Investment trust body calls for Treasury to fix unnecessary rules costing billions
The rules around investment trust disclosures are costing the economy billions in lost investment.
Buy-to-let specialist Onesavings Bank sees uptick in lending after bruising 2023
OneSavings Bank (OSB) has posted an uptick in lending and deposits for the first three months of this year as it looks to rebound from a bruising 2023.
Renishaw lowers full-year revenue and profit guidance
Renishaw has slightly lowered its full year guidance after seeing an uptick in revenue at the start of this year, putting a gloss on what was a difficult trading period in the previous six months.
Chicken King’s empire still in the red despite sales passing £3bn
The food empire run by the so-called "Chicken King" has spent another year in the red despite its turnover rising to more than £3bn.
Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar owner XP Factory toasts good start to year
Novelty bar and experience provider XP factory has continued its impressive performance in 2024 with double digit growth across both its brands, Boom and Escape Hunt.
HS2 ‘will finish at Euston’ – but it’ll cost taxpayers another billion
Taxpayer cash will be used to fund a 4.5 mile tunnel linking HS2 to its Euston terminus, breaking a prior government pledge to use private sector money.
Boohoo struggles continue with earnings and sales down – and losses mounting
The company said its annual core earnings fell by seven per cent, revenue fell by 17 per cent, and the total value of goods sold fell by 13 per cent, after a tumultuous year in which it made multiple
Now ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ anthem is banned in latest totalitarian crackdown
The protest anthem Glory to Hong Kong has been banned in the territory, as an ongoing free speech crackdown continues
Direct Line hikes prices as it tries to reassure investors it’s on track
Insurer Direct Line has grown its written premium across its three main divisions as the firm looks to bolster investor confidence in its new turnaround strategy.
South by Southwest to come to London in huge boost for capital’s creative sector
In a major vote of confidence in the capital, South by Southwest has said it would open its first European venture in London.