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Back to profileAO World offshores sales and customer contact roles in face of soaring wage bill
Online electronics retailer AO was not exactly in ‘AO, let’s go’ mode after its results were overshadowed by warnings about cost pressures and an uncertain economic outlook.
ABF’s Hovis takeover deal given go-ahead by competition watchdog
The deal, announced last August, had attracted the attention of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Debenhams shrinks losses as turnaround ‘continues at pace’
With the business now in a stronger position after years in the doldrums, the next phase is to accelerate revenue growth.
Thames Water rescue in doubt as Government ‘raises objections over deal’
The latest developments are unwelcome for an industry which has been making progress in cleaning up its act.
Paddy Power firm Flutter to ditch London stock market listing
Flutter had already switched its primary stock listing to the States and in August it will delist from London completely.
WH Smith warns on profit and plans equity raise as airport passenger numbers dip
WH Smith is in a tricky situation with a downturn in trading coming off the back of an accounting hiccup.
South West Water owner says firm must ‘rebuild trust’ after parasite outbreak
The company has had to deal with its own challenges – but a return to profitability underlines the company’s progress.
Revolution Beauty to bring products to Debenhams years after boardroom battle
The deal helps to boost the company’s footprint in cosmetics – an area which is seen as holding up well during periods of economic turmoil.
Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by US rival
The UK stock market has been shrinking thanks to companies moving to pastures new and a wave of takeovers. Another one of its stalwarts is now on the chopping block.
EasyJet boss says airline is ‘not seeing any disruption to fuel supply’
EasyJet is stuck in a holding pattern of higher costs and limited earnings visibility.
BT ramps up cost cutting as annual earnings flatline
Revenues fell modestly in the year to 31 March and are expected to decline in the current financial year too.
Ryanair sees fares and costs under pressure due to Iran war
Reliability, efficiency and scale are vital drivers for success in the aviation industry – and Ryanair has these in spades.