All news by author: Lawrence Matheson

792
Brickability shares plummet as building materials firm warns on earnings
The group's shares plunged by as much as 15% in Tuesday morning trading after it said sales will remain under pressure for longer than first feared, affecting earnings
575
UK energy firms moving investments abroad due to lack of support, says poll
Nearly nine in ten (87%) of energy businesses agreed changes to policy are essential to make the UK an attractive investment location for green energy
1178
McBride swings to £17.4m profit as shoppers switch to cheaper cleaning products
The group, which is behind many supermarkets' own-brand cleaning products, saw shares soar by as much as 21% at one stage after upbeat results revealing it swung to a pre-tax profit of £17.4 million for the six months to December 31 against losses of £20 million a year earlier
973
Why your next Rightmove could be to search for a doer-upper in Tuscany
The newly-renovated townhouse "Casa Alamanda" in the hills of Tuscany has been put on the market for around £187,000
1372
Homeowners hit with 'unclear' charges for roads and green spaces, watchdog warns
The Competition and Markets Authority raised concerns about estate management charges, which it said may come with inadequate protections for consumers
589
Over a quarter of UK CEOs 'exposed' to climate change threat, says new poll
A new analysis of PwC's annual UK CEO Survey also found that 24% expect climate change to shift the way they create, deliver and capture value over the next three years
1288
Abrdn clients pull £13.9 billion as the investment firm reduces workforce by 500
The Edinburgh-based company, which rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen in 2021, said the cuts will primarily take place this year and be completed by the end of 2025
896
Average car insurance increased to £627 - costing drivers £157 extra a year
The Association of British Insurers has announced plans to tackle the rising cost of car insurance after new figures show the average price for car insurance in the last three months of 2023 was about a third higher than the same time the previous year
802
Record 80% of 85 and 95 now pay with contactless, Barclays research shows
The figures were based on Barclays debit card and Barclaycard credit card transactions made by consumers
550
Unions blast Government for restoring 'discriminatory' employment tribunal fees
48 groups join forces to protest against the fees including the TUC, Citizens Advice, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Fawcett Society, Maternity Action, Women's Budget Group and Liberty
1186
World Trade Organisation chief warns of 'tougher place' for global economy
The head of the World Trade Organization warned on Monday that war, uncertainty and instability are weighing down the global economy and urged the bloc to embrace reform as elections across nearly half the world's population could bring new challenges
1043
TSMC opens first plant in Japan as part of chipmaker's key global expansion
TSMC Chairman Mark Liu thanks the Japanese government, local community and business partners, including electronic giant Sony and auto-parts maker Denso
1140
Wincanton is targeted by second possible buyer as takeover battle begins
The logistics giant has already agreed to be bought by French shipping specialist CMA CGM
899
Red Sea shipping disruption hits more than half of UK exporters, survey reveals
The British Chambers of Commerce has warned that pressure on businesses will start to build if the problems persist
1058
Watchdog launches investigation into housebuilders over information-sharing
The probe will look into Barratt, Bellway, Berkeley, Bloor Homes, Persimmon, Redrow, Taylor Wimpey, and Vistry
778
Bunzl buys 80% slice of the catering equipment company Nisbets for £339 million
The family owners of catering equipment firm Nisbets are set to net a multimillion-pound fortune after agreeing a deal to sell the firm to distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl
599
Potato supplier seeks alternatives to Maris Piper after floods pushes prices up
The Maris Piper, King Edwards and Maris Peer have been labelled "agronomically challenging"
719
Demand for houseplants has continued to grow since lockdown boom, says Tesco
The sale of houseplants has increased by 130% in the last five years with more and more young people wanting to have some greenery inside their homes
690
GoDaddy reports surge in small digital businesses making six-figure sums
Around 17% of digital microbusinesses, companies with fewer than 10 employees, now have a six-figure turnover, according to GoDaddy's latest Venture Forward report
1175
Mayor 'delighted' after Unite transport workers in London agree new pay deal
'This welcome news is a reminder of what can be achieved when you engage and talk with transport workers'
725
Kemi Badenoch to push for tariff-free trade at business leaders world summit
The Trade Secretary will be pushing for tariff-free trade and progress talks with Gulf nations
1132
Santander's 95% mortgage on new-build homes is boost for 'aspiring homeowners'
The new lower 5% deposit requirement will apply to both new-build houses and flats
867
British Airways owner expected to show report sales despite economic slowdown
International Airlines Group is expected to report sales totalling just short of 30 billion euros (£25 billion), a record yearly amount for the group