Investors will get a glimpse into whether consumers are loosening their budgets and upgrading their homes when AO World and Currys report on their yearly profits. The rival electricals and home appliance retailers will be publishing their full-year financial results on Wednesday and Thursday. Both companies have previously said theyContinue Reading
UK state debt rose to levels not witnessed for more than 60 years in May despite lower-than-expected Government borrowing, according to official figures. The data, which comes only two weeks prior to the General Election, underscores the financial challenge facing the next Government, with both Labour and the Conservatives pledgingContinue Reading
Soft drink maker Britvic has rejected a £3.1 billion takeover move by Danish brewing giant Carlsberg. The Robinsons squash and J2O maker saw its shares jump by as much as 15% on Friday in response. The Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire-based company said it received a proposal from Carlsberg for the wholeContinue Reading
Distillery workers at whisky maker Whyte & Mackay are due to walk out next week after rejecting the company’s latest pay offer, a union has confirmed. GMB Scotland members at three of the company’s distilleries will strike on Monday, followed by 11 days of walkouts in July and a furtherContinue Reading
The UK’s top share index has moved higher after the Bank of England held interest rates steady but revealed that the decision was a close call for some of its policymakers. The FTSE 100 closed 67.35 points higher on Thursday, or 0.82%, at 8,272.46. It was a mixed bag forContinue Reading
Cinema group Vue has warned that admissions for this year and next are set to be dampened by delays to film releases following the Hollywood writer and actor strikes. The company also revealed that it has completed a financial restructuring, which was catalysed by the reduced supply of films amidContinue Reading
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has said some of Labour’s reforms were shaped by issues raised at a “smoked salmon and scrambled eggs breakfast” as she told business chiefs she hoped their fingerprints could be seen all over the party’s manifesto. Labour has sought to push its business and economic credentialsContinue Reading
CAE Healthcare is a Business Reporter client. CAE Healthcare is transforming healthcare training with simulation technology, replacing traditional methods with ethical, customisable, and realistic experiences, to improve patient outcomes If you can dream it, we can develop it. Simulation technology has revolutionised the landscape of healthcare training and education, offeringContinue Reading
The boss of packaging giant DS Smith has insisted the group is pressing ahead with its £5.8 billion sale to a US rival as speculation grows that the deal may be in jeopardy. DS Smith – which counts customers including Amazon and consumer goods group Unilever – agreed an all-shareContinue Reading
In the realm of digital entertainment, few experiences match the thrill and excitement of online slot games. These virtual counterparts to the traditional slot machines found in casinos have surged in popularity, offering a diverse array of themes, gameplay mechanics, and potential rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned gambler or aContinue Reading
