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Co-op profits dip Aug 25 2011

The boss of The Co-operative Group today said trading conditions were the worst he had experienced in over 40 years of retailing as the mutual unveiled a drop in half-year profits.Read

Bonus for Admiral staff Aug 24 2011

Staff at motor insurer Admiral pocketed another £1,500 share bonus today after half year revenues sped through the £1bn mark.Read

More Potter magic for Pinewood Aug 24 2011

James Bond to Harry Potter film studios owner Pinewood Shepperton today revealed a 68% surge in film revenues as the company turned down television contracts in favour of big screen work.Read

Further banking job losses announced Aug 23 2011

UK employer UBS became the latest banking giant to announce job losses today as it struggles with a sluggish global economy and increased regulatory pressures.Read

UK Coal back in the black Aug 23 2011

UK Coal posted its first profit in four years today after higher production and coal prices sparked a turnaround at its collieries.Read

Building societies merger on track Aug 23 2011

A merger involving the Yorkshire and Norwich & Peterborough building societies remained on track today after members gave the deal their support.Read

Building societies merger on track Aug 23 2011

A merger involving the Yorkshire and Norwich & Peterborough building societies remained on track today after members gave the deal their support.Read

Micro Focus talks end Aug 22 2011

Software firm Micro Focus today confirmed takeover talks with two finance groups have come to an end due in part to the current turmoil in stock markets.Read

Potter weaves magic for Cineworld Aug 18 2011

Cineworld, the UK’s largest cinema operator, posted a drop in profits today but admitted a Harry Potter-inspired turnaround was already under way.Read

Flybe upbeat as passengers increase Aug 17 2011

Regional airline Flybe flew more passengers and saw ticket revenues improve over the past three months, despite higher fuel prices and the tough economic conditions.Read

Grolsch owner targets Foster's Aug 17 2011

Grolsch owner SABMiller launched a new assault on bid target Foster’s today by unveiling plans for a £6.1bn hostile takeover offer.Read

Building materials sector referred to OFT Aug 16 2011

The building materials sector has been referred to the competition watchdog amid concern that taxpayers are paying too high a cost for public schemes.Read

Thomas Cook merger approved Aug 16 2011

Embattled travel firm Thomas Cook received a boost today when its planned high street merger with the Co-op got the competition green light.Read

Recruiter warns on banking work slowdown Aug 15 2011

One of the UK’s leading recruitment firms warned today that hiring freezes and recent turbulence in the financial markets had hit its banking arm.Read

More Harry Potter magic for Bloomsbury Aug 11 2011

Resurgent Potter-mania and the growth of downloadable summer reading has resulted in a boost to sales for Bloomsbury, the publisher said today.Read

Stella Cidre boosts brewer Aug 11 2011

The world’s biggest brewer AB InBev today said its newly-launched Stella Artois Cidre had helped offset a 16% decline in beer volumes in the UK.Read

Tourists take all-inclusive option Aug 10 2011

The owner of Thomson and First Choice today reported a rise in sales of all-inclusive holidays as cash-strapped consumers look to save money.Read

Tesco threatens action over OFT fine Aug 10 2011

Supermarket giant Tesco has threatened legal action against the competition watchdog after it was slapped with a £10m fine for its role in a dairy price-fixing scandal.Read

Banks expect to hit business lending target Aug 05 2011

High street banks are set to hit their targets for lending to businesses, they said today.Read

Food costs hit Premier's profits Aug 05 2011

Premier Foods saw half-year profits slump by a third today as food costs soared and sales of key brands such as Mr Kipling, Batchelor’s and Oxo tumbled.Read

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