Companies news | Breaking News & Top Stories

Admiral Group

Tipico to acquire Novomatic’s Admiral Group in Austria Gambling Insider13:27 9-Jan-25
The Business Case interview with Henry Engelhardt, founder of Admiral Group PLC The Business Magazine12:29 19-Dec-24
Investors in Admiral Group (LON:ADM) have seen returns of 2.6% over the past three years Simply Wall St12:34 17-Dec-24
Admiral Group Director Acquires Shares, Signaling Leadership Confidence TipRanks11:08 17-Dec-24

Adidas

The new Adidas Samba OG ‘Satin Pack’ looks the same, but feels much more expensive GQ13:49Samba

The Adidas Samba OG ‘Leopard Pack’ is just right amount of wild GQ13:29Samba

New Adidas AE 1 Low added for July 2025 ClutchPoints01:11Anthony Edwards 2024 NBA Finals NBA

“Preloved Lime” Lights Up the adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low HYPEBEAST09:57Anthony Edwards 2024 NBA Finals NBA

Sporty & Rich and adidas Reunite For New Handball Spezial Trio HYPEBEAST07:20Sporty Handball Footwear

You're looking at the Sporty & Rich x Adidas Handball Spezial, the next potential It sneaker GQ14:37Sporty Handball Footwear

Kanye West fires back at Adidas by flexing unfathomable Yeezy earnings Hot New Hip Hop15:11Yeezy Ye Hip-Hop

Kanye West accuses Adidas of trying to hold him back and calls out Jerry Lorenzo for allegedly copying him MXDWN06:05Yeezy Ye Hip-Hop

The sneaker market is in decline. The sneaker convention is adapting to stay current Miami Herald10:08Nike

Archegos

Basel stops short on wrong-way risk Risk.net04:30 14-Jan-25
More Archegos Employees to Join Banks Seeking Money From Hwang Yahoo! UK & Ireland19:28 8-Jan-25
Bill Hwang’s Bid for Less Prison Time Rejected by Archegos Judge Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:34 19-Dec-24
Bill Hwang Returning to Court to Fight for Less Prison Time BNN Bloomberg11:36 19-Dec-24

Argos

Argos recalls Christmas game for kids over fears it could be contaminated The Mirror10:07

Sainsbury’s celebrates record Christmas but Argos remains a drag The Grocer08:14Sainsbury's Supermarkets Food & Drink

Argos recalls popular kids' game amid 'contamination' concerns Manchester Evening News10:16Food and Drink Bingo

Argos January sale 2025: Best deals to shop The Independent15:32

Argos confirms St Giles Centre store will close Northern Scot, Scotland12:47Business Closures Scotland

Barclays plc

A sixth of homeowners plan to move as growth in mortgage spending slows Your Mortgage19:12Mortgages UK Housing Market UK Property

Rent and mortgage spending growth slows – Barclays report Mortgage Introducer09:38Mortgages UK Housing Market UK Property

Barclays sustainability chief steps down amid sector-wide changes in climate focus Financial Sector Technology11:18Barclays UK & Ireland Banks World Banking

Exclusive-Barclays sustainability chief exits in latest bank reshuffle Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:13Barclays UK & Ireland Banks World Banking

Barclays lowers forecast for Q4 UK GDP Investing.com UK10:26Barclays UK Economy Bonds

German snap election results may lead to pro-growth coalition: analyst Investing.com UK11:02Barclays UK Economy Bonds

Apple in talks with Barclays, Synchrony to replace Goldman in credit card deal, sources say The Economic Times02:20Barclays Apple India

Exclusive-Apple in talks with Barclays, Synchrony to replace Goldman in credit card deal,… Yahoo! UK & Ireland22:59Barclays Apple India

Barclays memo reveals ‘Talking points’ as US banks leave climate alliance Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:37Barclays Wall Street US Banking

Barclays memo reveals ‘Talking points’ amid net zero defections Bloomberg Law18:23Barclays Wall Street US Banking

Bonmarche

Sorry, there are currently no headlines for this topic.

