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Day: 19 November 2014

FTSE100 6,696 -12.5 pts (0.19%)

Wed close: Royal Mail hit by competition

Royal Mail shares fell sharply as the company marked its first year on the stock market with a warning about competition. Operating profits fell 21.5% but it was renewed concernsRead More

Internet is almost full says expert: what now?

The internet is running out of space and requires government action to ensure it continues to operate efficiently, according to an online security expert. Neil Anderson will address the issueRead More

Sharewatch: Laird

Fading Apple reliance gives electronics firm some bite

Bryan Johnston
My confidence in Laird Group has been reinforced by a recent meeting that I had with the company. Laird is still, to an extent, a company in change and doesRead More

Smith returns to Nucleus as CTO

Andrew Smith has rejoined Nucleus, the adviser built wrap, and will become chief technology officer (CTO) in January. He will be responsible for overseeing all platform and non-platform technology functions includingRead More

Revival for former theme park

£450m plan to build leisure resort in Ayrshire

Loudoun Castle
An ambitious £450m plan has been unveiled to build a holiday resort and new community around the former theme park at Loudoun Castle in Ayrshire. The Loudoun Castle Project has submittedRead More

Shoppers holding back on high street spending

Retailers are pinning their hopes on a rise in pay packets to help reverse a slide in sales. Shoppers spent 1.2% less in the shops in October compared to theRead More

Competitors could snatch £200m from Royal Mail

Royal Mail has warned that its revenues could be slashed by £200m unless it is allowed to operate on a level playing field with its competitors. In a declining marketRead More