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Morrisons posts £1bn loss as debt payments soar following private equity takeover

By Mark Shapland Updated: 23:29 GMT, 12 March 2024 Morrisons has clocked up a fresh £1billion loss as it continues to struggle under private equity ownership. ... read more

ICap plots data spin-off to boost ailing shares

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 23:27 GMT, 12 March 2024 Lending a hand: Joan Collins at a  TP ICAP charity event TP ICAP could spin off an... read more

Predictions for the Canadian Real Estate Market: Are Price Reductions on the Horizon?

Expanding on the Canadian housing market analysis requires a deeper dive into its intricate dynamics, shedding light on the underlying factors that shape its cu... read more

What Tax Credits Are Available for Corporations?

Navigating the complex world of corporate taxation can be a challenging task for any business. Grasping opportunities for tax credits is an essential aspect of ... read more

Empty houses to pay double council tax after a year in second home crackdown

Government tweaks to council tax mean some homes will pay more, and sooner But those who inherit homes will get a year before being double-taxed  By Sam Barker... read more

FirstGroup lifts profit expectations thanks to open access rail performance

FirstGroup owns the open-access rail operators Hull Trains and Lumo  The firm said its open access operations were enjoying healthy demand By Harry Wise Update... read more

Regional REIT shares plummet as property trust weighs raising cash from investors at ‘material discount’

Regional REIT faces looming maturity date for £50million of retail bonds  Its loan-to-value ratio stands at more than 55%, above target of 40%  By Mike Sheen... read more

Persimmon profits dive on fewer new-builds and rising costs

The FTSE 100 company reported pre-tax profits plunged to £351.8m in 2023  Mortgage rates started spiking in 2022 when the BoE kept hiking the base rate  By H... read more

Superdry in talks with lender to secure an additional £20m of liquidity to fund turnaround plan

Retailer in talks with turnaround specialist Hilco amid weak demand   By Mike Sheen Updated: 09:57 GMT, 12 March 2024 Superdry is seeking an additional £20mi... read more

Electric cars have up to a third less range than advertised in real-life conditions, investigation finds

The battery life of the cars tested was on average 29.9% less than advertised  By Olivia Christie Updated: 08:40 GMT, 12 March 2024 Electric cars have up to a ... read more

Let Nationwide members vote on Virgin Money bid, says Tory peer Baroness Altmann

By Calum Muirhead Updated: 08:08 GMT, 12 March 2024 Former pensions minister Baroness Altmann (pictured) says Nationwide’s members should be able to vote ... read more

Imperial Brands kicks off second phase of its £1.1bn buyback as it tries to sweeten investors

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 01:54 GMT, 12 March 2024 Buyback: Imperial Brands said it will repurchase up to £550m of shares by the end o... read more

Halloween sets pulses racing at Ann Summers as customers flock to new stores

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:23 GMT, 11 March 2024 Sales up: Ann Summers has brand ambassadors such as model Maura Higgins,(pictured) A... read more

Artificial Intelligence in the office is proving as unpopular as the morning commute

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:22 GMT, 11 March 2024 Artificial Intelligence tools are not saving workers any time and have become as unp... read more

Japan eyes first interest rate hike since 2007 after narrowly avoiding recession

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:21 GMT, 11 March 2024 Japan could be on the verge of raising interest rates out of negative territory afte... read more

Vanquis shares slump as FCA motor finance probe ups costs

Vanquis expects an adjusted RoTE in the low single digits for the current year It follows high levels of complaints connected with an FCA motor finance review B... read more

Hornby acquires Corgi Model Club in deal worth up to £600,000

It has paid £400,000 for existing stock from CMC This stock will be sold directly to Hornby customers There will also be an additional consideration of around ... read more

Quirky converted Warwickshire mill turned four-bed home called Bouncing Bess is for sale for £1.95m

Converted mill in Warwickshire village of Rowington is for sale for £1.95m Property known as ‘Bouncing Bess’ and was transformed into a home in 197... read more

FCA gives green light to crypto-backed ETN

LSEG says it will start offering ETNs to professional investors from Q2 By Daniel Fessahaye Published: 13:57 GMT, 11 March 2024 | Updated: 13:57 GMT, 11 March 2... read more

Apax Partners offer for consultancy Kin & Carta lapses

Apax Partners made a £203m takeover approach last October for Kin & Carta Digital services provider Valtech came out in December with a £239m deal By Harr... read more

The great shares I’d put in a British Isa: RUTH SUNDERLAND

By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 10 March 2024 | Updated: 13:39 GMT, 11 March 2024 Poor old Jeremy Hunt. As if it were not bad enough... read more

Elliott Advisors ends takeover pursuit of Currys after two rejected bids

Elliott had takeover offers worth c.£682m and £750m turned down by Currys Major Currys investor JO Hambro suggested the firm hold out for at least £1bn By Ha... read more

Marston’s chair exits to join British Land board

William Rucker will leave his role at the pub group on 8 July, 2024  By Daniel Fessahaye Published: 10:17 GMT, 11 March 2024 | Updated: 10:17 GMT, 11 March 20... read more

Bitcoin price smashes through record highs and nears the $72k mark

Bitcoin up 3% in early trading to $71,172, adding more than 60% so far in 2024 The Fed is expected to cut its key target rate range by 25bps in June   By Mike... read more