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09.11.2021 - 12:28
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Sky News
Tote raises stakes with £20m bet on discounted Betfred buyout
The Tote is asking shareholders to wager another £20m on its future growth as it formally severs ties to Betfred, the on-course betting group’s former owner.Sky News has learnt that The Tote is seeking to raise the funding through an equity issue that will be undertaken at a substantial premium to its last valuation. Sources …
09.11.2021 - 10:29
Business
Business Live
Deal agreed to build 91 starter homes in Bristol
Property business MCR Homes has secured £18m of development finance to fund construction of 91 starter homes in Bristol. The Parkview housing scheme will be built on a brownfield site on Whitchurch Lane, four miles south of the city centre, within what was previously the Parkview university campus. Construction of the project will begin this …
09.11.2021 - 10:28
Business
Business Live
Peel Ports Group commits to becoming net zero by 2040
Peel Ports, the group behind the likes of Liverpool2 and Manchester Ship Canal, has committed to becoming net zero by 2040. The Liverpool-headquartered port operator has unveiled a number of initiatives and investments to help drive a more sustainable agenda and reach the net zero milestone across all of its locations in the UK and …
09.11.2021 - 10:26
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Business Live
First look at luxury triangular treehouses planned for County Durham hotel grounds
A County Durham hotel is expanding its accommodation by creating new luxury treehouses within its grounds. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa near Durham has unveiled images of its four new triangular, glass fronted treehouses, which offer views across the 18th fairway of The Prince Bishop’s Golf Course. The new treehouses, which are on two …
09.11.2021 - 10:24
Business
Sky News
Pfizer antiviral pill to treat COVID could be available ‘early in 2022’ if approved
An antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 should – subject to regulatory approval – be available early next year, the UK boss of Pfizer has told Sky News.The US drugs giant announced last week that the pill had been shown to cut the risk of hospitalisation or death from the virus by 89% and Britain has …
09.11.2021 - 10:11
Business
Business Live
Gloucestershire firm invests more than £3m in four tech companies
A Gloucestershire-based investment firm has announced its backing of four early-stage tech firms in deals worth more than £3m. Blackfinch Ventures has completed its latest round of investments, which saw London-based business intelligence platform WatchMyCompetitor receive £1m. University of Manchester spin out Culture Shift, an online platform that is designed to identify and prevent harassment …
09.11.2021 - 09:46
Business
Business Live
Food distribution firm fast tracking drivers through HGV tests to beat trucker shortage
A Welsh food distribution company is fast-tracking drivers through their HGV tests to beat delivery shortages caused by the pandemic and Brexit. Harlech Foodservice has seven drivers at their depots in Gwynedd and Chester on course to complete their HGV Class C tests this January. It will take their total number of Class C drivers …
09.11.2021 - 09:31
Business
Evening Standard
Primark bounces back: Associated British Food plans major US and European expansion and announces special divi
PRIMARK declared a return to form today after a tricky pandemic, with shareholders to enjoy a special divi and shoppers to see new stores springing up.The fast fashion house, which famously doesn’t sell on the internet, suffered as much as any retailer with critics increasingly questioning its business model.Today George Weston, CEO of parent ABF, …
09.11.2021 - 09:13
Business
Sky News
Supermarket price inflation at 14-month high – adding to cost of living pressure
Supermarket price inflation has reached its highest level for more than a year adding to cost of living pressures, according to industry figures.Grocery price inflation reached 2.1% in the four weeks to 31 October according to latest data compiled by Kantar. “Prices are rising fastest in markets such as savoury snacks, canned colas and crisps …
09.11.2021 - 07:27
Business
Sky News
Primark sees supply chain disruption result in limited availability on ‘small number of lines’
Primark is experiencing “limited availability” on some of its product lines due to supply chain disruption, the retailer’s owner has said.Associated British Foods (ABF) said Primark had been hit by temporary closures and congestion at ports and a shortage of shipping containers. That was delaying the handover of stock from suppliers and delivery to stores, …
09.11.2021 - 06:37
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Sky News
Shoppers bringing forward Christmas purchases due to supply chain worries – poll
Shoppers are buying Christmas gifts earlier than usual because of worries about supply chain problems, new figures suggest.A poll by Barclaycard showed that around a third said they were changing their approach to festive shopping this year due to fears over shortages, with more than half of these bringing forward purchases. The figures were published …
08.11.2021 - 15:37
Business
Evening Standard
Cake Box founder says rising profits prove business is ‘pandemic proof’ – that in any crisis people want a cake
Recession-born Cake Box, the Enfield-headquartered egg-free bakery chain, just reported pre-tax half-year profits up 122% – and its co-founder claims this proves the business is pandemic-proof because in “any crisis” people want to buy a cake. The AIM-listed firm, which floated in June 2018 at 107p per share, now has 174 sites nationwide – 35 …
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