Crown Estate returns to Treasury drop by more than half after profits fall - Insider Media

Profits at The Crown Estate, which has a portfolio of land and property across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, have slumped over the past year due to a smaller boost from offshore wind,…

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Strong year for Haribo UK as turnover and profits rise - £35m investment made in new facility - Insider Media

The UK arm of sweet manufacturing giant Haribo has reported growth in revenue and profits underpinned by investment in its facilities and expansion of its retail estate. The company has also…

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LRG steps up sustainable office investment with nationwide refurbishment programme - Insider Media

LRG has completed a programme of office upgrades across its UK network, with the relocation into its new group head office also said to highlight the property consultancy's commitment to…

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UK dental M&A to accelerate as investors circle Europe’s fragmented market - Heligan Group - Insider Media

M&A within the UK's dental industry is expected to accelerate, new research said, as "regional players continue to consolidate their local markets and international players seek…

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EasyJet rebuffs higher £4.93bn proposal from US investment fund - Insider Media

EasyJet has rejected a higher £4.93bn approach from Castlelake but has extended the offer deadline to allow its US suitor more time to come up with a “more attractive proposal”.

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New Prime Minister must ease burden on firms to drive growth, says BCC - Insider Media

The next Prime Minister and Chancellor must ease burdens on business in order for the UK economy to prosper, the boss of the British Chamber of Commerce will warn.

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Turtle Bay proposing CVA amid challenges with three sites proposed to close - Insider Media

Caribbean restaurant chain Turtle Bay is proposing a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) amid challenges, with three of its sites proposed to close. A further 30 per cent of the estate will be…

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Kitchenware brand ProCook posts “excellent” revenue growth and “substantial” profits increase in annual results - opened 13 new stores in the year - Insider Media

ProCook Group, a direct-to-consumer specialist kitchenware brand, has reported annual results featuring excellent growth in revenue and new customers and a substantial increase in profits and…

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Alcohol-free beer brand closes crowdfunding campaign - raised more than £725k - Insider Media

An AI-driven alcohol-free beer brand whose founder appeared on Dragons' Den has closed its latest crowdfunding campaign after raising more than £725,000.

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National law firm reports strong results - “we have carried excellent momentum into the new financial year and we are optimistic for the future” - Insider Media

A national law firm has hailed strong annual financial results, with activity reaching record levels in the final quarter.

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What might Andy Burnham as PM mean for the City and economy? - Insider Media

Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation paves the way for a new leader following Andy Burnham’s landslide Makerfield by-election win on Friday.

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New owner for specialist property lender Funding 365 - Insider Media

Funding 365, a UK-based specialist property lender, has been acquired by Balbec Capital, a global alternative investment manager specialising in asset-based credit and real estate strategies.

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British Business Bank CEO to step down - speaks of “huge privilege” of leading organisation - Insider Media

The chief executive of the British Business Bank is set to step down later this year after four years at the helm.

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CMA orders secondary ticketing marketplace to refund customers over hidden fees - Insider Media

A major secondary ticketing marketplace must refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a fine close to £900,000 after hitting people with hidden fees.

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Revenue climbs in year of strong strategic, operational and financial progress at Babcock  - Insider Media

Strong performances in Nuclear and Aviation have helped drive up revenue at Babcock International Group, but a one off charge led to a reduction in underlying operating profit.

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Paragon Banking Group agrees £85.6m sale of 100-strong SFS subsidiary to NRG Fleet Services - Insider Media

Paragon Banking Group has agreed to sell its subsidiary Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) - which provides municipal vehicle support and leasing to local authorities as well as private waste…

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EasyJet suitor reveals takeover approach worth £4.7bn after proposals rejected - Insider Media

EasyJet suitor Castlelake has gone public with a takeover proposal for the budget airline worth £4.74bn after three approaches have been rejected outright.

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Infoshare+ strikes deal for public sector software provider serving local authority market - Insider Media

An independent software provider to the UK local authority market across England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been sold to Infoshare+, a portfolio company of Omni Partners, in a transaction…

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Former coalfield areas backed with £13.5m investment to “end decline” - Insider Media

Former coalfield areas in England, Scotland and Wales are set to get a share of £13.5m to construct new industrial developments for businesses.

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Burnham says emphatic Makerfield win can be ‘turning point’ for politics - adds “It is with some sadness that this result brings an end to my wonderful nine years as mayor of Greater Manchester” - Ins...

Andy Burnham said Labour had a "final chance to change" after his decisive win in the Makerfield by-election set up a showdown with Sir Keir Starmer. Burnham added "It is with…

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Revenues climb 25 per cent but profits dip at FirstGroup - Insider Media

Revenues increased 25 per cent against "significant headwinds" in FirstGroup's latest financial results, with the transport giant saying that the "successful execution of…

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Tesco sales growth slows amid ‘uncertainty’ linked to Iran conflict - Insider Media

Supermarket giant Tesco has revealed a weaker-than-expected increase in sales for the past three months amid “uncertainty” linked to the Middle East crisis.

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Bank set to hold interest rates after steady inflation and Iran peace deal - Insider Media

The Bank of England is poised to hold borrowing costs at 3.75 per cent after better-than-expected inflation data and the promise of a US-Iran peace deal has taken a rate hike off the table,…

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Garden centre operator secures £60m investment to support acquisitions - Insider Media

A business which operates 54 garden centres across the UK and Channel Islands is set to receive an approximately £60m investment.

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Record pre-tax profits at AO World - retailer to return further £20m to shareholders - Insider Media

AO World has reported record pre-tax profits after revenue rose by more than 11 per cent at the white goods and electricals retailer. The listed business intends to return a further £20m…

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£1.3bn of international investments in UK projects revealed - set to create thousands of jobs - Insider Media

New investments totalling £1.3bn from companies in France and India to back clean energy and AI projects in the UK is set to be revealed by the government at the G7 Summit, supporting…

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Inflation holds steady at 2.8 per cent as food price rises ease - Insider Media

UK inflation unexpectedly flatlined last month as a slowdown in food price rises offset pressure from airfares, according to official figures.

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PureGym CFO appointed as CEO - was “instrumental” in Blink Fitness and Fitness World acquisitions  - Insider Media

The chief financial officer of PureGym has been appointed as the group's new chief executive, with the current CEO stepping down after "two strong years of growth and progress."

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CMA clears ABF and Hovis merger - combined business has 40 per cent share of bread market - Insider Media

The Competition and Markets Authority has green lit the merger of Associated British Foods, which owns the Kingsmill bread brand, with Hovis.

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500-strong fire and security firm lands majority PE investment to support M&A strategy - Insider Media

An acquisitive fire and security company behind brands operating across the UK has secured a majority investment from private equity firm Inflexion as it looks to accelerate its growth plans.

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