Standard Chartered is reportedly weighing a restructuring of its investment banking arm in a bid to cut costs and boost returns. The emerging markets-focused lender is considering is a break-up…
Inflation remained stuck at four per cent in January, according to new figures released on Wednesday morning, but this actually obscures the fact that price pressures are abating. Economists had…
The first monthly fall in food prices in over two years helped inflation undershoot economists’ expectations in January despite higher energy costs, new statistics show. According to figures from the…
Coca-Cola HBC, the European bottling partner of Coca-Cola, saw its organic volume growth exceed expectations, increasing 1.7 per cent throughout the twelve months ended 31 December 2023. In its results…
Two of the UK’s largest water utility companies are expecting to see strong performances in a 2023 that was marred by sewage dumping and inflation-busting price hikes across the industry.…
Homewares retailer Dunelm has said total sales rose 4.5 per cent in the first half of 2024 as it increased its market share in the furniture market. Revenue hit £872.5m…
Artificial intelligence platform Cordel Group has commenced its contract with Network Rail to provide cutting-edge data capture services on High Speed One. The AIM-listed company said its equipment, which delivers…
Activist investor Kelso has gained two board seats at The Works at it looks to up the value of the discount retailer. Kelso chief John Goold and chief financial officer…
Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has forecast its full-year pre-tax profits to be “significantly ahead” of market expectations, as demand for its books has surpassed projections. It’s the second time in…
Redx Pharma has denied it is currently in the process of listing in the US following a report in The Times. The Chesire-based company, which trades on the London Stock…