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02.03.2023 - 17:31
Business
Evening Standard
FTSE climbs despite higher European inflation
The FTSE nudged higher on Thursday as European markets held up in the face of hot eurozone inflation data.Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation surpassed expectations, creating caution among traders, but a number of positive earning updates meant the FTSE 100 was among indexes to make gains during the session.London’s top flight moved 0.37%, or 29.11 …
02.03.2023 - 15:02
Business
Sky News
Chinese leisure giant Fosun puts Thomas Cook in departure lounge
The Chinese owner of Thomas Cook is plotting an outright sale of the British holiday brand three years after it rescued the name from corporate ignominy.Sky News has learnt that Fosun Tourism Group is in preliminary discussions with a number of potential purchasers of the online travel agent (OTA). Fosun, which is part of the …
02.03.2023 - 14:39
Business
Evening Standard
Ofgem sets out early grid plan that could save billions of pounds
Tapping into the millions of electric vehicles, heat pumps and other devices that are set to be connected to the UK’s electricity grid could save up to £4.7 billion a year by the end of this decade, Ofgem said.The energy regulator set out a skeleton vision of what could be one of the biggest changes …
02.03.2023 - 14:17
Business
Sky News
UK stock market relocations to New York do not amount to a crisis | Ian King
Looking at recent headlines, one could be forgiven that there is a host of UK-listed companies packing their bags and preparing to head to New York.Today brought news that CRH, the world’s biggest supplier of building materials, is moving its main listing from London to New York – in the process depriving the FTSE 100 …
02.03.2023 - 13:17
Business
Sky News
Blow for London as another FTSE 100 firm eyes primary listing in New York
FTSE 100 building materials firm CRH has recommended moving its primary stock market listing to New York, exacerbating worries about the London market’s standing as a global financial centre.The Ireland-based company confirmed its plans to investors on Thursday morning as it revealed full-year results that showed a 12% rise in sales to $32.7bn (£27.4bn). Much …
02.03.2023 - 10:44
Business
Sky News
Ted Baker-owner Authentic Brands Group among Hunter Boot suitors
The American company behind brands such as Reebok and Ted Baker is among the suitors weighing bids for Hunter Boot, the royal warrant-holding footwear brand.Sky News understands that Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which also has a stake in David Beckham’s branded products portfolio, has expressed an interest in a deal with Hunter. It was unclear …
02.03.2023 - 10:20
Business
Business Live
Losses increase at National Express despite revenue rise
Listed transport group National Express has seen losses increase despite welcoming a large rise in revenue. The Birmingham-headquartered group, which runs bus, coach and rail services across the UK, Europe, the US and North Africa, posted a pre-tax loss for the year to 31 December 2022 of £209.9 million. This was a significant climb on …
02.03.2023 - 10:15
Business
Sky News
WH Smith targeted by cyber attack with hackers accessing company data
WH Smith has said it has been the target of a cyber attack that has seen hackers access company data.The high street retailer added hackers have also been able to access current and former employee information. It said the hack has not impacted its trading activities and stressed its website, customer accounts and customer databases …
02.03.2023 - 10:01
Business
Sky News
‘I’m taking on £15k debt to pay nursery fees’: Three-quarters of mums say it doesn’t make sense to work
More than three in four mothers (76%) who pay for childcare say it no longer makes financial sense for them to work, a survey of thousands of parents has found.A new report by the charity Pregnant Then Screwed warns the ever-increasing costs of childcare are driving families into debt – or preventing them from having …
02.03.2023 - 09:57
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Business Live
Leicester, Nottingham and Derby shop closures slowing
The number of shops pulling down their shutters for good in Leicester, Nottingham and Derby is falling according to figures from one of the top accounting firms. The store openings and closures report from PwC says the decline in shop numbers in the East Midlands was at its lowest since 2017 – partly helped by …
02.03.2023 - 09:33
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Business Live
A Newport freeport would create 24,000 jobs, says backers
A multi-site freeport in south east Wales could create at least 24,000 jobs for the area, claim its backers. Councillor Jane Mudd, leader of Newport City Council, speaking in the South Wales Argus, said expert research has found that the freeport status could create at least 24,000 jobs in the region. These would not be …
02.03.2023 - 09:33
Business
Business Live
Yorkshire Building Society profits top £500m amid continued high mortgage lending
High mortgage lending and strong savings performances have allowed Yorkshire Building Society to generate pre-tax profits of £502m. The mutual said gross mortgage lending for 2022 had matched levels of £10.3bn seen last year and that its team had been able to adapt to volatility in the market. Meanwhile net lending reduced from £3.6bn to …
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