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Boots: Profit jumps after closing hundreds of stores
Boots experienced a substantial increase in earnings after reducing its number of retail locations by over 300, which contributed to improved financial performance despite halting...
Read Full Article →CMC Markets eyes Web 3.0 as profit jumps
CMC Markets reported a substantial increase in earnings alongside a slight rise in net operating income, while simultaneously beginning efforts to expand its presence in emerging W...
Read Full Article →Costco: Lower petrol prices help drive profit surge
Reduced fuel costs boosted membership numbers at Costco’s UK branch, contributing significantly to its nearly £200 million profit increase in the most recent fiscal year.
Read Full Article →Interflora returns to profit despite sales slip
Despite a decline in revenue, Interflora’s UK division achieved a pre-tax gain of £1.9 million in 2024, marking a significant turnaround from the previous year’s loss of £2.3 milli...
Read Full Article →Sweet success for biscuit giant behind Jammie Dodgers
The company owning popular biscuit brands reported substantial revenue growth exceeding £600 million, alongside job creation and a notable reduction in financial losses during its...
Read Full Article →Pennon Group: FTSE 250 water firm swings to loss after parasite scandal
Pennon Group reported a £35.1 million loss in the most recent fiscal year, reflecting financial challenges linked to the Brixham water supply issues but consistent with the company...
Read Full Article →JD Sports: CEO’s bonus cut as FTSE 100 giant loses £1bn profit race to Next
JD Sports’ financial performance impacted executive compensation as the company reported lower profitability compared to a rival, influencing the CEO’s bonus despite an increase in...
Read Full Article →Asda ‘making good progress’ despite sales continuing to fall
Asda's recent financial report shows a decline in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, yet leadership remains optimistic about the company’s overall development and future perfor...
Read Full Article →US firm that tests eligibility for UK disability benefits reports 23% rise in profits
The UK division of a US-based company providing functional assessment services for government benefits experienced a significant increase in pre-tax earnings, reflecting improved f...
Read Full Article →PureGym: Losses near £90m amid huge expansion drive
PureGym reported a substantial pre-tax deficit of £88.5 million in the latest financial year, reflecting significant investments in workforce growth and new facility openings throu...
Read Full Article →UK fintech Starling’s profit tumbles as regulatory failings linger
Starling's annual pre-tax profit declined due to increased operating expenses and heightened competition in the fintech sector, reflecting challenges in maintaining profitability a...
Read Full Article →The Guardian slashes losses amid record sales following The Observer deal
The media company improved its financial position by significantly reducing deficits and increasing revenue to approximately £275 million during the fiscal year ending March 2025,...
Read Full Article →Monsoon and Accessorize owner enters the red as sales slip
Adena Brands, the company behind Monsoon and Accessorize, reported a pre-tax loss of £7.5 million for the year ending August 31, 2024, reflecting a decline in overall revenue.
Read Full Article →Yorkshire Tea: Profit more than doubles as sales pass landmark
The company behind Yorkshire Tea experienced a significant increase in earnings alongside record-breaking revenue exceeding £300 million in its most recent fiscal year.
Read Full Article →Travelodge in the red amid Reeves’ £21m tax hikes
Travelodge experienced a financial downturn in the initial quarter of its fiscal year, largely impacted by increased tax obligations and higher National Living Wage costs announced...
Read Full Article →Bloomsbury: Profit falls at Harry Potter publisher despite sales rise
Bloomsbury Publishing experienced a significant decrease in pre-tax earnings over the recent financial year, even though its overall income recorded an upward trend during the same...
Read Full Article →Shoe Zone given a kicking as shares slump after losses revealed
Shoe Zone experienced a notable decline in its stock value following the announcement of a £2.3 million pre-tax loss for the first half of its financial year, compared to a prior p...
Read Full Article →Greene King: Pub giant calls for ‘urgent help’ after losing £150m
Greene King experienced a significant financial downturn in 2024, shifting from a substantial profit to a considerable pre-tax deficit, prompting a request for immediate government...
Read Full Article →The O2 owner’s touring and festivals arm almost doubles sales
The UK-based live entertainment division responsible for tours and festivals reported a substantial increase in revenue and profits in 2024, nearly doubling its turnover compared t...
Read Full Article →Direct Line suffers shareholder revolt over CEO’s huge pay day
Shareholders expressed strong opposition due to the CEO receiving a substantial compensation package, raising concerns about executive pay amid the company’s upcoming £3.7 billion...
Read Full Article →Burberry shares jump on turnaround hopes but job losses loom
Investors responded positively to Burberry’s improved prospects for the latter half of the year, although concerns remain due to the planned reduction of 20 percent of its employee...
Read Full Article →Jaguar Land Rover rakes in £2.5bn profit despite stalled sales
Jaguar Land Rover reported a substantial increase in annual earnings to £2.5 billion, marking a decade-high profit even as its vehicle sales experienced little growth over the same...
Read Full Article →JYSK: Losses continue as stores close and jobs shed
JYSK's UK division reported a £3.2 million pre-tax deficit for the year ending August 2024, reflecting ongoing financial challenges amid store closures and workforce reductions.
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