Henry Saker-Clark
Jet2 set to reveal jump in profits amid rise in last-minute bookings
No short-term recovery expected in housing market, says MJ Gleeson
Competition watchdog to investigate takeover of NHS landlord Assura
Service sector grows at 10-month high as inflation slows
Experts said a ‘turnaround’ in spending by UK businesses and consumers helped to support the industry.
Currys reveals stronger profits amid boost from ‘resilient’ UK shoppers
The technology retailer said slower inflation and falling interest rates helped support sales from shoppers in the UK.
Business confidence remains weak after NI and wage cost hikes, says BCC
The British Chambers of Commerce urged the Government to rule out further tax hikes for firms later this year.
Pound and gilts slump amid doubts over Chancellor’s future
Topps Tiles sales jump amid strong trade demand
Shares in the tile and flooring retailer lifted on Wednesday after it highlighted ‘strong trading momentum’ over the latest quarter.
Worst of cyber attack impact to be over by August, says M&S boss
TSB brand could disappear from high streets in £2.65bn Santander takeover deal
Santander said it plans a ‘rationalisation’ of the overall branch network.
Interest rates are still on ‘downward’ path, says Bank of England chief
Governor Andrew Bailey also highlighted weakness in the UK labour market amid increased economic uncertainty.
UK manufacturing downturn eases in June despite continued weak demand
Calls hit by Three mobile phone network outage
Tritax Big Box to buy rival Warehouse in £485m deal
Halfords profits beat expectations after cost savings and price rises
Recently-appointed boss Henry Birch said it reflected a ‘strong’ performance from the business and made progress with its growth strategy.
Google may have to make changes to UK search engine, says watchdog
Lidl recalls air fryer over potential ‘fire hazard’
Bunzl set for stronger revenues after acquisition deals
British Business Bank invests in entrepreneurs in £6.6bn funding commitment
Grocery watchdog investigates Amazon over late payment to suppliers
PHP outbids rival with £1.79bn takeover deal for Assura
Assura’s directors said they believe the fresh deal is in the ‘best interests’ of the medical property firm’s shareholders.