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Seraphim Space boss: Investors are at a vital level, issues are taking off
A potential Space X IPO has put space investing in the spotlight but the prospects for investors go far beyond Elon Musk's posterchild firm, says a UK fund manager with a difference. Mark Boggett is manager of Seraphim Space Investment…
Halifax cuts its mortgage charges – however are residence loans about to spike once more?
A major mortgage lender has cut its rates today, but brokers are warning that they could be about to rise again.Halifax has lowered its fixed remortgage rates by up to 0.25 percentage points today, as well as reducing some home buyer…
Green shoots of restoration at Diageo as Guinness increase and World Cup fever offset weak spirits…
Diageo shares soared after it reported a surprise sales boost from customers stocking up on drinks ahead of the World Cup and the ongoing Guinness boom. The FTSE 100 group - which owns the stout as well as whisky brand Johnnie…
Britain’s GREENEST cities the place curiosity in eco properties is surging… and people…
The towns in Britain where people are most interested in making their home greener have been revealed - as well as those who are not as keen. The estate agent Emoov analysed Google data to find out where there had been the most…
Pawnbroker Ramsdens ups its revenue forecast for the third time because it cashes in on larger gold…
Pawnbroker Ramsdens has upped its profit forecast as it continues to cash in on ‘volatile’ gold prices, but warned it could take a hit from the Middle East conflict. It marks the third time the group has increased its guidance this…
FTSE 100 rallies 2% as oil worth eases on newest Iran battle de-escalation try by the US
The FTSE 100 has recovered from Tuesday's losses as energy and borrowing costs start to ease on renewed optimism that the US-Iran ceasefire will hold.London's main index is trading up 223 points - or 2.18 per cent - at 10,442, in early…
Wetherspoons warns on earnings once more amid ‘substantial’ improve in prices
Tim Martin, chairman and founder of Wetherspoons, has said that rising costs could hit profits at one of Britain’s biggest pub chains.JD Wetherspoon, which has 794 managed pubs and 21 franchise sites, reported slower sales growth over the…
Boss of B&Q proprietor Kingfisher to step down after seven years
Kingfisher has announced that chief executive Thierry Garnier will step down after seven years leading the home improvement retailer. Garnier is leaving the business to lead the Netherlands-headquartered supermarket group Ahold…
Government urged to forestall meals worth spike as customers fear Iran battle will drive up prices
Retailers have urged the Government to take action to prevent dramatic rises to food prices as war in the Middle East adds further pressure.The British Retail Consortium (BRC), which represents household names from Tesco to Marks &…
UK customers will dodge the worst of worth rises, says Next, because it defies gloom with revenue…
Next has upgraded its profit outlook and suggested UK shoppers will avoid steep price increases related to the war in the Middle East.The FTSE 100 retailer said it is raising its annual profit guidance by £8million to £1.128billion due to…
