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CVS sells crematorium arm as CMA pressure weighs on pet sector
24/04/25 12:44
CVS Group has agreed to sell its crematorium business with plans to reinvest some of the cash in Australia after an extended period of regulatory pressure in the UK. Britain's veterinary sector has been under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority amid concerns pet owners are being over charged....read
Pod Point could be bought by EDF as sales plummet and EV demand wanes
24/04/25 12:42Electric vehicle charging point maker Pod Point looks set to be sold to EDF after a sharp slowdown in demand hurt sales last year.
Fund manager assets shrink as Trump tariffs spook investors
24/04/25 08:34London-listed fund managers have started to reveal the extent of damage caused by recent global trade upheaval, as investors head for the exit amid widespread volatility.
Boohoo shares jump as broker eyes re-rating after Debenhams rebrand
23/04/25 01:26Boohoo shares jumped on Wednesday after their sharp decline over recent months led to a reassessment by analysts.
Tesla shares accelerate as Elon Musk vows to step back from White House
23/04/25 12:03Musk says from next month he will only works a day or two per week for President Donald Trump's White House.
Gold prices rocket above $3,500 as investors dump US assets
22/04/25 08:16Gold prices hit another all-time high above $3,500/oz on Tuesday as investors continue to run for a cover after another Donald Trump-induced fire sale on Wall Street.
FTSE 100 claws back week of strong gains after Trump tariff nosedive
17/04/25 01:07The FTSE 100 delivered a week of solid gains ahead of Easter as unpredictable US trade policy continues to drive volatility in global markets.
British electronics maker to move 'more' manufacturing to US amid Trump tariff threat
16/04/25 10:24The Surrey-based components firm said it would readjust its operations in the wake of Donald Trump's trade war.
Base rate cuts ahead as inflation falls - but energy and labour costs weigh
16/04/25 07:45The BoE is poised to cut base rate at its next meeting after inflation eased for a second consecutive month, thanks to easing fuel prices and stable food costs.
FirstGroup will 'double' private rail operations to counter Government's nationalisation push
15/04/25 11:15The Government passed a bill last year that will bring rail passenger services back into public ownership.
Everyman plans to open more posh cinemas as it reveals Bridget Jones boost
15/04/25 11:01Everyman was boosted by the release of the latest Bridget Jones film at the start of the year, the upmarket cinema brand said on Tuesday.
Ashmore: Emerging markets will benefit from US trade upheaval
14/04/25 09:14Fund manager Ashmore recorded a bigger than expected fall in assets for the first three months of the year after a flurry of withdrawals from large investors.
Blavod Black Vodka returns to the US as UK owner navigates 'manageable' tariffs
14/04/25 08:53Blavod Black Vodka will return to the North American market after its London-based, AIM-listed owner Distil found a new distributor for the brand.
Peppa Pig toymaker braces for Trump tariff blow
11/04/25 08:41British toymaker Character Group has withdrawn full-year guidance after warning US trade tariffs will have implications for group sales.
Should you invest in Africa's mobile boom? FTSE 250 tower firm Helios eyes first shareholder payouts
11/04/25 06:00African mobile penetration will break the 50 per cent mark this year, propelled by the liberalisation of the telecoms sector and competition to drive prices lower.
FTSE soars after Trump's tariff pause as analysts urge caution in 'crazy' market
10/04/25 07:44Relieved traders piled back into global stock markets as Trump announced the reprieve for all nations except China.
Interest rates could now be cut FOUR times this year as Trump's trade war hits growth
09/04/25 08:38Investors have ramped-up bets on Bank of England interest rate cuts as the outbreak of a trade war weighs on economic growth.
Stocks plunge again as Trump tariffs come into effect
09/04/25 07:50Global stocks resumed heavy losses on Wednesday as sweeping US trade tariffs came into effect and the market bloodbath extended to 'safe haven' assets.
Pawnbroker Ramsdens sees profits soar as gold prices skyrocket
08/04/25 02:52Ramsdens shares moved sharply higher on Tuesday after the pawnbroker and lender told shareholders higher gold prices helped lift profits ahead of expectations last year.
Stocks stage cautious recovery on hopes Trump will negotiate tariffs
08/04/25 07:33Stocks rallied after another tariff-induced slump in the previous session, as cautious investors sought evidence the US may be willing to negotiate.
