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17.08.2022 - 09:31
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Business Live
Boohoo invests in Revolution Beauty
Fast fashion giant Boohoo has announced a “strategic investment” in Revolution Beauty. Manchester-based Boohoo says its stake in Essex-based Revolution amounted to 7.1% of Revolution Beauty ‘s issued share capital. Revolution Beauty was founded by Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth in 2014. It launched on AIM last year. Boohoo said: “The investment builds upon the …
17.08.2022 - 09:31
Business
Sky News
France has capped energy price rises at 4% – could UK do the same?
In January the French government forced state-owned energy provider EDF to cap price rises at 4% for a year – could the same be done in the UK and does it mean the French are better off?The measure has cost €8.4bn (£7bn) and will protect the majority of households from the huge energy bills hikes …
17.08.2022 - 09:28
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Business Live
Bristol interior design firm to create ‘inspiring workspace’ at Bath Quays
A Bristol interior design company has been appointed to create an “inspiring workspace” for a financial services consultancy in Bath. Paramount will be responsible for transforming Altus’ new headquarters at the No 1 Bath Quays office building in the city centre. Altus, which has taken 9,445 sq ft of workspace on the top floor of …
17.08.2022 - 09:13
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Sky News
How everyday items have risen in price in the past 12 months
UK inflation has surged into double digits for the first time in more than four decades.Consumer Prices Index inflation (CPI) soared to 10.1% in the 12 months to July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Here are some examples of how the cost of everyday goods and services has risen in the past …
17.08.2022 - 09:07
Business
Evening Standard
Cineworld blames lack of blockbusters after ticket sales disappoint
Cineworld shares collapsed 40% this morning after the chain delivered a car-crash trading update that blamed disappointing post-pandemic ticket sales on a lack of blockbuster releases.The cinema operator said it was seeking new sources of liquidity to shore up its balance sheet which could result in “very significant dilution of existing equity interests” for shareholders.Its …
17.08.2022 - 09:00
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Business Live
Former North East HMRC base transformed in £2.5m investment by new owners Kingscrown Group
A North East building that was home to HMRC for a 25 years has been sold and revamped to transform it into modern offices. North West-based commercial property investors Kingscrown Group have acquired the 36,000 sqft Waterside House from previous owners Topland Group, investing £2.5m to completely remodel and refit the building for hybrid working. …
17.08.2022 - 08:52
Business
Evening Standard
COO Dunn latest Asos departure in ongoing board restructure
Mat Dunn who holds the dual post of chief operating officer and chief financial officer at fast fashion brand Asos is to depart the troubled online retailer as it “restructures” its executive team.The retailer said that Dunn would “continue in his role” and as a member of the board until at least the end of …
17.08.2022 - 08:45
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Business Live
Cineworld warns of low audiences due to ‘limited’ film releases
Cineworld has warned audience numbers have been weaker than expected and predicted they will stay low until November due to “limited” film releases. The world’s second-largest cinema business said it is now assessing options to shore up its finances as a result. The group, which also owns the Picturehouse chain in the UK and Regal …
17.08.2022 - 07:39
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Sky News
We’ve hit double-digit inflation – but this is the calm before the storm
There is no sugar-coating the situation – the latest inflation figures are grim and another bleak milestone in the long march of the cost of living crisis.Inflation in the 12 months to July soared to a huge 10.1%. This is now the 11th month in a row where inflation is above the 2% target set …
17.08.2022 - 07:39
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Sky News
We’ve hit double-digit inflation – and this serious crisis is bound to get worse
There is no sugar-coating the situation – the latest inflation figures are grim and another bleak milestone in the long march of the cost of living crisis.Inflation in the 12 months to July soared to a huge 10.1%. This is now the 11th month in a row where inflation is above the 2% target set …
17.08.2022 - 07:22
Business
Evening Standard
Higher house prices help Persimmon offset impact of wider inflation as profit falls
Rising selling prices for new homes helped FTSE 100 developer Persimmon offset the impact of wider inflation on its business as profit fell in the first half of its financial year.The average selling price for a new home built by Persimmon rose by £9,400 year-on-year, to almost £246,000 in the six months to June 30. …
17.08.2022 - 00:48
Business
Sky News
Elon Musk: It was a joke – I’m NOT buying Manchester United
Elon Musk has said he is not going to buy Manchester United, after earlier tweeting that he wanted to take over the Premier League club.The Tesla boss, who has a history of making irreverent tweets, tweeted on Wednesday: “I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome.” But when asked on Twitter if he was serious he replied: …
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