Boohoo

Mike Ashley vs Boohoo: what bitter boardroom showdown could mean for struggling fast fashion giant Prolific North11:11Mahmud Kamani Frasers Group Manchester

Boohoo urges shareholders to block Frasers in second vote Retail Gazette08:49Mahmud Kamani Frasers Group Manchester

Boohoo shareholders are urged to vote against Frasers’ bid to remove Mahmud Kamani once again Retail Week13:15Sustainable Fashion Fashion Retail

Final plea made to Boohoo's shareholders to reject Frasers’ demands The Industry London12:03Sustainable Fashion Fashion Retail

Boohoo has accused Frasers Group of bid to ‘destabilise’ the fashion retailer ahead of shareholder vote Retail Week12:39Frasers Group Retail Fashion Retail News

Proxy adviser backs Boohoo vice chair in Mike Ashley row City AM07:58Frasers Group Retail Fashion Retail News

Boohoo once again slams Frasers in public letter ahead of rematch The Industry London12:07Frasers Group Mike Ashley

Boohoo sets out defence ahead of Frasers’ rematch Prolific North08:56Frasers Group Mike Ashley

Boohoo shareholders urged to reject Frasers’ proposal to remove Mahmud Kamani Retail Gazette08:52Mahmud Kamani Fashion Retail News Retail

British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco holder sells £1.2 Billion stake Yahoo! US08:49Tobacco

Johann Rupert’s investment firm to exit British American Tobacco with £1.22 billion share sale IOL06:34Tobacco Africa

Reinet to sell 43-million BAT shares in bookbuild Financial Mail06:11Africa

Where will British American Tobacco be in 1 year? The Motley Fool23:09Tobacco

Reinet Investments sells entire BAT stake for R28.19 billion, marking end of an era for the Ruperts IOL17:05Africa

British Steel

British Steel says 'no final decision' on having two electric arc furnaces in Scunthorpe Grimsby Live15:01Scunthorpe Teesside Lincolnshire

"No final decision" after reports on two electric furnaces at Scunthorpe Steel Greatest Hits Radio10:29Scunthorpe Teesside Lincolnshire

Politicians trade letters again following new reports Teesside steelmaking plans set to scrapped Teesside Live15:19Ben Houchen Teesside Scunthorpe

UK’s Labour government to the rescue of the steel industry Mercopress10:03Tata Steel

Reform UK presses Government on use of UK steel in defence UK Defence Journal19:35Tata Steel

MP hopeful two new furnaces will be built in town BBC20:56Scunthorpe Teesside Lincolnshire

North Lincolnshire Council leader on priorities for 2025 Grimsby Live13:49Scunthorpe Teesside Lincolnshire

British Steel looks set to abandon plans for return to Teesside, ending hopes for hundreds of jobs to come to North East This is Money21:56Teesside

Britishvolt

Sorry, there are currently no headlines for this topic.

Burberry

Coty expands Burberry Her fragrance collection with launch of Eau de Parfum Intense The Moodie Report15:28Retail

Burberry CEO Joshua schulman talks what went wrong with Burberry and how it’s repositioning Women's Wear Daily16:57Fashion Industry

Burberry expands presence at Dubai Duty Free with new makeup and fragrance collections The Moodie Report11:24Dubai UAE World Airports

Burberry beats ASOS and abrdn to be the most shorted UK stock of 2024 Investment Week15:11Stock Markets (World) Abrdn Stock Market

Rita Ora Layers up in Thigh-High Wedge Boots From Burberry for NYC Outing Footwear News19:41New York City Rita Ora New York

B&Q

Derbyshire lighting company lands major partnerships with B&Q and Rackhams National World15:43 14-Jan-25
B&Q set to replace Homebase with new store in Altrincham Messenger Newspapers07:56 14-Jan-25
B&Q agrees to stock LUMIN TRP Timber Trades Journal11:18 10-Jan-25
B&Q Expands Horizons with Acquisition of Five Homebase Stores Building Design & Construction Magazine09:30 9-Jan-25
Biggleswade Homebase's transfer to B&Q should be completed by end of 2025 - with no jobs lost Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire17:34 8-Jan-25