FTSE plunges as fears of tariff induced recession mount
07/04/25 08:28The blue chip index closed down 4.38 per cent or 352.90 points at 7,702.08, joining the sell off across Asian, European and US markets.
FTSE 100 closes nearly 5% down on the day after China bites back on Trump's US tariffs
04/04/25 01:47The latest escalation in the emerging trade war saw the blue chip index sink 5 per cent by close and a 7 per cent decline since Monday.
Tech firm using quantum physics to spot fake passports and handbags raises £4.8m in London IPO
04/04/25 09:41A UK tech company cracking down on counterfeits raised £1million from retail investors as part of £4.8m fundraise on London's AIM market on Friday.
Trump tariffs 'could boost UK IPO activity' and international investment
04/04/25 08:10Investment bank Cavendish sees improved fortunes for the City this year, with more companies listing in London and international capital lured back by volatility in the US.
BP chair to step down as oil giant pushes ahead with strategic reset
04/04/25 07:30The Norwegian, who also serves as chair of healthcare giant Novo Nordisk, has held the role since 2019 after chief executive roles at oil firms BG Group and Statoil.
What tariffs does the UK impose on US goods? From Levi's jeans, to cars and steak
03/04/25 01:02Trump has announced tariffs on imports to the US from the UK - but what goods travel the other way, and what tariffs do we charge?
Pound is up 8% against the dollar since January - here's why
03/04/25 10:39Sterling rallied against the US dollar on Thursday as markets weighed the implications of sweeping US import tariffs set to come into force next week.
Stocks plunge as Trump's tariffs prove harsher than feared - and FTSE dives despite UK's lower 10%
03/04/25 07:57Stock markets traded sharply lower on Thursday morning as investors crowded into safe haven assets in response to harsher than expected US tariff measures.
UK investors nervously await Trump tariff details amid recession fears
02/04/25 10:32London-listed stocks traded lower on Wednesday as investors anxiously awaited details of sweeping US tariffs on global imports due later in the day.
SSE trims earnings guidance as 'variable weather' weighs on renewables growth
02/04/25 08:52SSE trimmed full-year earnings guidance on Wednesday as 'variable weather' conditions continue to impact the growth of the group's renewable energy output.
Broker warns 'urgent' action is required to stem City shrinkage
01/04/25 03:23Urgent action is required to stem the continued shrinkage of London's stock market, with the pace of opportunistic takeover bids set to accelerate further, analysts have warned.
UK shares stage cautious recovery after Trump tariff slump
01/04/25 10:56Stocks recovered ground on Tuesday after fears over Donald Trump's latest tariff threat sparked a global sell-off in the previous session.
Manufacturers suffer Trump tariff threat and rising labour costs in worst month since Britain was in recession
01/04/25 10:20British manufacturers endured their worst month for well over a year in March, as rising costs and the threat of US tariffs hammered new order volumes and industry optimism.
Shop prices fall again but retailers warn hikes are on the way
01/04/25 07:28Food price inflation continues to rise, but weak consumer confidence is forcing clothing retailers into discounts.
Primark boss Paul Marchant quits after behaviour allegations spark probe
31/03/25 09:52The chief executive of Primark has resigned with immediate effect after allegations about his behaviour sparked a formal investigation.
Aston Martin flogs Formula One team stake amid Yew Tree cash injection
31/03/25 08:15Aston Martin will sell its Formula One team stake to help raise cash as Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree consortium prepares to hand the luxury carmaker another liquidity injection.
Chelsea's Todd Boehly eyes takeover of dozens of local British newspapers
28/03/25 11:30Co-owner of Chelsea FC Todd Boehly is considering buying a suite of local British newspapers, including the Yorkshire Post, The Scotsman and The Sheffield Star.
WH Smith sells high street business to Hobbycraft owner for £76m
28/03/25 08:34The iconic WH Smith brand will disappear from British high streets after the retailer agreed a £76million sale of the business to an investment boutique.
How will US motor tariffs hit the UK?Trump's latest trade bombshell hammers global carmakers
27/03/25 09:09Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin Lagonda and Mercedes-Benz Group AG were all among the European shares trading sharply lower on Wednesday morning.
Five Spring Statement charts you need to see: Weaker growth, higher debt costs and fewer interest rate cuts
26/03/25 02:49Fresh forecasts on the outlook for the British economy were published on Wednesday alongside Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.
