AIM listings hit 23-year low amid Budget tax speculation
The number of AIM companies has fallen below 700 for the first time since 2001, new data has confirmed, as London’s junior market has been battered by speculation that a key tax relief for AIM share
Restructured Shoosmiths see surges in complex deals with eyes set on 2030
Law firm Shoosmiths has sharpened its structure over the last couple of years, resulting in the firm being one of Europe’s busiest corporate law firm
Budget tax grab will put hospitality jobs at risk, trade groups warn
UK business leaders have threatened to scale back on jobs growth and investment if business rates relief is not extended in the upcoming Budget.
Fatface counts the cost of takeover by Next as fashion retailer enters the red
Fatface slumped into the red in the aftermath of its takeover by FTSE 100 giant Next last year, it has been revealed. The Hampshire-headquartered business was acquired by the Leicester-based giant for
BP and Shell profit set to slide on sluggish oil prices
BP and Shell are expected to post lower profits this week as the supermajors grapple with weak oil prices and a global slowdown in demand.
Profit triples at Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister owner
Profit tripled at the business behind Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister in the UK during its latest financial year as its sales passed the £200m mark. The London-headquartered division has reported a
Sky Bet: Profit slides as inflation and salary rises bite
Profit at Sky Bet was slashed during its latest financial year as its operating expenses surged by almost £45m. The business behind the brand, which is owned by Flutter Entertainment, has reported a
Mcdonald’s UK profit slashed by over £100m
Profit at Mcdonald’s UK restaurants was slashed by more than £100m in 2023 despite its turnover taking a big stride towards the £2bn mark. The US fast food giant has reported a pre-tax profit of �
Calls grow for Reeves to step back from capital gains tax raid on entrepreneurs
Over a thousand entrepreneurs have signed an open letter to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning of the punitive effect of a potential hike in capital gains tax at the Budget on 30 October. Nearly 1,2