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Britain sees 14% annual rise in missed direct debit payments
Date: September 14, 2023
Britain sees 14% annual rise in missed direct debit payments By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reported an annual rise of 14% in missed bill payments last month for their second highest rate on record, figures on Thursday showed, pointing to growing financial strain on households. The percentage of failed direct debits – mostly...
UK’s IG Group ekes out revenue rise from interest income, U.S. trading
Date: September 14, 2023
UK’s IG Group ekes out revenue rise from interest income, U.S. trading (Reuters) – British online trading platform IG Group on Thursday reported a marginal rise in its first-quarter revenue after a big boost from net interest income and strong U.S. trading helped offset a fall in the number of active clients. Changing market conditions...
British retailer John Lewis says turnaround delayed by two years
Date: September 14, 2023
British retailer John Lewis says turnaround delayed by two years By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -John Lewis Partnership’s turnaround will take two years longer than planned and cost more money, the British retailer warned on Thursday, as stubborn inflation and rising interest rates batter shoppers and store groups alike. The employee-owned group, which runs John...
Swedish inflation slows in August; Riksbank still expected to hike next week
Date: September 14, 2023
Swedish inflation slows in August; Riksbank still expected to hike next week STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The pace of headline Swedish inflation slowed more than expected in August, official data showed on Thursday, but analysts believe it will not be enough to prevent the central bank raising its policy interest rate next week. The consumer price...
Thyssenkrupp creates green tech division, launches performance programme
Date: September 14, 2023
Thyssenkrupp creates green tech division, launches performance programme FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Thyssenkrupp on Thursday unveiled plans to bundle its businesses with a green technology angle in one segment and launched a performance programme in a bid to reach its mid-term targets and regain trust among investors. The move is the first major effort by CEO...
New Zealand’s National Party looks to cement lead 30 days out from election
Date: September 14, 2023
New Zealand’s National Party looks to cement lead 30 days out from election By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Thirty days out from New Zealand’s general election, recent polls show the opposition party National cementing its lead, as both parties are on the campaign trail trying to win over voters with proposed tax cuts and...