Henry Saker-Clark
Business News
Greene King-backed Hickory’s to open 10 restaurants a year
The BBQ smokehouse brand, which was acquired by Greene King in 2022, has said it sees a ‘substantial opportunity’ to grow despite sector challenges.
21 Apr 2025
Business News
Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?
The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.
7 Feb 2025
Business News
Legal & General to sell US protection arm for £1.8bn
The London-listed life insurance and pensions firm saw shares jump higher in early trading on Friday as a result.
7 Feb 2025
UK
TSB posts stronger profits despite ‘challenging’ mortgage market
The Spanish-owned bank recorded a pre-tax profit of £290.4 million for 2024, up 22.4% on the previous year.
7 Feb 2025
Business News
AstraZeneca faces potential fines in China over import taxes
It came as the Cambridge-based firm revealed strong sales of cancer drugs helped drive revenues higher.
6 Feb 2025
Business News
Watchdog should halt plans for ‘naming and shaming’ firms, says Lords committee
The FCA launched proposals last year which would allow it to announce when it has opened enforcement investigations into financial firms.
6 Feb 2025
Health
GSK lifts long-term sales targets on new drug pipeline
It came as the boss of the London-listed firm cheered an ‘excellent’ performance in 2024.
5 Feb 2025
Health
Wegovy obesity drug sales more than double but set to slow
Sales of Wegovy, a prescription weight loss injection, surged to 19.9 billion Danish kroner (£2.2 billion) in the fourth quarter of last year.
5 Feb 2025
Business News
Not realistic or right for UK to distance from China, says CBI boss
Rain Newton-Smith will say in a speech that the UK must not listen to the ‘siren call of protectionism’ in its trade policy.
5 Feb 2025
Business News
Spirits giant Diageo says Trump tariffs could hit profits by £161m
Diageo, which also makes Gordon’s gin and Baileys, said it is talking to the US Government over upcoming tariff policies.
4 Feb 2025
Business News
YouGov ousts boss after investor pressure over share slump
Chief executive Steve Hatch has stepped down the research firm with immediate effect.
4 Feb 2025
Business News
Guinness increasing supplies after Christmas pub shortages
Diageo, which also owns Johnnie Walker whisky and Gordon’s gin, said Guinness sales have seen ‘extraordinary’ growth in recent months.
4 Feb 2025
Business News
Spirit giant Diageo scraps sales target as US tariffs loom
The spirit giant has said it is talking with the US Government over upcoming tariff policies which could ‘impact’ its sales recovery.
4 Feb 2025
Business News
Thousands of Asda shop workers move closer to payouts in historic equality case
Unions have suggested a fresh tribunal ruling could pave the way for store staff to receive back pay collectively worth up to £1.2 billion.
3 Feb 2025
Business News
Speedy Hire blames economic downturn as it warns over weaker profits
The tools and equipment hire company said it has been knocked by a slowdown in demand so far in 2025.
3 Feb 2025
Business News
UK economic growth forecasts downgraded for 2025 – EY
It represents another blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ hopes to rapidly grow the UK economy.
3 Feb 2025
Business News
Admiral Taverns to weather Budget tax increases amid stronger trading
The pub firm, which runs around 1,400 sites, revealed stronger profits for the past year.
3 Feb 2025
Business News
FTSE strikes another record high as Wall Street makes gains
London’s top index finished 27.08 points, or 0.31%, higher, to end the day at 8,673.96.
31 Jan 2025
Business News
Guinness in focus as Diageo reveals latest trading
It comes a week after Diageo shut down reports that it could sell or spin off Guinness.
31 Jan 2025
Tech
Barclays apologises after customers unable to access accounts online
Some Barclays customers on social media said they have not received wages and have been unable to pay rent to landlords as a result.
31 Jan 2025
Business News
FTSE 100 smashes through 8,600 mark for the first time
London’s top index finished 89.07 points, or 1.04%, higher to end the day at 8,646.88.
30 Jan 2025