Bulmers help C&C outperform the alcohol market
Drinks company C&C has reported results in line with expectations as its core brands Bulmers and Tennent’s outperformed the market. The company has also reconfirmed its commitment to return a minimu
BP beats estimates despite lower oil prices
FTSE 100 oil giant BP has reported strong-than-expected earnings for the third quarter. On Tuesday, it posted an underlying replacement cost profit, used as a proxy for net profit, of $2.3bn (£1.8bn)
Hargreaves Lansdown client growth surges as takeover looms
Hargreaves Lansdown’s client growth surged to 18,000 in the last quarter as the investment platform’s private equity takeover approaches. However, despite the growth, which compared to just 8,000
Pearson: Educational publisher starts to reap rewards of AI
Pearson said it is starting to see “commercial benefit” from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its services. The education publisher said there have been over five million stude
Santander UK delays results following motor finance court case
Santander UK has delayed the publication of a detailed set of results covering the third quarter as it waits to assess the impact of a landmark court ruling on motor finance commissions. Full results
HSBC shares pop as bank beats profit estimates and launches $3bn share buyback
HSBC has unveiled its latest share buyback after beating profit estimates in the third quarter as the Asia-focused bank gears up for a major restructuring.
BAE Systems plots £220m transformation to create hundreds of jobs
Defence company BAE Systems is planning to invest £220m to transform its Rochester base into an “advanced technology” factory. The century-old site, which specialises in aerospace technologies an
Hawksmoor: Sales and profits sizzle as steak chain hunts for a buyer
Sales and profit both surged at Hawksmoor during its latest financial year ahead of a potential sale which could value the steakhouse chain at £100m. The London-headquartered business has reported a
Football regulator boss should come from the Square Mile, says Crouch
Former sports minister Tracey Crouch says the incoming football regulator should be run by someone with a background in the City. Crouch has done more than anyone to give rise to the regulator by maki
Tech boss warns UK to avoid own goal in Autumn Budget
The founder and chief executive of a British artificial intelligence (AI) unicorn has urged the government to prioritise innovation in this week’s Budget, warning against policies that could hinder