Carhartt

Carhartt WIP, Ronning, and Blackhorse Lane Ateliers open new Soho stores 365 Retail10:53Retail

Carhartt WIP flagship leads trio of new fashion openings in Soho Retail Gazette12:41Retail

Carhartt WIP, Ronning and Blackhorse Lane Ateliers open shops in Soho Retail Sector14:58Westminster Retail

Carhartt celebrates Lunar New Year with “Year of the Snake pack” HYPEBEAST02:37Lunar New Year

Stone island celebrates Lunar New Year & issey miyake unveils wooden specs in this week's top fashion news HYPEBEAST21:33Lunar New Year Fashion Weeks Japan

Cath Kidston

Sorry, there are currently no headlines for this topic.

Cazoo

G3 to hold first physical auctions at ex-Cazoo Bedford centre Motor Trader10:35 20-Dec-24

Cow & Gate

Sorry, there are currently no headlines for this topic.

Currys

Currys Christmas trading update boosts share price IG13:08

Currys ups profit outlook and plans to resume dividend, as customers snap up AI laptops and mobile phones This is Money11:59

Currys boss blames Labour's 'tax on jobs' as it announces plans to hire more workers in India This is Money22:41UK Budget India Tax

Reeves jobs bloodbath continues as Currys forced to outsource to India The Daily Sceptic15:28UK Budget India Tax

How Currys plans to keep charging ahead following a strong Christmas Retail Week15:03Retail

Currys outperforms a lethargic electricals market, says GlobalData Retail Times10:57Retail

Currys to oudto on profit, pay dividend after strong Christmas Proactive Investors (UK)08:03

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks gain as inflation slows to 2.5%; Currys flags profit beat Proactive Investors (UK)08:03

Currys expands retail media network to nearly 300 stores AV Interactive14:22Technology (UK) Retail

Currys Connected Media expands to help brands advertising it Currys stores reach 40mn UK… InternetRetailing.net18:30Technology (UK) Retail

Dazn

Do or die for Prograis: Duarte meet on DAZN on February 15 BoxingNews24.com21:39Regis Prograis Boxing Oscar Duarte

Oscar Duarte faces Regis Prograis in Anaheim, CA in February Fightmag20:56Regis Prograis Boxing Oscar Duarte

Priest vs Howard undercard: Grant Flores faces David Lobo Ramirez, plus more set Fightmag21:53Eric Priest Boxing Tyler Howard

Golden boy to donate all Priest vs. Howard event ticket sales to Los Angeles fire department foundation Boxing and Basketball01:11Eric Priest Boxing Tyler Howard

Newcastle owners PIF 'close' to stunning £800m investment as exciting prediction made Chronicle Live17:37PIF (Newcastle United) PIF Newcastle

Saudi-owned Surj set to spend $1bn on DAZN stake Inside World Football15:37PIF (Newcastle United) PIF Newcastle

Record-breaking stats from NFL Wild Card playoffs DAZN17:41NFL NFL Playoffs

2025 NFL Draft order: Key picks for each team DAZN15:23NFL NFL Playoffs

'Not supposed to be winning!' - Joseph Parker ready to be fly in the ointment for Daniel Dubois plans DAZN12:10Joseph Parker Daniel Dubois Boxing

'Fifty-fifty fights!' - Frank Warren relishing close encounters at The Last Crescendo DAZN15:38Joseph Parker Daniel Dubois Boxing

Debenhams

Debenhams brings 'divine' £100 Marc Jacobs perfume down to just £36 Daily Record12:21Marc Jacobs Fashion Designers Department Stores

Debenhams is selling Ariana Grande's perfume that 'smells expensive' for just £28 Daily Record13:19Ariana Grande Department Stores Retail

