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All about Lawrence Stroll: The billionaire behind Aston Martin and …
Apr 12, 2021 · Billionaire Lawrence Stroll has come to the fore as the man heading one of the UK's most prestigious brands. Here we look at how he made his fortune and what his plans are for Aston Martin and the F1 racing team that bears its name.
Gail's Bakery to open 35 new locations amid £500m sale talks
Dec 3, 2024 · The London-headquartered business opened 21 locations in its latest 12 months - a period which also saw its revenue surge from £181.7m to £231.7m
West Midlands - Business news, local news, expert opinion
The latest business news from across the West Midlands including Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry and Solihull. The region's biggest employers include Aston Martin, Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, HS2, HSBC UK and NEC Group. Never miss a story - click here to sign up to our free email updates - and follow our …
Haven holiday parks owner slips into the red after selling Butlin's
Sep 4, 2024 · The group that owns Haven holiday parks and Warner Leisure Hotels has slipped into the red, following the sale of Butlin's. Newly filed accounts with Companies House reveal Bourne Leisure, owned by investment giant Blackstone, has reported a pre-tax loss of £166.5m for 2023, compared to a profit of £64.9m in 2022.
Asda to cut 475 office jobs and tells staff to return to desks
Nov 7, 2024 · Asda has announced plans to eliminate 475 head office roles and has instructed staff to return to the office for a minimum of three days per week as part of an extensive restructuring effort.
HMRC doubles amount it pays out in tax fraud tip-offs
Nov 21, 2024 · HMRC has nearly doubled the amount it pays to informants, reaching a seven-year high. Freedom of Information data obtained by accountancy firm Price Bailey reveals that HMRC paid out almost £1m for tip-offs in 2023/24, a 92% increase from the …
Yorkshire electric bus importer brings hundreds of vehicles to UK …
Nov 7, 2024 · Electric bus and coach firm Pelican Engineering Group has secured an extended £93.5m funding package that is allowing it to supply hundreds of Chinese vehicles into the UK.
TJ Hughes parent back in profit – boosted by historic Lewis’s brand
Oct 2, 2024 · Vision International Holdings expects trade to continue to grow. The parent company of famous Liverpool discount retailer TJ Hughes sailed back into profit in the year that saw it move its flagship Liverpool store– and says it was boosted by the historic Lewis’s brand.
Manchester 'could run out of office space by 2027' - what it could …
6 days ago · Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, revealed a 'sobering' report shortly before Christmas, suggesting that if current trends continue, the city could run out of office space by 2027. He said: "There'll be investors wanting to come here but there won't be available space because if we're ...