Morrisons says it needs to save £1bn to deal with rising costs
26/03/25 12:01Morrisons has boosted medium term savings target to £1billion as the supermarket faces growing costs and the lingering impact of a major cyber security incident.
Will Trump revalue US Treasury's 8,100 tonnes of gold?
24/03/25 02:50Gold prices have climbed to fresh record highs during recent years of geopolitical upheaval, as investors have embraced the 'safe haven' asset.
Will Trump revalue US Treasury's 8,100 tonnes of gold?
24/03/25 01:58Gold prices have climbed to fresh record highs during recent years of geopolitical upheaval, as investors have embraced the 'safe haven' asset.
Potential Dubai takeover of embattled North Sea engineer goes into extra time
24/03/25 09:38Dubai-based Sidara has been given extra time to negotiate a potential takeover of North Sea engineer Wood Group.
Asos shares stage comeback amid improved sales and takeover rumours
21/03/25 10:48Asos shares were enjoying a second consecutive day of double-digit gains on Friday morning as the beleaguered fast fashion retailer lifted profit expectations.
Wetherspoon's profits under pressure from higher labour and utility bills
21/03/25 09:31JD Wetherspoons profits fell in the first half as solid sales growth failed to offset the pub group's growing costs.
Rathbones hires former Man Group boss as Paul Stockton retires as CEO
20/03/25 11:22Paul Stockton, who has been at the helm since 2019, will retire after 16 years with the wealth manager.
Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury boosted by £65m US academics deal
20/03/25 10:56Bloomsbury Publishing shares rose sharply on Thursday after the group lifted profit expectations for the second time in five months.
US Fed holds rates while hopes of Bank of England cut fade as inflation forecasts are lifted
19/03/25 03:21Fresh Treasury data shows City forecasters now expect GDP growth of just 1% this year, less than they predicted in January and February.
North Sea oil firm Serica faces further production delays after Storm Éowyn chaos
19/03/25 09:37Serica Energy shares plunged on Wednesday as the North Sea oil and gas firm warned of further production delays related to the damage caused by Storm Éowyn in January.
Bytes shares soar as Microsoft reseller's profits are boosted by AI
18/03/25 12:32Bytes Technology shares soared on Tuesday as the computer software reseller beat annual profit expectations, buoyed by an incentive plan with key supplier Microsoft.
Investment trusts should be left out of looming City rules shake-up, say bosses
18/03/25 09:35FCA's regulatory changes could do 'further damage to the attractiveness' of the investment trust market, a group of industry insiders have said.
Crispin Odey faces being banned from City jobs and is slapped with £1.8m fine
17/03/25 12:05Crispin Odey faces a seven-figure fine and a ban from the UK financial services industry after a damning regulatory probe into the millionaire hedge fund manager's conduct
Forever 21 blames foreign rivals as it files for US bankruptcy
17/03/25 10:06Forever 21 blamed the rapid ascent of foreign rivals like Shein, in addition to rising costs, as it filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years.
Games Workshop upgrades earnings expectations amid video game boost
05/03/25 09:24Games Workshop shares led the FTSE 100 as investors cheered yet another upgrade to earnings expectations from the high-flying tabletop games maker.
HSBC on the hunt for new UK boss after another leadership reshuffle
04/03/25 03:18HSBC is searching for a new chief executive of its UK business after current boss Ian Stuart was shifted to a new role under the lender's latest management reshuffle.
Greggs growth slows after record run as sales climb above £2bn - and its share price takes a battering
04/03/25 09:50Shares in Greggs fell sharply on Tuesday despite the baker posting another record year as investors fretted slower growth.
Bitcoin price revived by Trump strategic reserve plans after poor start to 2025
03/03/25 12:35Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies rallied on Monday after President Donald Trump outlined the potential for a national strategic reserve of digital assets.
Defence stocks fire FTSE 100 to record high as Europe prepares to rearm
03/03/25 09:49The blue chip index finished up 61.57 at 8871.31, after hitting a new intraday record of 8,908.82 earlier in the session.
Shares in British chip firm plummet amid EV slowdown and Trump tariffs
28/02/25 12:42Shares in British chip parts manufacturer Morgan Advanced Materials fell by around a fifth on Friday after the group said it expects sales to fall this year.