Debenhams cuts £485 'beautiful' luxury diving watch to £76 in huge sale Daily Record11:58Switzerland Department Stores Retail

Debenhams drops £495 luxury watch 'even more beautiful in real life' to just £195 Daily Record13:24Department Stores Retail Fashion

Debenhams' January sale slashes £139 off 'beautiful' Karen Millen coat Daily Record15:42Department Stores Retail Fashion

Deloitte

Chancellor under pressure as business chiefs' pessimism grows about economic prospects The Mirror09:36Big Four Accountancy UK Economy

Business optimism falls to two-year low, Deloitte finds Accountancy Today16:49Big Four Accountancy UK Economy

Budget 2025 Expectation: Can FM Sitharaman boost capex, domestic demand? The Financial Express06:39FM Sitharaman Lok Sabha India

Budget 2025 Expectations: Will FM Sitharaman introduce steps to rein in food inflation The Financial Express09:34FM Sitharaman Lok Sabha India

Only 5 percent of US car buyers want an EV, according to survey Ars Technica16:03China

EVs don't need to charge as quickly as gas cars fill up, US consumers say Green Car Reports13:10China

Deloitte Ireland appoints Kate English as first chief economist Business Plus Online09:28Rep. of Ireland Irish Economy Big Four

Inclusion ‘critical’ as Deloitte named title sponsor of 2025 WiB Group Chair’s Lunch News Letter15:13Big Four Accountancy NI News

Dior

New Dior ambassador Zheng Qinwen makes her feelings known on joining Emma Raducanu-partnered… Sportskeeda14:49Emma Raducanu Tennis Jie Zheng

Zheng Qinwen is a new global ambassador for Dior in rapidly-expanding off-court portfolio Tennis.com02:42Emma Raducanu Tennis Jie Zheng

Anna Sawai loves that Dior is for the short girls Harper's Bazaar09:50Sabrina Carpenter Golden Globes Anna Sawai

Anna Sawai explains how Dior perfectly captured her shōgun character Harper's Bazaar00:16Sabrina Carpenter Golden Globes Anna Sawai

Charlize Theron is flawless in Dior Capture ad Fashion Gone Rogue11:55Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron revealed as face of Dior’s Capture skin care line cosmeticsbusiness.com12:04Charlize Theron

Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd says he didn't forget Scottish roots after ditching kilt for Dior… Daily Record16:03Richard Gadd Golden Globes Scotland

Richard Gadd, a true fan of Charlize Theron's Dior advert, now has a suit to match GQ15:50Richard Gadd Golden Globes Scotland

Wife of Vietnam national team captain Do Duy Manh revels in high-end fashion VnExpress International04:38Vietnam

Inside Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s $2.2M designer bag collection VnExpress International06:59Vietnam

Dr. Martens

Remember Dr Martens' yellow stitching? Now, it's white (again) Highsnobiety16:40

Dr. Martens’ global creative director Darren McKoy exits company after 10 years Footwear News16:39

Dr Martens creative director exits after 10 years Retail Gazette11:32Retail

Dr. Martens’ global creative director leaves the business Retail Bulletin05:49Textiles Retail

Dr Martens creative director Darren McKoy steps down after a decade Times LIVE13:36Africa

Dyson

Dyson to move out of Bristol and scrap plans for new tech centre Bristol Live16:29Bristol Wiltshire Human Resources

Dyson to move out of West Country site and axes plans for new tech centre Gloucester Live06:28Wiltshire Bristol Human Resources

Profits and revenues down at Dyson Ireland in contrast to company's global performance Irish Examiner14:17James Dyson Rep. of Ireland

A very rare 50 percent-off Dyson vacuum sale New York Magazine17:09

Dyson moving West of England staff to Wiltshire HQ BBC17:25Wiltshire Bristol England

