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Ashtead expects annual profits to be ‘in line’ with expectations despite first quarter dip

Profit before tax fell 7% to $544m (£414m) for the first quarter to 31 July  Operating profit dipped slightly by 2% to $688m (£524m) By Daniel Fessahaye Upda... read more

HP to continue £3bn damages claim against Lynch estate

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 10:47 BST, 3 September 2024 Hewlett Packard has confirmed it plans to continue with its claim for up to £3bn... read more

Harrods trains staff to fight against sexual harassment against shoppers

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 10:47 BST, 3 September 2024 Harrods has been training staff to intervene if shoppers or customers are sexually harassed, amid a worryi... read more

Car makers build green vehicles ‘no one wants’ to meet eco targets, says dealership chain boss

By Leah Montebello Updated: 09:28 BST, 3 September 2024 Car makers are being forced to build vehicles drivers ‘don’t want’ to meet green targe... read more

Eurozone battered by German slump with manufacturing ‘going downhill fast’ as VW plots historic plant closures

By John Paul-ford Rojas Updated: 09:13 BST, 3 September 2024 The crisis engulfing Germany’s economy deepened yesterday as carmaker Volkswagen said it coul... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: UK retail sales rose in August; Ashtead Group names new CFO; Michelmersh’s profits slump

By Harry Wise Updated: 08:48 BST, 3 September 2024 Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Ashtead Group, Michelmersh Brick Holdings, DS ... read more

Two Premium Bonds holders scoop £100k prizes on their first draw and with holdings under £700…

By Helen Kirrane Updated: 11:56 BST, 2 September 2024 Two Premium Bonds holders bagged £100,000 prizes with bonds bought in July, latest NS&I draw results ... read more

Mini halts deliveries of new Cooper and Countryman due to safety recall

BMW Group has already called back some 80k vehicles worldwide over issue  By Rob Hull Updated: 10:57 BST, 2 September 2024 Mini has been forced to put deliveri... read more

Rightmove in potential takeover swoop as News Corp’s REA considers bid

By Mike Sheen Updated: 08:26 BST, 2 September 2024 Australian property listing group REA is weighing a takeover bid for London-listed rival Rightmove. REA, whic... read more

Labour’s North Sea raid ‘to deliver £13bn hit to economy’

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 00:05 BST, 2 September 2024 Labour’s planned hike in the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers will deal a £13... read more

M&S to Angela Rayner: Give us green light to revamp flagship store

Deputy PM reviewing plans blocked by Tories only for decision to be quashed Marks & Spencer wants to raze the 1929 art deco building near Marble Arch  Reta... read more

Jacob Rees-Mogg shares £4m payout from Somerset Capital closure

By Mark Shapland Updated: 21:50 BST, 1 September 2024 Bumper payday: Jacob Rees-Mogg Jacob Rees-Mogg is set for a bumper payday after his business was put into... read more

Bunzl’s record high share price proves why boring really is best

By Jessica Clark Updated: 21:51 BST, 31 August 2024 Distribution and outsourcing giant Bunzl has been branded ‘boring’ – but for investors its gro... read more

Fish and chip shops battered by Labour

By Leah Montebello Updated: 21:51 BST, 31 August 2024 Oh My Cod!: Chippie owner Andrew Crook is concerned for the industry The days of the great British chippie... read more

Let us share our images of thieves says Iceland boss

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 21:50 BST, 30 August 2024 Iceland’s boss has called for laws to allow his supermarkets to share images of violent shoplifters on... read more

Victoria’s Secret back in fashion as show returns

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 30 August 2024 Victoria’s Secret is back in profit as it cashes in on a better-than-expected performanc... read more

Confidence in Tesla shares remains thanks to energy storage business

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 30 August 2024 There are various factors behind the poor performance in the shares of this member of the Magn... read more

Private equity firms braced for shake-up ahead of Autumn Budget

By Jessica Clark Updated: 21:50 BST, 30 August 2024 Taxing time: Chancellor Rachel Reeves Private equity firms are braced for a shake-up ahead of the Autumn Bud... read more

Shein hires foul-mouthed ex-EU budget chief

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 21:50 BST, 30 August 2024 Controversial: Former EU budget commissioner Gunther Oettinger Shein has hired a controversial lobbyist who ... read more

Top US investor slams Britain for lack of tech champions

Cathie Wood sounds alarm over UK’s investment landscape compared with US Wood is best known for making big bets on cutting-edge companies  Her comments... read more

Eurozone inflation falls to lowest level in three years – raising hopes for ECB rate cut

Eurozone inflation slowed from 2.6 to 2.2 per cent in August, Eurostat said Markets now expect the ECB to cut interest rates again in September   By Mike Shee... read more

Home REIT offloads over 100 more properties as it winds down and races to pay off debts

Home REIT announced plans for a managed wind down in July 2024  By Jane Denton Updated: 11:46 BST, 30 August 2024 Embattled property investment trust Home REIT... read more

Former ITV executive Rufus Radcliffe appointed as new boss of Scotland’s STV

Rufus Radcliffe oversaw the relaunch of ITV‘s streaming service  By Jane Denton Updated: 09:21 BST, 30 August 2024 Scottish broadcaster STV has appointed ITV... read more

Shell to cut hundreds of jobs in its oil and gas exploration division in drive to cut costs

By John Abiona Updated: 22:30 BST, 29 August 2024 Shell is planning to cut hundreds of jobs around the world. In a move that will affect countries including the... read more