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END Clothing acquired by investors in move said to have reduced …
3 days ago · High end clothing retailer END has been acquired by another firm of US investors in its second sale in only three years. - a move which is said to have reduced debt. The North East-based business, which started in 2005, has built up turnover of more than £221m thanks to global online sales of ...
UK wages surge as unemployment remains steady but Bank of …
6 days ago · The UK's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3% over the last three months, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. The number of people claiming jobless benefits rose by 300 in November, a smaller increase than analysts had predicted, after a 10,900 decrease in October.
Inflation spike 'raises questions' over UK economy's health, says ...
4 days ago · Today's surge in inflation to 2.6 per cent has sparked concerns over the UK economy's wellbeing, say analysts. This development comes just before the Bank of England's critical interest rate decision tomorrow, with consensus in the markets now firmly against a rate cut due to yesterday's higher-than-expected wage growth figures.
Wingstop smashes sales as it opens more UK stores and creates …
4 days ago · Wingstop, which is known for its buffalo wings, has reported a turnover of £84.6m for the 12 months to 31 March, 2024, new documents filed with Companies House show
Bank of England's crucial interest rate decision this week - what it ...
Dec 16, 2024 · The Bank of England is likely to maintain interest rates this week, following a surge in inflation and uncertainty surrounding the economic impact of the Budget.Policymakers are predicted to keep rates at 4.75 per cent at their upcoming meeting on Thursday, having previously reduced them in August and November.
We need to lift the barriers stopping firms from innovating
2 days ago · Innovation is crucial to the UK economy as it drives productivity, fosters competitiveness, and creates high-value jobs across industries. By developing new technologies, products, and services, businesses can adapt to global challenges, enhance efficiency, and develop new markets. More importantly ...
UK companies cut jobs at fastest rate in nearly 4 years as firms ...
Dec 16, 2024 · The private sector in the UK has seen the fastest rate of job cuts in nearly four years, as companies react to new tax rules announced in the Budget. The latest S&P Global Flash UK Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) revealed that while business confidence remained steady from November due to a ...
UK media giant including Yorkshire Post and The ... - Business Live
3 days ago · National World, which owns esteemed titles such as Yorkshire Post and The Scotsman, is poised for a lucrative investor payout following a buyout agreement that pegs the company's worth at over £65 million. Irish media enterprise Media Concierge, already possessing a 26% holding in National World ...
London Stock Exchange takeover frenzy tops £50bn with 45 firms …
Nov 29, 2024 · The value of takeover bids for companies listed on the London Stock Exchange has surged to £52bn this year, sparking concerns about the health of the City's equity markets. According to data provided by investment bank Peel Hunt to City AM, 45 London-listed firms have been approached, agreed to, or ...