Shares Aviva buyback brings shareholder returns up to £9bn admin Mar 8, 2024 Aviva's boss has intensified her efforts to turn around the insurer. She is implementing a plan that will boost…
Companies Entain lost £40 million in earnings due to changes in gambling rules admin Mar 8, 2024 The group that owns Ladbrokes, Sportingbet and other gambling brands revealed a £40-million hit to its earnings in…
Global Economy ITV profits are hit by falling advertising revenues admin Mar 8, 2024 ITV's boss believes the advertising market has recovered from last year, which she called the worst recession since…
Energy Harbour Energy suffers from lower gas prices admin Mar 8, 2024 After lowering its natural gas price projections, Britain's largest oil and gas producer anticipates generating…
Banking The number of US banks that are weaker has increased as NYCB’s capital… admin Mar 8, 2024 Regulators warned that the number of US problem banks has increased by 18%, while New York Community Bank, led by…
Banking Virgin Money to be acquired by Nationwide for £2.9bn admin Mar 8, 2024 Nationwide Building Society reached an agreement with Virgin Money to purchase it for £2.9bn. This deal would make…
Investment Gold prices surge to record highs admin Mar 7, 2024 Gold's price has soared to record levels, driven by investors looking for safe havens and central banks.…
Banking Consumer groups warn that the merger of Capital One and Discover is a dangerous… admin Mar 7, 2024 Campaigners have urged regulators to stop Capital One's $35bn acquisition of Discover. They say that the deal is…
Retail Shein UK violates company law for failing to disclose the human owner admin Mar 7, 2024 The UK division of fast-fashion firm Shein failed to disclose the ultimate owner, which is a violation of company…
Drug Research AstraZeneca builds £450m vaccine center in Liverpool as boost for UK admin Mar 7, 2024 AstraZeneca will spend £650m to build a new factory for vaccines in Liverpool, and upgrade research labs at…
Markets M&A market is thawing, bringing hope for City deals admin Mar 7, 2024 Morgan Stanley says that the City deal drought is about to end as central banks begin to lower interest rates. This…
Social media OpenAI responds to Elon Musk’s lawsuit with troves of emails admin Mar 7, 2024 OpenAI has responded to a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk. The suit claims that Musk walked away after failing to gain…
Business 888 is considering cutting its losses in America admin Mar 7, 2024 William Hill's owner is considering leaving the US gambling market because of "intense" competition and high…
Business L&G’s need to shelter from economic headwinds becomes more urgent admin Mar 7, 2024 Antonio Simoes told his colleagues in the weeks leading up to his formal debut as the new Chief Executive of Legal…
Food Industry Greggs is the breakfast favorite, beating McDonald’s admin Mar 6, 2024 Greggs' steak bakes and sausage rolls are still popular in Britain, even after Greggs dethroned McDonald's as the…
Companies Spirent to be acquired by US rival for £1bn admin Mar 6, 2024 Spirent Communications, a London-listed company, has become the latest target for a takeover after its board backed…
Banking Monzo bucks the trend and hits £4bn valuation admin Mar 6, 2024 Monzo, a digital bank, has defied the downward trend in fintech valuations to secure a £4billion price tag for its…
Business Harland & Wolff selected for Falkland Islands Port Project worth £120m admin Mar 6, 2024 The Falkland Islands government has selected the shipyard responsible for building the Titanic as its preferred…