Profit jumps at Upper Crust owner SSP despite sluggish European performance
In the 2024 financial year, the firm's operating profit jumped by 23 per cent to £206m, up from £167m last year. Pretax profit rose by 35 per cent.
Jaguar: First look at electric car revealed following rebrand backlash
Jaguar has revealed the first look at its new luxury electric car following a backlash over its recent rebranding. The iconic Britich carmaker sparked criticism last month after switching up its logo
M&S and Waitrose meal deal maker Greencore rebuilds profits
Food manufacturer Greencore has experienced a “stronger than expected” year of trade as the meal deal producer rebuilds profitability ahead of 2025. The Irish business, which supplies sandwiches a
Tom Kerridge warns Budget tax hike will have ‘catastrophic’ effect on hospitality firms
Tom Kerridge has warned that the government's tax hikes will have a "catastrophic" impact on many hospitality firms in the new year.
On the Beach brings back dividend after package holiday boost
On the Beach chief Shaun Morton said the performance was "driven by a combination of initiatives," including the firm's tie-up with Ryanair.
Four ‘outrageous’ market predictions for 2025
Saxo Bank has published the latest in an annual series of “outrageous predictions” for 2025, from Nvidia trouncing its Mag Seven peers to the US dollar blowing up. The Danish bank’s predictions
Marston’s rings in Christmas bookings as profit jumps in ‘defining year’
Pub operator Marston’s has surpassed market expectations as pre-Christmas bookings begin to introduce hope for another bumper year of trade. The Wolverhampton-headquartered firm told markets this mo
Etoro: ‘We could still float in London but things need to change’
The UK boss of trading platform Etoro has opened up about what the London Stock Exchange has to do to win its backing.
How I crafted the perfect recipe for my multimillion-pound biscuit brand
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The City needs to fall in love with risk again
Back in March, in a meeting room somewhere in the labyrinth of offices that makes up the Square Mile’s political headquarters at the Guildhall, the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen and the Com