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Back to profileThe Works shuts loss-making online shop
Online isn’t everything if the economics don’t stack up.
World’s largest mining group names new chief executive
The market seems comfortable with the idea of an internal replacement for outgoing boss Mike Henry
Gold price rally drives record demand for pawnbroking, Ramsdens says
Ramsdens is enjoying a golden period.
CRH to fully delist from London market next month
The development, though not seismic, is another sign of London’s diminished status in the roster of global markets.
Thames Water creditors pledge £3.4bn of new equity in improved rescue bid
An improved rescue bid for Thames Water keeps hopes alive that the UK utility could avoid nationalisation.
Oil prices surge despite global action to boost reserves
Once again the FTSE 100 was protected from the worst of the falls on Thursday as its higher exposure to the energy sector helped support the UK stock index.
John Lewis Partnership to hand staff bonus for first time in four years
The return of staff bonuses after four years – as the business once again turns out a profit – feels like a milestone in its recovery.
Metro Bank bounces back to profit after cost-cutting
Little touches like putting out dog bowls for its customers’ canine companions won it a lot of publicity.
Calm returns to markets in Europe but oil prices climb higher on Iran war
If yesterday was capitulation, today is investors catching their breath.
Bosses at housebuilders Barratt Redrow and Vistry set to retire
Two big names in the UK housebuilding sector are set to exit stage left as Vistry’s Greg Fitzgerald and Barratt Redrow’s David Thomas announce their respective retirements.
M&S boosts store worker pay by 6.4%, but drops real living wage pledge
If inflation were to ramp up again, the ability and willingness of large employers to keep pace with pay increases could be tested.
Hays profit tumbles as recruiter grapples with prolonged hiring slump
It is currently an incredibly tough jobs market and that’s illustrated by considerable weakness in Hays’ share price.