Why doesn’t the UK government run its own venture capital funds, like China?
With how essential venture capital is to the UK economy, why isn't the government running its own VC funds?
Greencoat UK Wind shrugs off slow winds with ambitious share buyback scheme
Greencoat UK Wind has pushed ahead with an ambitious share buyback programme, even as the trust struggles with low wind speeds and falling electricity prices.
US confidence in UK business environment improves but concerns over tax grow
US confidence in the UK's business environment increased for the first time in two years, according to a survey, but American firms were also increasingly nervous about the tax regime.
Disney’s Magical Cruise Company sails ahead as Disneyland parks struggle
According to recently filed accounts, Disney’s cruise line sailed past the £1.6bn ($2bn) revenue mark in 2023 for the first time in its 25-year history, thanks to a surge in demand as it emerged fr
Hewlett-Packard: Cost cutting boosts HP profit but UK sales slip further away from £1bn mark
Revenue at the UK arm of Hewlett-Packard (HP) slipped further away from the £1bn mark during its latest financial year while a range of cost reduction measures boosted its profit.
Christian Dior hails ‘great strength’ despite luxury slowdown hitting UK profit
The UK arm of Christian Dior has said it showed "great strength" in the face of "continued economic and political volatility" which saw its profit dip during 2023.
Mounting fears over mouldy homes boosts Volution’s revenue
Air quality solutions supplier Volution has seen its revenue jump as concerns over the health impact of living in mouldy homes drives strong demand for refurbishments and home improvements.
Expedia: Profit more than doubles as UK sales surge as travel demand returns
The UK arm of Expedia saw its profit more than double as its turnover surged by almost £60m during 2023, it has been revealed.
UK growth set to continue as manufacturing PMI climbs to two year high
The economy’s strong performance so far in 2024 looks set to continue thanks to the continued recovery of the manufacturing sector, a closely watched survey suggests. S&P’s ‘flash’ purchasing
Grainger snaps up Manchester landmark in £31m deal
Residential property giant Grainger has snapped up a £31m build-to-rent scheme located in one of Manchester's most thriving neighbourhoods.