According to new data, lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) dropped for a third straight year in 2023 as businesses turned to specialist lenders instead of big banks. Figures …
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Hochschild Mining extends dividend break as gold losses grow
Gold and silver miner Hochschild Mining will not restore its final dividend after revenue slumped and losses widened for the last financial year. In its 2023 report, published this morning, …
UK energy debt collector accused of chasing customers with ‘Michael Jackson’ signed emails
MoneySavingExpert, the consumer site founded by Martin Lewis, has published claims of consumer harm and poor practice against an energy debt collection firm, including that it chased debts using the …
Be the Catalyst. Host World Habitat Day 2025
There is no planet B. We only have one home. In 2025, the world’s attention will turn to the crises gripping our urban areas, our homes. Are you ready to …
A women’s commissioner and ending Khan’s ‘chumocracy’: Here’s what Susan Hall would do if elected Mayor of London
Conservative mayoral candidate Susan Hall has pledged to appoint a women’s commissioner and end what she called “chumocracy” at City Hall, if elected in May. The Tory hopeful said she …
Global dividends reached record £1.3 trillion high due to resurgent banks
Global dividends rose five per cent last year to a record $1.66 trillion (£1.3 trillion), with almost half of the growth coming from banks. 86 per cent of companies globally …
Musicmagpie sees earnings boost from Black Friday and its ‘smart for the planet’ solution
Musicmagpie has reported a boost to annual earnings after the second-hand smartphone seller experienced a “record” Black Friday last November. The firm posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation …
Keyword Studios shares jump as chief reaffirms 1bn Euro revenue target despite Hollywood film strikes
Keyword Studios share price increased more than eight per cent on Wednesday after the firm showed resilience in a year marred by Hollywood’s film strikes. Group revenue increased 13 per …
IP Group aims to build on UK’s ‘science superpower’ ambition despite difficult funding environment
A “challenging” environment for early-stage companies impacted IP Group in 2023, as the value of companies in its portfolio slipped compared to the year before. At the end of last …
Revealed: How much luxury kitchen brand Harvey Jones owed as it was rescued from administration
How much luxury kitchen maker Harvey Jones owed to its creditors when it rescued out of administration in a pre-pack deal last month has been revealed. More than 100 jobs …