Apple has reported a decline in both revenue and profits in its latest quarterly financial results, as the company feels the pinch from..
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
ScS and Mike Ashley go head-to-head for Sofa.com
ScS is in talks to acquire Sofa.com, the company has confirmed, but it faces competition from Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley.
Major North Sea discovery announced by oil and gas companies
A significant new gas discovery has been made in the North Sea.
It is estimated that there are close to 250 million barrels of oil equi..
China vows to ‘firmly defend’ companies after Huawei hit with US charges
China has called on Washington to “stop the unreasonable crackdown” on Huawei after the United States stepped up pressure on the tech g..
CVS in the doghouse with investors after profit warning
Veterinary chain CVS saw nearly a third wiped off its stock market value after warning over profits amid a shortage of vets and trading..
Ryanair takes full control of Austrian airline Laudamotion
Budget airline Ryanair has taken full control of Laudamotion, an Austrian-based carrier set up by former Formula 1 world champion Niki ..
Personal insolvencies in England and Wales jumped to seven-year high in 2018
The number of people going financially insolvent across England and Wales jumped to a seven-year high in 2018, official figures show.
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Crest Nicholson cautions over ‘difficult’ start to 2019 as profits tumble 15%
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson has revealed annual profits dived 15% after Brexit worries hit the London market, and warned over a “diffi..
Hargreaves Lansdown assets and business inflows decline due to choppy markets
Fund supermarket Hargreaves Lansdown has reported lower assets under administration and new business inflows due to “geopolitical uncer..
PZ Cussons warns over profits amid troubles in Nigeria
Imperial Leather owner PZ Cussons has seen shares tumble after warning over profits amid mounting woes in its Nigerian business.
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Mike Ashley faces fine for late filing of accounts
A company run by Mike Ashley, the founder of Sports Direct, is facing a fine after being six months’ late filing its accounts.
Domino’s Pizza sees full-year profit at lower range of expectations
Domino’s Pizza is to report full-year profits at the lower end of expectations following “growing pains” in its international business.
Royal Mail warns over worsening decline in letter mailings
Royal Mail has delivered yet more gloom over full-year profits and warned of a worse-than-expected fall in addressed letter mailings.
TSB offers greater protection for business borrowers
TSB has unveiled a package of measures that it claims will safeguard small business borrowers following a string of scandals that have ..
Oddbins joins High Street bloodbath as it prepares to appoint administrators
The company that owns the Oddbins off-licence chain is preparing to appoint administrators in a move that puts hundreds of jobs at risk.
















