Mothercare PLC (LON: MTC) shares fell 68% in early trading after the retailer warned that its longer-term solvency had become “highly uncertain” following plans by its largest Middle Eastern franchise
Tooru CEO talks results and strategy with Zak Mir
Zak Mir talks to Scott Livingston, CEO of Tooru Plc (AIM: TOO), after the UK-based investment and operating company focused on the health, wellness, and organic food sector announced its
Asda Returns to Sales Growth After More Than Two Years as Turnaround Gains Traction
Asda published its Q2 results (Apr-Jun 2026) and has returned to underlying sales growth for the first time in more than two years, according to Shore Capital, providing an early
Morrisons Cuts Nearly 5,000 Jobs as Debt and Losses Mount
Morrisons cut almost 5,000 jobs last year as the supermarket sought to control costs amid heavy debt and widening losses.
Asda Sales Fall for Eighth Month Despite Summer Grocery Boom
Asda has reported another decline in sales, making it the only major UK supermarket to go backwards during a summer period that delivered growth across most of the grocery sector.
Greggs Leads FTSE 250 Risers as Shares Jump 12% on Strong First-Half Results
Greggs PLC (LON: GRG) was the best performer in London trading on Wednesday, with shares jumping 12% after the bakery chain reported strong first-half results and maintained its full-year outlook.
Whitbread to Close All 106 Beefeater Restaurants in September
Whitbread is set to close all 106 Beefeater restaurants across the UK on 10 September, bringing an end to one of Britain’s best-known family dining chains.
JD Wetherspoon issues fourth profit warning this year
JD Wetherspoon Warns Profits Will Miss Expectations as Costs Rise
Tate & Lyle shares jump 44% after confirmed takeover approach
Tate & Lyle has become the latest London-listed business to attract takeover interest after confirming it received an approach from US peer Ingredion Incorporated.
London Beer Prices Reach £10 Milestone Amid Sector Financial Pressures
The cost of a pint of beer in London has reached £10 for the first time, marking a significant threshold in the United Kingdom’s hospitality sector. This development reflects broader
UK households go hungry as food prices soar
Britain’s cost-of-living crisis has reached critical levels, with new data revealing that approximately three million families are now skipping meals to manage their household budgets. A comprehensive survey conducted by
Retailer blames government as Iran war drives up UK costs
The United Kingdom faces a sharp economic slowdown as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive energy prices to levels not seen in recent years. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation