Gamma Communications has hiked its dividend and kicked off a £35m share buyback after a strong performance from its European business drove up profit and revenue. The firm increased its …
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Peel Hunt-backed Retailbook lands £2.5m ahead of expected green light from City regulator
Investment bank Peel Hunt has announced that Retailbook, the company it founded to give retail investors access to IPOs, has raised £2.5m as it expects imminent authorisation from the City …
Henry Boot ups dividend as developer optimistic about UK property market
Developer Henry Boot has increased its dividend for the year as the firm remains hopeful about green shoots in the UK’s property market. This morning, the group proposed a final …
Mobico: National Express owner shares spiral after profit warning amid audit issues
National Express owner Mobico’s shares tumbled this morning after it lowered its annual profit forecast amid ongoing audit issues affecting its German rail business. The transport group said it expected …
How I made a living by playing with toys – and thinking outside the box
Jennifer Sieg speaks with Amanda Gummer, the former child psychologist and British entrepreneur who found out how to make a living by playing with toys. Now, she tells Ambition A.M. …
Wise poaches Delivery Hero finance chief as customers swell and competition intensifies
Money transfer firm Wise has appointed Delivery Hero’s chief financial officer Emmanuel Thomassin as its new CFO as the fintech company has experienced a surge in customer numbers and rising …
For sale: Mansion where Jacob Rees-Mogg grew up hits the market
The mansion where Jacob Rees-Mogg grew up has been put up for sale for the third time in almost four years. The Ston Easton Park Estate includes a Grade I-listed …
Oaknorth posts jump in profit as challenger bank targets US expansion and mulls public listing
Challenger bank Oaknorth has posted a jump in annual profit on the back of higher lending and an expansion into the US as it looks forward to a potential IPO. …
B&Q owner Kingfisher lowers outlook as struggling French arm drags down profit
B&Q owner Kingfisher saw its profit plunge last year due to worse-than-expected trading at its French arm, Castorama For the full year, the DIY chain said adjusted profit before tax …
Water giant Pennon blames rain for poor pollution performance
Pennon Group has flagged a dip in operational performance due to heavy rain and a string of storms across the UK. A 50 per cent increase in annual rainfall in …