Travis Perkins lowers profit forecast on housing market slowdown
Travis Perkins said its restructuring measures and tightened controls have helped cut overheads by £19m compared to the previous year, with cost inflation absorbed.
Epwin poised for £25m profit in 2024 despite revenue dip
Building products supplier Epwin said it was on track to make an underlying profit of more than £25m by the end of 2024 after posting a steady set of results in the first six months.
Sig profit plummets as cracks show in European flooring market
Sig said its performance reflected "challenging conditions" in the UK Interiors market, where it designs anything from ceilings to raised access flooring.
GSK wins latest Zantac trial as jury finds drug did not cause woman’s cancer
GSK - formerly GlaxoSmithKline - has won its latest trial over whether its most popular drug caused cancer on Monday, after a jury found it was not the root cause of an American woman's illness.
Principality Building Society’s profit nearly halves as lower rates offset mortgage boost
Principality Building Society, the largest mutual lender in Wales, has seen its profit nearly cut in half as mortgage price wars and looming interest rate cuts dragged on its lending margins.
Hargreaves Services’ profit slumps due to issues at company’s German joint venture
Industrial services group Hargreaves has seen its profit for the year slashed almost in half despite delivering revenue in line with the previous 12 months.
Renewi: Waste disposal firm gets green light to sell garbage UK arm to Biffa
Waste management firm Renewi said it had been given the green light by regulators to sell its UK Municipal business to Biffa. In a statement to markets, Renewi said it had obtained approval from the C
Ramsdens: Pawnbroker ups guidance on high gold price
Pawnbroker Ramsdens reported good trading momentum in its third quarter, with profit before tax expected to come in ahead of expectations, mainly thanks to higher gold prices. The company said it expe
YouGov shares soar as market researcher snaps up Yabble in £4.5m deal and raises guidance
Polling and market research company YouGov has acquired New Zealand-based generative AI company Yabble in a £4.5m cash deal as it slightly notches up its full-year guidance.
A former royal residence in Little Venice could be yours… for £26m
A former royal residence in Little Venice that was once owned by Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley has gone on the London property market for a cool £26m.