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Dec 20, 2024 · As has become traditional at this time of year, we're taking a look forward to the 12 months ahead. Specifically, Insider has sought out the companies with big plans for 2025 - be that expanding geographically, buying other businesses, coming up with new innovations or building their teams. There are a lot of exciting businesses to get through, so let's get started:

Dec 4, 2024 · This afternoon, the Scottish Government will publish, for parliamentary scrutiny, its initial spending and tax proposals for 2025 and 2026. Finance Secretary Shona Robison is expected to begin speaking just before 3pm and this page will update regularly during her statement, followed by analysis and reaction. Scroll below for all the key points:

Dec 20, 2024 · Here we share our thoughts on the top five themes and trends that will matter for people and businesses in Scotland in 2025. Can consumers ride to the rescue? Scotland’s economy had a strong start to this year, but there’s been a clear slowdown in recent months. Key to regaining some momentum will be the country’s consumers and their attitudes towards spending. Surveys suggest that ...

Mar 1, 2021 · It will be moving to a new site in Robroyston in 2025, around 2.5 miles from its current Westerhill premises. The company follows Aviva, which announced last year that it would be moving from Bishopbriggs to a new facility in Motherwell in the summer. Pearson weighed down as university students avoid printed course books UK’s Covid economic recovery falls behind global benchmark Charlie ...

Dec 23, 2024 · Direct Line's board has given the green light to Aviva's £3.7bn takeover offer. The insurer's board announced their endorsement of Aviva's latest £3.7bn bid this morning via a stock exchange announcement. Shareholders are set to receive 0.2867 Aviva shares, 129.7p in cash, and potentially a dividend of up to 5p per share under the deal's terms. The offer places Direct Line at a 73% premium ...

Jan 3, 2025 · The billionaire Whittaker family behind Clydeport owner Peel Ports has seen its earnings increase despite a fall in profits at the group. The family shared a dividend pot of £153.9m with fellow shareholders for the year ending 31 March 2024, up from the previous year's £138.9m. Companies House filings also reveal a proposed final dividend of £74.5m, an increase from £64.5m. This boost for ...

Dec 10, 2024 · The French-state owned transport company has a 12% share of the London bus market, and is a subsidiary of the broader RATP Group, and operates 10 depots across central and west London, along with a fleet of around 1,000 buses. Of these buses, a third are fully electric. “This is a significant acquisition for the group that will diversify our portfolio and materially grow our earnings in the ...

Mar 22, 2024 · A newly-formed company, wholly-owned by funds advised by KKR and its affiliates, first announced the deal in December . SMS shareholders will now receive 955p for each share. Two representatives of KKR - Andrew Furze and Yimei Luo - are expected to be appointed as non-executive directors to the SMS board. Ruth Leak, James Richards and Mike Winkel will step down as independent non-executive ...

Nov 28, 2024 · ArcelorMittal is set to put a European subsidiary of Liberty Steel into administration, due to a €140m debt, which a London court found was unlikely to be paid. The world's second-largest steelmaker sued Liberty Steel East Europe after an arbitration tribunal ruled in its favour over unpaid debt relating to the acquisition of certain assets in 2019.