Profit at Character Group jumps after testing few years
The Character Group, a UK-based maker of toys, has reported a significant uptick in profit.
Rathbones merger with Investec Wealth ‘progressing well’ but outflows ‘elevated’
"The integration of IW&I is progressing well with run-rate synergies now £10.6m, up from the £8.0m reported at 31 December 2023," Stockton said.
Ex-Bank of England economist claims he was ‘debanked’ like Nigel Farage
Ex-Bank of England economist Andy Haldane has said he was refused a bank account because of his "political" connections, comparing himself to Nigel Farage, as MPs criticise lenders for "debanking" ind
ITV: Writers’ strike and ad slowdown continues to drag on revenue
ITV has reported a significant fall in revenue as the effects of the writer’s strike and a difficult advertising market hurt the broadcaster. The group said total revenue in the first quarter fe
Gas mask supplier Avon Protection wins £38m MoD contract amid chemical warfare threat in Ukraine
Avon Protection has won a £38m tender from the MoD to supply gas masks for the UK army, amid allegations of chemical weapons use by Russia in Ukraine.
Harbour Energy ups dividend despite £1bn tax hit
Harbour Energy has hiked its dividend by nine per cent for the year off the back of better cash flows.
Watches of Switzerland bolsters luxury portfolio with £104m Roberto Coin deal
Luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland has bought the Italian jewellery brand Roberto Coin for $130m (£104m).
3i Group ups dividend as Action’s ‘remarkable growth’ continues
Private equity giant 3i Group upped its dividend as its full year results were boosted by the "remarkable growth story" of Dutch retailer Action.
Wood Group publishes upbeat trading update after rebuffing bid
Wood Group has published an upbeat trading update after it emerged the group had recieved a buyout offer.
Ocado appoints ex-BT chief Gavin Patterson to board in push for tech giant status
Ocado has appointed former BT Group chief executive Gavin Patterson to its board as the online grocery firm looks to build its reputation as a technology heavyweight.