Day: April 9, 2025
JD Sports CEO Warns on ‘Volatile’ Year Ahead, Declines to Comment on Trump Tariffs Following Q4 Gains
Shares for JD Sports rose nearly 14 percent on Wednesday following steady growth in fiscal 2025 despite entering into a “volatile” market spurred by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announced last week. According to the UK-based athletic retailer, like-for-like revenue increased 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 despite a “challenging market,” with organic revenue…
Read MoreUK tourism set for upgrade under new proposals
The UK’s struggling travel industry is to be given a shot in the arm, as part of new measures to cut red tape for local hotels, restaurants, and pubs. On Monday, the Government unveiled its Plan for Change. It aims to cut “outdated regulations”, allowing local firms in tourism, hospitality, and leisure to collaborate directly…
Read MoreNatWest backs Yonder – the Startups 100 star disrupting credit
Banking giant NatWest Group has this week announced a minority investment in Yonder, the fast-growing credit card that offers rewards tailored to customer lifestyles and preferences. Yonder has thrice appeared in the Startups 100 Index, our list of the fastest-growing new companies in the UK. The platform placed third this January, fresh off the back…
Read MoreHow to conquer the UK with the Innovator Founder visa
The UK has a thriving startup ecosystem, so it’s no surprise that many non-UK residents want to move to the country to start a business. The problem is that the UK’s immigration process is complicated and time-consuming. Among the long list of requirements, you usually need to be in full-time work or study to get…
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