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WEBBusiness Live - UK Business news, analysis & Thought Leadership. UK introduces pioneering bank transfer fraud refund scheme, caps claims at £85,000 The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is requiring more than 1,500 banks, fintechs and other payment firms to reimburse victims of authorised push payment (APP) fraud up to a limit of …
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WEBWest Midlands. The latest business news from the West Midlands covering Birmingham, Black Country, Coventry, Solihull, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Warwickshire. The region's biggest employers include Aston Martin, bet365, Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, HS2, HSBC UK, NEC Group and Portmeirion.
Joules announces it is going into administration - Business Live
WEBNov 14, 2022 · Joules, the UK country fashion and homeware brand, is going into administration, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk. The retailer said it was suspending trading in its shares following months of financial difficulties. Only last week it provided an update saying it was in 'advanced discussions' with potential backers, including founder …
JD Sports: Everything you need to know about the retail giant
WEBSep 9, 2021 · JD Sports is a nationwide retail giant with a history stretching back 40 years. The Bury-headquartered group employs around 54,000 people and its shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange. As well as shops across the UK, it also has sites in the US, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. READ MORE: Premiership rugby club Sale …
Seven of the biggest success stories of Dragons’ Den
WEBJan 3, 2023 · Dragons: Duncan Bannatyne and James Caan. Investment amount: £150,000 in return for a 36% stake in his business. Hertfordshire entrepreneur Peter Moule invented a plastic cable device as a way to store electrical wires safely. He pitched his idea to the Dragons’ in 2007 and secured the support of Duncan Bannatyne and James Caan who …
What does Mike Ashley own? Inside the Frasers Group owner's …
WEBJul 21, 2022 · Sports Direct. Sports Direct is the backbone of Mike Ashley's retail empire, with the retail tycoon owning a 61% stake in the sports wear retailer. The firm was founded in 1982 and is now listed on the London Stock Exchange. Mr Ashley has also purchased a number of brands such as Slazenger, Karrimor, Lonsdale, Kangol and Everlast, which …
All about Lawrence Stroll: The billionaire behind Aston Martin and …
WEBApr 12, 2021 · Lawrence Stroll’s net worth. According to Forbes ’ most recent update, Lawrence Stroll’s net worth stands at $3billion. That figure puts him at 956th on the business magazine’s Billionaires 2021 list. A Canadian national, the 62 year-old lives in Geneva and is married with two children.
How I Made It: Gymshark's Lewis Morgan on growing a brand and …
WEBJan 17, 2022 · In summer 2012, a young Lewis Morgan co-founded Gymshark with his school friend Ben Francis and embarked on a journey of rapid growth, taking the fitness clothing and equipment brand from their family homes …
Top 22 British women business leaders for 2022
WEBMar 8, 2022 · Hannah Baker. Laura Watson. Lauren Phillips. Clockwise from top left: Alison Rose, CEO Natwest; Sharon White, chair of John Lewis; Milena Mondini de Focatiis, CEO Admiral; Nisha Katona, founder Mowgli Street Food restaurants; Denise Coates, founder Bet365. Welcome to our list of 22 of the most prominent women leaders in business in …
Manchester Airport: £440m plan to complete transformation, …
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Plans have been revealed for a £440m project to complete the transformation of Manchester Airport (Image: MAG). The same research – by York Aviation – reveals that Manchester Airport’s current contribution to the Northern economy of £3.5bn is expected to soar by nearly 80%, to £6.3bn by 2040 as a result of the full delivery of …