Eddie Stobart

People news - Appointments, awards and remembrance in-cumbria10:25 7-Jan-25
Eddie Stobart: The agricultural contractor whose name became an icon of the road haulage… The Irish Independent13:08 19-Dec-24
How Eddie Stobart steered his family through heartbreak and scandals to help turn his small… MailOnline20:22 18-Dec-24
Eddie Stobart obituary Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:19 18-Dec-24
Haulage company founder Eddie Stobart dies aged 95 Lancs Live16:26 18-Dec-24

Evri

Delivery driver praised as 'Christmas angel' after finding 'missing' parcels Yahoo! UK & Ireland19:45

Evri reports best-ever Christmas and peak trading Retail Sector10:42Retail

Evri reports record parcel volumes over its peak festive period Direct Commerce Magazine09:19Retail

Evri delivered ‘record parcel volumes’ in peak Christmas trading period Retail Bulletin07:54Retail

Evri delivered record 173 million parcels over Christmas Retail Gazette11:21Retail

Frasers Group

Boohoo has accused Frasers Group of bid to ‘destabilise’ the fashion retailer ahead of shareholder vote Retail Week12:39Boohoo Fashion Retail News Sustainable Fashion

Mike Ashley vs Boohoo: what bitter boardroom showdown could mean for struggling fast fashion giant Prolific North11:11Mike Ashley Mahmud Kamani Boohoo

Final plea made to Boohoo's shareholders to reject Frasers’ demands The Industry London12:03Mahmud Kamani Boohoo

Proxy adviser backs Boohoo vice chair in Mike Ashley row City AM07:58Mike Ashley Mahmud Kamani Boohoo

Frasers Group says two-thirds of retail staff are still on zero-hours contracts Yahoo! UK & Ireland19:18Sports Direct Human Resources Select Committees

Graff

Scotts Valley’s Claire Skinner, Aptos’ Izzy Graff named co-MVPs | All-Sccal flag football The Fresno Bee21:04US Sports

Football: Erie’s Carson Hageman repeats as Times-Call defensive player of the year Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado19:58US Sports

3 from Bloomington die in deadliest U.S. theater fire The Pantagraph, Illinois17:13Germany Chicago Illinois

Try graffiti art with the family at Graff Lab Studio in Syosset News 12 Long Island11:08New York

Jerod mayo played cards on plane after crushing Arizona loss, new report reveals Heavy.com22:53New England Patriots Bill Belichick AFC East

GVC Holdings

Pritam Banerjee writes: Focus on jobs in digitally delivered services, incentivise mid-sized firms, rationalise tariffs … Indian Express03:16

Elevation Gold announces completion of sale of Moss mine NS Energy13:08 2-Jan-25

Halfords

Halfords revs up omni-channel customer engagement with Aptos Technology Retail Sector11:58Retail Technology Retail

Christmas ruined as parents told to collect bikes on Xmas Eve find Halfords closed Warrington Guardian07:57Warrington Cheshire

York shop worker stole satnavs and other items worth £16,000 to sell on eBay York Press05:50Employment Law eBay Magistrates Courts

Kingfisher appoints industry veteran Ian McLeod as non-executive director London South East08:16FTSE 100

Hargreaves Lansdown

Former gambling exec Flint to chair Hargreaves Lansdown Sky News12:53FTSE 100

Former Sky Betting CEO Richard Flint lined up for Hargreaves Lansdown chair role Investment Week12:18Mergers and Acquisitions FTSE 100

Interactive Investor vs Hargreaves Lansdown: Which is the best investment platform? Money to the Masses14:06FTSE 100 Personal Finance

Hargreaves removes Trojan Ethical Income from Wealth Shortlist following manager departure Investment Week11:58FTSE 100 Asset Management

7% of people making money resolutions see them ‘hang in tatters’ a week later LBC News11:21FTSE 100

