Katie Linsell

AO World Plc is replacing UK call center employees with recruits based in South Africa, as the online household goods retailer hit out at higher taxes and other costs on businesses imposed by the British government. The South Africa call center, with 150 ... See more

Next raised its profit and sales outlook as the fashion and homewares retailer saw robust demand at the start of the year, even as estimated costs related to the conflict in the Middle East tripled. Pretax profit is expected to rise to £1.22 billion (€1.4... See more

(Dec 22): Easing UK inflation is putting extra money in consumers’ pockets ahead of Christmas, with last-minute shopping also boosting footfall. British families’ spending power rose for a third month to £257 (RM1,400) per week on average, a £5.67 increas... See more

(Nov 5): Marks & Spencer Group plc expects profit in the second half to rebound to at least last year’s level as the British retailer tries to move on from a costly cyberattack that has disrupted sales since April. Adjusted pre-tax profit fell 55% fro... See more