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Haleon sells off nicotine brands for £500m as it trims down its consumer health portfolio

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:00 BST, 26 June 2024 Haleon has sold its Nicotinell, Habitrol and Thrive brands to Indian pharmaceutical c... read more

AO World profits almost treble despite falling sales

AO World revealed adjusted pre-tax profits climbed by 186% to £34.3m last year The Bolton-based firm boosted gross margins by 2.5 percentage points to 23.4% By... read more

AO World profits almost treble despite falling sales

AO World revealed adjusted pre-tax profits climbed by 186% to £34.3m last year The Bolton-based firm boosted gross margins by 2.5 percentage points to 23.4% By... read more

AO World profits almost treble despite falling sales

AO World revealed adjusted pre-tax profits climbed by 186% to £34.3m last year The Bolton-based firm boosted gross margins by 2.5 percentage points to 23.4% By... read more

Phoenix Group eyes sale of over-50s financial services specialist SunLife

Phoenix Group bought SunLife in 2016 from AXA as part of a £375m deal SunLife was the first UK firm to offer life assurance without a medical exam By Harry Wi... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Phoenix weighs SunLife sale; AO World profits beat forecasts; REVB lifted by cost cuts

By Live Commentary Updated: 07:52 BST, 26 June 2024  The FTSE 100 will open at 8am. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Phoenix Grou... read more

Morrisons battles Aldi and Lidl with 400 new convenience stores

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:01 BST, 25 June 2024 Smaller shops: Morrisons said it intends to open around 400 more Morrisons Daily stores to hit a total of 2,00... read more

Grandparents can boost state pension by £6,000 – just by looking after their grandchildren

By Adele Cooke Updated: 22:01 BST, 25 June 2024 More than 120,000 grandparents have boosted their state pension simply by looking after their grandchildren. But... read more

Vauxhall threatens to pull plug on UK car making amid row over EV sales targets

By Jessica Clark Updated: 22:00 BST, 25 June 2024 The owner of Vauxhall has warned it could stop making cars in the UK amid a row over electric vehicle sales ta... read more

English sparkling wine pioneer Chapel Down could put itself up for sale

Kent-based winemaker could raise cash from investors or opt for a sale Boss Andrew Carter wants to increase sales to £28million by 2026 By Mike Sheen Updated: ... read more

Landsec boosts Bluewater stake for £120m

 Deal means commercial property developer now has an overall stake of 66.25% By Daniel Fessahaye Updated: 10:18 BST, 25 June 2024 Land Securities Group has i... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Vertu eyes UK zero emissions boost; Landsec ups Bluewater stake; Saga insurance challenges

By Live Commentary Updated: 07:52 BST, 25 June 2024 The FTSE 100 will open at 8am. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Vertu Motors, ... read more

Reduce, Reclaim, Retain: Tax Planning Tips to Boost Your Savings for Melburnians

Tax planning is a critical aspect of financial management for individuals and families in Melbourne, shaping how you manage your income and investments to minim... read more

Beware of these exclusions in cheap ‘essentials’ car insurance, drivers warned

‘Essentials’ car insurance offers less cover than standard comprehensive deals The big draw of essentials policies is that they offer a cheaper alte... read more

US prosecutors call for criminal charges to be brought against Boeing over crash settlements

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:01 BST, 24 June 2024 US prosecutors have called for criminal charges to be brought against Boeing relating... read more

Atom Bank ditches Durham base because so many employees are working from home

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 22:01 BST, 24 June 2024 Unused: Atom Bank’s Durham HQ is only at a third of previous levels Atom Bank will become the la... read more

Government translators launch legal fight for gig economy workers’ rights

By Francesca Washtell Updated: 22:01 BST, 24 June 2024 Legal fight: Interpreters for Thebigword say that the demands put on them mean they should be classed as ... read more

Explosives maker Chemring appoints new chairman as defence spending soars

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:01 BST, 24 June 2024 Chemring has appointed a chairman as it cashes in on increased military spending in t... read more

Dream team or the odd couple? Ashley and Moulding in retail tie-up as Frasers buys luxury goods websites from THG

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:00 BST, 24 June 2024 Sports Direct’s owner has bought luxury goods websites from THG. The deal is part of a wider tie-up that bri... read more

Activist investor calls for shake-up at Magners Cider maker C&C that could see it sold

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 22:00 BST, 24 June 2024 Activist threat: Magners Cider maker C&C also owns Scottish beer Tennent’s and... read more

Carlsberg sweetens potential Britvic takeover with PepsiCo bottling agreement

PepsiCo to waive change of control clause in Britvic bottling arrangements   Britvic last week rejected a second Carlsberg takeover bid worth £3.1bn  By Mik... read more

The Volvo estate is back: Drivers force U-turn on axe in Britain

Company had blamed poor sales for removal and said it would focus on SUVs V60 and V90 estate models will return – and both will come with petrol engines I... read more

BUSINESS LIVE :THG to sell luxury portfolio to Frasers; Prudential preps £2bn buyback; SIG profit warning

By Live Commentary Updated: 08:14 BST, 24 June 2024 The FTSE 100 will open at 8am. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are THG, Frasers G... read more

Sport-obsessed Britons to boost economy by £230m

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 00:05 BST, 24 June 2024 The Euros and the Olympics will deliver a £233m boost to the UK economy, according to a forecas... read more