August 2023

Toy giant Lego has seen half-year earnings tumble by nearly a fifth as the boom in demand seen during the pandemic faded. The Danish group reported a 19% fall in operating profits to 6.4 billion Danish krona (£738 million) in the six months to June 30. Lego saw sales growth slow to 1% with revenues at 27.4 billion […]

That’s according to Zoopla The number of home sales taking place across the UK this year is on track to be around a fifth (21%) lower than in 2022, according to a property website. About one million sales could be completed in 2023, which would be the lowest total since 2012 and equate to the

The first easyJet repatriation flights returning passengers to the UK following an air traffic control (ATC) fault will set off for London Gatwick as disruption continues. The failure, which led to a spate of cancellations and delays, was caused by flight data received by National Air Traffic Services (Nats) – with both primary and back-up

Jos Buttler believes the Hundred has made England “very battle-hardened” ahead of the white-ball series against New Zealand. The competition’s third edition concluded at Lord’s on Sunday with Southern Brave winning the women’s competition before Oval Invincibles scooped the men’s prize. England begin the T20 leg of the Black Caps’ tour at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday

Rishi Sunak said he wants people to “have confidence” in his plan to curb Channel crossings, as the total so far this year approaches 20,000. The Prime Minister said the number of migrant arrivals was lower than last year and this showed his plan to “stop the boats” was “working”. Crossings resumed on Tuesday, with

Environmental campaigners have hit out at the Government after it confirmed that EU-era restrictions that force housebuilders to mitigate the impact new developments have on river health are set to be scrapped under plans to provide an additional 100,000 new homes in England by 2030. The Government said the measure could provide an £18 billion

Joel Dommett has said making sure his script for the National Television Awards (NTAs) pokes fun while also steering away from controversy is what he finds “hardest” about hosting the show. The comedian and TV presenter, 38, said he works on the script solidly for a month before the ceremony at The O2 in London,

Fulham have completed the signing of Belgium defender Timothy Castagne from Leicester for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £15million. The Cottagers confirmed the 27-year-old right-back has agreed a contract until the summer of 2027, with the option of another 12 months. Castagne, who has made 33 senior appearances for Belgium, told Fulham’s official

Trust in the grocery sector has plummeted to its lowest point in more than a decade as the majority of households grapple with supermarket prices, a survey suggests. Which?’s monthly consumer insight tracker found that trust in the sector dropped in August to the lowest it has been since February 2013, after horse DNA had

Prudential is set to unveil its latest trading performance later this week as shareholders hope for a revival under its new boss. The insurance giant has seen its shares drift slightly lower this year as it has been impacted by China’s faltering economy. Prudential will report its half-year results to investors in an update on