Pearson doubles down on AI learning with AWS deal as profits soar
28/02/25 10:31Pearson has extended its collaboration with cloud giant Amazon Web Services as the education group deepens its use of artificial intelligence.
WPP shares nosedive after losing global advertising crown
27/02/25 12:09Shares in WPP fell sharply on Thursday after the FTSE 100 advertising giant saw sales fall in the final months of 2024, as corporate clients continue to cut spending.
Shell hikes gas demand outlook as energy firms drift from green plans
25/02/25 11:54Shell has upgraded forecasts for long-term gas demand as global energy usage climbs and nations look to plug gaps left by 'intermittent' renewables output.
Landlord eyes international student rebound after Tory visa clampdown
25/02/25 11:24Landlord Unite Group saw rental growth soar last year as it built a record development pipeline ahead of an anticipated rebound in overseas student demand.
How one of Britain's fastest growing restaurant brands is disrupting kebab culture
23/02/25 07:00There are roughly 15,000 independent kebab restaurants in the UK, but GDK might be the first to make a success of the franchise model.
Gold inches towards $3,000 - but is a correction on its way?
21/02/25 01:02The price of gold is closing in on an unprecedented $3,000/oz as geopolitical upheaval and fears of a full-blow global trade war continue to strengthen demand.
Retailers bounce back as January sales defy Britain's economic woes
21/02/25 10:03UK retailers enjoyed a much better January than expected, with sales showing a cautious return to form after a dismal golden quarter performance.
Under pressure British oil firm's finance boss quits after CV blunder
20/02/25 10:29The chief financial officer of under pressure oilfield services firm Wood Group has resigned after admitting to providing an incorrect description of his qualifications.
Blow to Bank of England rate cut hopes but boost for workers as wage growth accelerates
18/02/25 09:54Fresh data showing a continued acceleration in wage growth and surprise strength in the labour market has further complicated the Bank of England's path for interest rate cuts.
Shares in Crown Jewels diamond miner plunge as losses widen and boss exits
17/02/25 12:25Petra Diamonds shares fell sharply on Monday after the miner's chief executive resigned amid widening losses.
FTSE 250 investment trust rejects £1.6bn approach from US raider
17/02/25 09:29The board of real estate investment trust Assura has rejected a £1.56billion takeover approach from one of the most powerful buyout houses in the US.
Entain shares jump as activist hedge fund becomes major investor in Ladbrokes owner
14/02/25 12:35Entain shares led the FTSE 100 on Friday after an activist hedge fund was revealed to have bought a large stake in the gambling giant.
Thames Water pleads with watchdog for higher bills in fight to stay afloat
14/02/25 09:04Thames Water has launched an appeal to the competition regulator as the embattled utility fights to secure an eye-watering 53 per cent rise in consumer bills and keep itself afloat.
Protein firm's sales handed Coleen Rooney assist after IPO
13/02/25 12:57Applied Nutrition sales have exceeded forecasts made ahead of the firm's London IPO in October, aided by a celebrity assist from Coleen Rooney.
Why California wildfires will cost this niche British insurer £132m
13/02/25 11:01The devastation caused by last month's California wildfires will cost a London-listed insurer as much as £132m in payouts.
US inflation comes in higher than forecast as Fed mulls Trump tariff threat
12/02/25 03:22Hopes for further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts were dealt a blow on Wednesday after data showed US inflation rose by more than economists expected in January.
Georgian lender soars thanks to Uzbek profit boost with its FTSE 250 shares up 200% since 2020
12/02/25 02:24Shares in TBC Bank soared after the FTSE 250-listed Georgian lender posted a forecast-beating fourth quarter, propelled by growth in its Uzbek business.
Bank of England rate setter says inflation risk is falling after calling for jumbo rate cut
11/02/25 01:57Catherine Mann said Britain should not be dismayed by what she described as the recent inflationary 'hump'.
Housebuilder shares sink as Bellway flags mortgage affordability concerns
11/02/25 09:58Housebuilders shares fell on Tuesday morning after FTSE 250 Bellway flagged mortgage affordability concerns heading into the second half of its financial year.
Chief executive of Ladbrokes owner exits after less than a year
11/02/25 08:56The chief executive of Ladbrokes owner Entain has stepped down with immediate effect after less than a year with the gambling giant.
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