Dyson profits plummet 50% in challenging year
British tech giant Dyson faces a challenging year with profits nearly halving to £447m, as founder Sir James Dyson warns of 'difficult global conditions' impacting the premium appliance market.
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JD Sports profits fall as consumer finances strained
JD Sports Fashion reports a sharp drop in annual profits and sales, blaming the cost-of-living crisis for dampening consumer demand for trainers and athleisure wear.
Kingfisher profits beat forecasts as DIY boom continues
Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, reports better-than-expected profits as UK consumers continue DIY and home improvement projects, defying economic pessimism.
Kingfisher profits slump as UK DIY boom fades
Owner Kingfisher reports a sharp 22.5% drop in half-year profits as post-pandemic demand for home improvement shrinks, with sales falling across its B&Q and Screwfix chains.
Myer Profits Plummet 35% in Challenging Retail Climate
Australian department store giant Myer reports a dramatic 35% fall in full-year net profit, citing intense competition and cost-of-living pressures. The retailer's outlook remains cautious amidst challenging market conditions.
Black Market Betting Sites Cost Brits Thousands
An investigation reveals how unregulated gambling platforms are exploiting UK punters, with victims losing life-changing sums and having little legal recourse.
UK Ban: No Betting Allowed on Jake Paul Fight
In an unprecedented move, the UK Gambling Commission has issued a blanket ban on all betting markets for the upcoming Jake Paul vs Mike Perry bout, citing serious integrity concerns and fears of insider influence.
Tory Whistleblower Reveals Election Betting Scandal
A disgusted Conservative Party insider has blown the lid off a major gambling scandal, revealing they witnessed colleagues placing bets on the July election date using insider information, in a scandal now under investigation by the Gambling Commission.
£22bn Energy 'Privatisation Premium' Hits UK Households
Exclusive analysis reveals energy firms paid £22bn more to shareholders than rivals in Europe, creating a 'privatisation premium' directly funded by soaring UK household bills.
Temu's UK Revenue & Profits Soar in Stunning Growth
Chinese online marketplace Temu more than doubled its UK revenues to £1.1bn and saw pre-tax profits skyrocket in its first full year of operation, new filings reveal. Discover the strategy behind its rapid conquest of the British retail market.
M&S Profits Surge 58% in Spectacular Turnaround
Marks & Spencer stages a remarkable financial comeback, with profits surging 58% as its bold 'Never the Same Again' transformation strategy delivers results. Discover how food and clothing sales are driving growth.
Racing Chiefs Confront MPs Over Gambling Reform Threat
Leading figures from British horse racing, including Jockey Club chief Nevin Truesdale, confront MPs over dire financial threats posed by proposed gambling affordability checks. The industry warns of a potential £250 million loss and 4,000 job cuts.
Cruise Passenger Jailed in Multi-Million Dollar Gambling Fraud
A cruise ship passenger's high-stakes gambling spree funded by a fake chequing account has ended in a federal prison sentence. Discover how the elaborate fraud unfolded aboard a luxury liner.
Primark Profits Soar 46% on Oracle Tech and NATO Stability
High street giant Primark reports a stellar 46% surge in annual profits, defying economic headwinds. Parent company ABF credits savvy buying and the powerful Oracle retail platform for its success, with NATO's stability bolstering European sales.
Fossil Fuel Firms Profit €100BN From Deadly Heatwaves
A damning new report exposes how major fossil fuel companies are reaping enormous profits while Europe bakes in record-breaking, climate-driven heatwaves, leading to thousands of preventable deaths.
Inditex Sales and Profits Surge Despite Economic Pressures
Fashion giant Inditex, the parent company of Zara, posts a 7% surge in sales and a 13% jump in profits, defying inflation and demonstrating the resilience of its business model.
Primark Profits Soar as Shoppers Return to High Streets
Primark's parent company, ABF, reports a significant surge in sales and profits, driven by post-pandemic demand and new store openings across Europe.
Gambling Tax Hike to Fund NHS Addiction Services
Ministers are considering a major levy increase on betting firms to help tackle the UK's gambling epidemic and fund NHS treatment programmes, the Mirror can reveal.
Scottish punter wins £584,000 from 50p William Hill bet
A lucky horse racing fan from Scotland has won a staggering £584,000 from a tiny 50p accumulator bet with William Hill, defying odds of over 1.1 million to one.
Workhouses Funded By Slavery Compensation, Research Reveals
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
London's Food Inflation Soars to 9.6%, Outpacing UK Average
Exclusive data reveals London's food inflation is significantly higher than the UK average, with major supermarkets facing accusations of profiteering. Discover which boroughs are hardest hit and why.
Hinton: AI Profits Will Cause Mass Unemployment
Exclusive: Turing Award winner and 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton predicts a dystopian future where corporate AI profits lead to widespread joblessness and soaring inequality, urging for a radical rethinking of society.
Ørsted Crisis: Wind Giant Sees £2.2bn Profits Plunge
Danish energy giant Ørsted faces catastrophic financial losses, cancelled projects, and massive job cuts as rising costs and supply chain issues cripple offshore wind ambitions.
Australia's £15bn Gambling Addiction Crisis Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's severe gambling crisis, with adults losing a staggering £15 billion annually. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and the urgent calls for reform.
Celebrity Betting Ads Target Children as Young as 11
Shocking research exposes how children are being bombarded with celebrity-endorsed betting ads, with 1 in 10 youngsters tempted to gamble. Experts demand immediate government action.
Royal Mail Profits Double Under Kretinsky's Takeover
Under Daniel Kretinsky's ownership, Royal Mail reports a dramatic profit surge to £348m, marking a stunning turnaround for the former state monopoly and silencing critics of the controversial acquisition.
Gambling addict's £70k loss left family on £40 a week
A UK father's life spiralled into chaos as a secret gambling addiction consumed £70,000, forcing his family to survive on just £40 a week. His powerful story is a stark warning about the hidden dangers of online betting.
OnlyFans parent company posts £299m profit in record year
Fenix International, the British firm behind OnlyFans, reports record profits as the platform's creator economy continues to thrive, with over 3 million content creators and 250 million users worldwide.
Asda's Zero UK Tax Payment on £1bn Profit Sparks Fury
Supermarket giant Asda faces backlash after paying zero UK corporation tax despite £1 billion profits, while its private equity owners extract massive dividends. Labour's Rachel Reeves condemns the 'unfair system'.
UK Bank Shares Plunge on Budget Windfall Tax Reports
UK banking stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following reports that Rachel Reeves is considering a new windfall tax on lenders in the upcoming autumn budget. The proposal, aimed at funding national priorities, sent shockwaves through the financial secto
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