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Top 150 companies in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and …
Jan 26, 2023 · Tobacco giant Imperial Brands has been named the top business in the Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire region in 2023. The Bristol-headquartered FTSE-100 company behind cigarette brands including West and Davidoff turned over a whopping £32.7bn last year, according to Companies House data analysed by Vistra.
Government open to change on electric vehicle rules after …
4 days ago · Potential changes to electric vehicle rules called for by Nissan and other car manufacturers have been outlined by the Government. A consultation has been launched into the phase-out of petrol and diesel cars, with automotive and charging experts invited to share their views in a bid to “restore clarity” for automotive firms and the charging industry.
Jet2 toasts record half year but warns of labour cost hikes in wake …
Nov 21, 2024 · Travel group Jet2 has hailed record half year results but warned of a £25m impact per year thanks to tax measures in the recent Budget. The Leeds Bradford Airport-based package holiday and flights business said operating profits had boomed in the six months to the end of September, up 14% to £701.5m.
The UK retailers that have collapsed into administration in 2023
Sep 20, 2023 · It has been another tough trading year for high street retailers across the UK. More retail giants have been brought to their knees amid continuing supply chain issues, record levels of inflation, and the cost-of-living squeeze impacting consumer spending.
Morrisons announces closure of Rathbones bakery with 400 jobs …
Nov 20, 2024 · Supermarket group Morrisons has announced plans to shutter a loss-making bakery, putting nearly 400 jobs at risk. The Bradford-based retailer is considering closing Rathbones after unsuccessful attempts to steer the business back into profitability.
Hobbycraft acquired by Modella Capital amid challenging …
Aug 27, 2024 · Hobbycraft, one of the UK's leading arts and crafts retailers, has been acquired by specialist investor Modella Capital. The Bournemouth-based retailer was purchased from previous majority owner, investment firm Bridgepoint, for an undisclosed amount by Modella, known for its involvement with chains such as Paperchase and Tie Rack
Hargreaves Lansdown finally agrees to £5.4bn private equity …
Aug 9, 2024 · Hargreaves Lansdown has finally received a formal bid from potential private equity buyers that the management is ready to recommend to shareholders.
The 50 best UK companies to work for in 2023 - Business Live
Jan 12, 2023 · New Year, new job? With early retirement and an ageing population causing UK labour shortages last year, according to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, companies across the country are battling to attract talent into their businesses.
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