Another leading Morrisons investor publicly denounces £6.3bn bid

Another leading Morrisons investor publicly denounces £6.3bn bid by private-equity-backed consortium By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 17:26 EDT, 29 July 2021 | Updated: 17:26 EDT, 29 July 2021 Another leading Morrisons investor has publicly denounced the £6.3billion bid by a private-equity-backed consortium.  Fortress and its backers were in pole position after the … Read more

Huge spike in oil prices lifts Shell’s profits and dividend

Shell hikes dividend payout for shareholders by 50% and returns £1.4bn in share buyback as oil prices an profits soar Oil group Royal Dutch Shell will pay 11p a share dividend to shareholders Group also announced bumper share buyback scheme this morning Firm’s share price up 4% as oil prices and group’s profits rise   By … Read more

Birmingham Clean Air Zone: First month sees 44k fines

More than 44k fines issued for non-payment of Birmingham’s new £8-a-day Clear Air Zone charge in its first month – including more than 80 for the council’s own vehicles The Birmingham CAZ launched on 1 June but charging only started on 14 June It is the first emission charging zone for car drivers in Britain outside … Read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Lloyds brings backs dividend as profits surge

BUSINESS LIVE: Lloyds brings backs dividend as profits surge; BT issues bullish forecast for its prospects; Shell boosts dividend and launches bumper share buyback scheme Lloyds Banking Group swung to a profit of £2.6bn, new figures show Lloyds also announced plans to acquire savings and retirement firm Embark  By Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 02:59 … Read more

The refer a friend perks DIY investing platforms and apps offer

Fancy a free £200 share, no fees for a year, or £100 for telling a friend? The perks DIY investing platforms and apps are offering  DIY investment platforms have soared in popularity during the pandemic  Platforms and trading apps are looking to grow their customer base further  These include refer a friend schemes which offer … Read more

Home and garden makeover is top spending goal for retirement

What will you splash out on in retirement? A home and garden makeover is most people’s top spending goal Around a quarter of over-40s intend to book a holiday to celebrate retirement Some 23 per cent want to help children and grandchildren buy a home Nearly a third plan to work beyond pension age to … Read more

Barbie dolls maker warns its toys will be more expensive this Christmas

Barbie dolls maker warns its toys will be more expensive this Christmas because of rampant costs for transport and raw materials By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 17:06 EDT, 28 July 2021 | Updated: 17:26 EDT, 28 July 2021 The maker of Barbie dolls warned that its toys will be more expensive this … Read more

Pub group Marston’s performs ahead of expectations

Marston’s performs ahead of expectations after reopening its venues indoors in May amid a boost from staycations and Euro 2020 By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 17:06 EDT, 28 July 2021 | Updated: 17:06 EDT, 28 July 2021 Marston’s has said it performed ahead of expectations after reopening its venues indoors in May … Read more