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Marshalls shares fall as paving firm sees slump in profits

Paving slab specialist’s 2023 revenue was down 7% to £671.2m on the year Adjusted profit before tax dropped 41% to £53.3m  Marshalls also cut its final... read more

Losses grow at Nightcap as bar owner says difficult trading conditions have continued

The cocktail bar group was founded by ex-Dragons’ Den star Sarah Willingham  Nightcap expects trading to stay subdued for remainder of fiscal year By Har... read more

Santander offers £185 cash bonus for switching current account

Products eligible for offer include Everyday, Edge and Edge up current accounts The deal is open to new and existing customers who meet certain requirements We ... read more

Currys hikes profit forecast for second time this year

Currys anticipates reporting adjusted annual pre-tax profits of at least £115m The retailer expects to sell its Greek and Cypriot business in the first half of... read more

British Land strikes joint venture with Royal London for former Meta HQ

Deal will see Royal London pay £192.5m for 50% stake in 1 Triton Square The office in Euston used to be leased by Facebook owner Meta By Daniel Fessahaye Updat... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Currys raises outlook; Nightcap losses persist; Assetco has ‘exceptionally difficult’ year

By Harry Wise Updated: 08:38 GMT, 18 March 2024 Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Currys, Nightcap, Assetco, British Land and Marsh... read more

House prices jumped by more than £5,000 in March with the average asking price at £368,118 – short of last year’s peak

The rise is below the peak seen in May 2023 according to Rightmove  By Olivia Christie Updated: 01:00 GMT, 18 March 2024 The average price of a newly marketed ... read more

British manufacturing faces two years of ‘anaemic growth’ as demand continues to lag

By Leah Montebello Updated: 00:05 GMT, 18 March 2024 British manufacturing faces two years of ‘anaemic growth’ as demand continues to lag. Forecasts... read more

Leveraging Salesforce Admin Training for Strategic Business Planning

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are increasingly turning to robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to streamline operations... read more

Women who report sexual harassment or bullying at work are being silenced with gagging orders

One-in-four mistreated asked by employers to sign ‘non-disclosure agreements’ Eight in ten of these people are women  Treasury Committee want ban o... read more

British American Tobacco boss says no to ditching London listing

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 GMT, 17 March 2024 The boss of British American Tobacco says swapping its London listing for New York would be a &... read more

Virtual Currency Dynamics: Bitcoin’s Involvement

In the realm of virtual currencies, Bitcoin stands as a transformative pioneer, guiding the landscape through an evolutionary journey. This article navigates th... read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Market leader Macfarlane stays ahead of the pack

By Joanne Hart Updated: 21:53 GMT, 16 March 2024 According to Macfarlane chief executive Peter Atkinson, the true test of a business comes when times are tough.... read more

Nationwide member vote could derail Virgin takeover: Just 500 could torpedo deal

By Patrick Tooher Updated: 21:52 GMT, 16 March 2024 Decision time: Nationwide boss Debbie Crosbie Nationwide’s bid for Virgin Money could be blown off co... read more

New boss Adam Winslow must dial up a bid defence at insurer Direct Line

By Francesca Washtell Updated: 21:52 GMT, 16 March 2024 Direct Line’s chief executive Adam Winslow faces a tough balancing act on Thursday. As well as pre... read more

Refund chaos at St James’s Place: Footsie firm faces £426m payout

By Patrick Tooher Updated: 21:51 GMT, 16 March 2024 Up to 100,000 customers of St James’s Place could be in line for a refund after paying for annual revi... read more

De Beers plots shake-up after warning it has been hammered by slump in diamond price

By Francesca Washtell Updated: 21:51 GMT, 16 March 2024 Dazzling: Taylor Swift was draped in De Beers jewels at the Golden Globes De Beers is set to unveil a wi... read more

Mon Dieu! All is not sweet at French macaron maker Laduree

By John Abiona Updated: 21:51 GMT, 16 March 2024 French sweet treat maker Laduree bakes more than 15,000 macarons every day – filling them with flavours such ... read more

CITY WHISPERS: Green energy tiddler eyes up float in the Square Mile

By Calum Muirhead Updated: 21:50 GMT, 16 March 2024 Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ll know that mergers and takeovers are making... read more

MARKET REPORT: Bitcoin falls from record highs after frenzy cools

By John Abiona Updated: 21:53 GMT, 15 March 2024 Bitcoin retreated sharply from record levels yesterday, fuelling fears cryptocurrencies are in a bubble that ma... read more

Rolls-Royce to create 300 jobs in £55m investment

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 GMT, 15 March 2024 Rolls-Royce has announced a £55m investment and 300 jobs to meet growing demand for its large ... read more

Chinese retailer becomes second foreign predator in a week to abandon plans to buy Currys

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 GMT, 15 March 2024 A Chinese retailer has become the second foreign predator in a week to abandon plans to buy Cur... read more

What do women want in a car? Kia’s seven-seater EV9 electric SUV top choice for female motorists

By Ray Massey Updated: 21:50 GMT, 15 March 2024 The Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year awards has named Kia’s seven-seater EV9 electric SUV its supre... read more

Reckitt Benckiser plunges 15pc after baby formula payout

By Leah Montebello Updated: 21:50 GMT, 15 March 2024 Billions of pounds were wiped off the value of Reckitt Benckiser after it was ordered to pay £50m to the m... read more