Direct Line to put flagship brand on price comparison sites for the first time
Direct Line will list its signature brand on price comparison sites for the first time in its history, having held off doing so for years.
Moto raises prices to battle inflation as motorway service station giant’s owners mull £2bn sale
Motorway service station giant Moto upped its prices to help battle the rise in costs during its latest financial year as its owners weigh up putting the company up for sale for £2bn.
Is UK housing back on track? London estate agent Winkworth’s sales are on the up
Winkworth Estate Agents have announced a boost in sales figures after a two years of falling sales amid a tight housing market. The company expects pre-tax profits for the year to be in line with mark
VC firm Index Ventures raises £1.8bn to back UK start-ups and unicorns like Revolut
The VC firm believes that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), a deep talent pool and proven hyper-growth playbooks are driving big opportunities.
Crest Nicholson set to accept £720m Bellway bid as housebuilders eye tie-up
Crest Nicholson is set unanimously to recommend a revised all-share offer from rival FTSE 250 housebuilder Bellway that values the firm at £720m.
Sotheby’s hands huge pay day to billionaire owner Patrick Drahi
Sotheby's paid a huge dividend to its billionaire owner Patrick Drahi despite a tick down in its financial performance amid reports a minority stake could be sold to ease debt concerns.
SSP Group: Upper Crust owner’s shares soar on back of impressive sales
Travel food specialist SSP Group has continued its momentum from of May's half-year results, thanks to continuous increases in demand for leisure travel.
Holland & Barrett sinks further into the red despite sales surge
Increased footfall helped Holland & Barrett grow its sales past the £800m mark during its latest financial year but a rise in costs saw it sink further into the red.
Johnson Service Group posts growth as demand for hotel linen surges
The London-listed textile firm Johnson Service Group (JSG) has seen demand soar among its hospitality clients, delivering a revenue boost of almost £30m, according to newly filed documents.
Philip Hammond: Former chancellor’s Railsr and Towerbrook raise offer for Equals Group
Equals has extended the deadline, which has already been extended multiple times, to 7 August 2024 to give more time for considering the offer and completing the checks.