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
H&M sales miss expectations amid Red Sea delays and late Black Friday
Daniel Erver, who was appointed as the Hennes & Mauritz boss last January, said he is confident the group is ‘on the right track’.
30 Jan 2025
Business News
FTSE 100 closes short of record levels despite further gains
London’s top index finished 23.94 points higher to end the day at 8,557.81.
29 Jan 2025
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Lloyds to shut 136 branches - full list of banks set to close
The branches will be shut between May this year and March 2026
Celebrity News
Cult London cinema threatened with closure amid battle with landlord
The Prince Charles Cinema said it believes its landlords are using “significant financial resources to intimidate us”.
29 Jan 2025
Business News
London markets avoid tech sector turbulence to close higher
The FTSE 100 finished 30.16 points, or 0.35%, higher to end the day at 8,533.87.
28 Jan 2025
Business News
Fashion chain Quiz on verge of administration – reports
The troubled retail group has been scrambling to secure its future in recent weeks.
28 Jan 2025
UK
Stella McCartney buys back stake in fashion brand from LVMH
It is the latest stake sale by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy as it tackles a wider slowdown in the luxury sector.
28 Jan 2025
Business News
HSBC to wind down parts of investment banking units in UK, Europe and US
Georges Elhedery has overseen a significant shake-up of the London-based firm since taking over as chief executive last September.
28 Jan 2025
Business News
UK on track to miss 2030 clean power targets, research suggests
The forecast comes despite the Government revising down its capacity targets in an action plan released late last year.
27 Jan 2025
Business News
FTSE rebounds to edge higher amid strong consumer stocks
The FTSE 100 finished 1.36 points higher to end the day at 8,503.71.
27 Jan 2025
Business News
Uncertainty for WH Smith high street shops as private equity firms ponder deal
It is understood private equity groups Hilco and Alteri are among parties to raise interest over a possible takeover of WH Smith’s high street arm.
27 Jan 2025
Business News
Urban Pubs & Bars eyes ‘healthy pipeline’ of potential new sites
It comes after the London-focused group hailed bumper festive trading in the city and strong sales from its recently acquired venues.
27 Jan 2025
Business News
Wingstop to open at least 20 more UK sites this year
The move, which will represent an acceleration of recent expansion plans, will create hundreds more jobs.
27 Jan 2025
Business News
Diageo considering possible sale of Guinness business – reports
Bloomberg News reported on Friday that the drinks giant is also reviewing the future of its 34% stake in Moet Hennessy.
24 Jan 2025
Business News
Knitwear and pyjamas help drive White Stuff sales higher over Christmas
Boss Jo Jenkins said recent trading was ‘strong’ and showed it is making progress with its growth strategy.
24 Jan 2025
Business News
Severn Trent to increase shareholder dividends as water bills rise
It came as the water firm said its financial performance up to January 23 ‘remains on track’.
24 Jan 2025
Business News
The Works cuts losses as it launches new growth strategy
The high street firm saw shares lift in early trading on Friday as it also hailed strong trading late in the festive period and into January.
24 Jan 2025
Business News
Quiz delists from stock market as it seeks to secure future
The fashion retailer revealed plans to exit the AIM stock market last month.
23 Jan 2025
Business News
Sales slip at Myprotein owner THG after spinning off Ingenuity arm
The Myprotein and Cult Beauty owner highlighted ‘improving’ demand for the rest of the financial year.
23 Jan 2025
Celebrity News
Never a more difficult time for entrepreneurs, says BrewDog founder
It came as James Watt announced plans for a new reality show where business founders can win £2 million of investment.
22 Jan 2025