Vodafone faces £120 million franchisee legal battle over alleged ‘bad faith’ business practices
Vodafone is facing a £120 million-plus legal action brought by 61 of its current and former UK franchisees, marking one of the largest franchise-related claims to hit a major British company. The group of claimants, many long-standing and loyal franchise partners
Myenergi calls for local businesses to celebrate what makes Grimsby great
With Grimsby making headline news earlier this week as the ‘worklessness’ capital of Britain, Stallingborough-based renewable energy tech manufacturer myenergi is calling for local businesses to stand up to the criticism, champion the region and celebrate the thriving community that
Ashtead to shift primary listing stateside, dealing fresh blow to London’s market allure
In a significant setback for the London Stock Exchange’s global standing, Ashtead, one of Britain’s largest equipment hire groups, has announced plans to shift its primary listing to the United States. The move deals another blow to London’s efforts to remain
Thames Water risks running dry by spring 2025 without £3bn cash lifeline
Thames Water, Britain’s largest water supplier, has warned it will exhaust its cash reserves by March 2025 if it fails to secure urgent court approval for a £3 billion financial rescue package. Without the deal, the heavily indebted company could be
Claims firms rally for a PPI-style windfall as car finance scandal deepens
A sense of unease hung over the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire last month, where classic cars and cinematic icons gave way to rooms filled with anxious lawyers, bankers, and compliance officials from the motor finance industry. They had gathered for