidance as sales growth returns for electrical retailer
Currys has raised its earnings guidance for the last financial year, expecting a smaller dip in profit compared to the previous year as it enjoyed a return to sales growth …
Crypto market sentiment declines as Bitcoin continues to consolidate
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. It has …
Tottenham’s record against top five can give them – and Arsenal – hope against Man City
“Lads, it’s Tottenham” was all Sir Alex Ferguson felt was necessary by way of a team talk before sending his Manchester United side out to face Spurs, according to the …
Bank of England interest rate cuts on a knife edge as wage growth comes in hot
Wage growth did not budge in the first quarter of the year as the Bank of England deliberates on whether to cut interest rates at its next meeting in June. …
When the drugs don’t work: How the UK became addicted to antidepressants
Almost one in four adults are being prescribed antidepressants, but this proliferation of pills is not only a waste of money but also prevents patients finding and addressing the real …