Helium One

Helium One preps Galactica well sites ahead of drilling Proactive Investors (UK)07:32 15-Jan-25
Helium One’s a penny share I wouldn’t want to touch with a bargepole in 2025 Motley Fool (UK)08:09 7-Jan-25
Helium One eyes drilling start at Galactica-Pegasus in mid-January London South East11:08 3-Jan-25
Helium One reports progress at Galactica-Pegasus ShareCast16:55 23-Dec-24
Helium One reports progress ahead of January start to Galactica drilling Proactive Investors (US)08:17 23-Dec-24

Homebase

Full list of Homebase stores on the market now - including 8 in West Midlands Birmingham Live04:19
MSP issues plea for clarity on future of Dumfries' Homebase store Daily Record13:16
First ever The Range Superstore to open in Christchurch this week Bournemouth Daily Echo01:19
B&Q set to replace Homebase with new store in Altrincham Messenger Newspapers07:56
Homebase store to 'transform into Aldi', according to rumours Bracknell News00:28

Hotel Chocolat

Hotel Chocolat releases two limited-edition drinking chocolates Retail Times12:49Retail

Hotel Chocolat unveils latest winter warmer limited edition drinks Confectionery Production18:59Food & Drink

Hotel Chocolat unveils 2025 Valentine’s Collection Retail Times11:09Retail

Hotel Chocolat introduces limited-edition drinking chocolates for January 2025 FoodBev Media10:36

Immensa

Sorry, there are currently no headlines for this topic.

Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands Announces Share Repurchase Program Update TipRanks18:55 10-Jan-25
Imperial Brands Executes Share Repurchase to Boost Shareholder Value TipRanks17:37 9-Jan-25
Imperial Brands Advances Share Repurchase Program TipRanks17:17 8-Jan-25
Imperial Brands Executives Reinvest Dividends, Signal Confidence in Future TipRanks16:47 8-Jan-25
Armenian Tobacco Company launches cooperation with British Imperial Brands group ARKA News Agency22:00 6-Jan-25

IQONIQ

Sorry, there are currently no headlines for this topic.

Kier Group

Kier Group Announces Managerial Share Transactions TipRanks11:22 20-Dec-24

JD Sports

JD Sports plans move into empty M&S KentOnline15:48
JD Sports lowers profit outlook for year as it faces challenging market Yorkshire Post09:31
This FTSE 100 stock’s forecast to grow 67% this year – and I'm betting it will Motley Fool (UK)07:38
FTSE 100 movers: JD Sports surges on broker note; Taylor Wimpey hit by downgrade ShareCast16:05
JD Sports left with hill to climb after 'volatile' trading warning Proactive Investors (UK)13:27

Jo Malone London

Jo Malone London’s in-house team take on market towns Design Week11:03Marketing High Street Issues

Jo Malone eyes a dozen new stores outside London Retail Gazette08:33Retail England

Looking for a Boxing Day saving with the royal stamp of approval? Kate Middleton’s favourite Jo … Woman and Home10:38Kate Middleton Boxing Day Royal Family

Police hunting female shoplifting gang after £5,000 of perfume, jewellery and clothes stolen… MailOnline12:57

Sunday with Jo Malone: ‘I'm always wearing four or five different fragrances’ Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:48Dubai Middle East

Lego

Now you’re playing with power! Lego level up the retro vibes with the new Lego Nintendo Game Boy LouderSound16:18Game Boy Nintendo

Lego team up with Nintendo to make a Game Boy CBBC Newsround08:31Game Boy Nintendo

Lego and BBC announce new Bluey partnership Toy News09:23Bluey BBC Toys

Bluey gets A Lego makeover: Six new sets to launch in June 2025 International Business Times - AU Edition13:27Bluey BBC Toys

Best Star Wars Lego sets 2025 War Gamer17:02Star Wars Sci Fi

Best new Lego sets 2025 War Gamer16:16Star Wars Sci Fi

Portsmouth Brick Festival will bring Lego fun for all ages The News, Portsmouth17:40Portsmouth (city) Hampshire

'They keep coming back.' Lincoln car museum hosts another Lego Pit Stop Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska01:16Nebraska