David Callaghan
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Nando’s expansion hits profits
Restaurant chain Nando’s increased the number of branches from 343 to 370 in the past year, but profits fell.
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Holiday cottage firm rejects takeover bid
Sykes Cottages has rejected a takeover bid from US hotels group Wyndham, which owns the Days Inn and Ramada hotel brands.
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Co-op to lead convenience store race
The Co-operative Group is planning to open 100 convenience stores each year as sales at large supermarkets continue to fall.
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Four Seasons owner injects £50m
The buyout firm that owns the Four Seasons care homes chain invested £50m in the company to spend on properties and refurbishments.
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Tchenguiz launches £2.2bn damages claim
Property tycoon Vincent Tchenguiz has launched a damages claim for £2.2bn against accountancy firm Grant Thornton and an Icelandic bank.
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City fund may start break-up of Balfour
Balfour Beatty’s portfolio of private finance initiative contracts is the possible target of a city investment fund.
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House price growth slows again
The growth of house prices slowed down for the third time in a row this month.
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ASK and Zizzi sale moves closer
Private equity firm Bridgepoint is in exclusive talks with Gondola Group to buy ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurant chains for £225m.
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Graduates struggle to get mortgages
Young people with large amounts of student debt are finding it increasingly difficult to get mortgages.
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Bidders line up for TGI Friday’s
Three private equity firms are believed to be interested in buying restaurant chain TGI Friday’s.
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Battle for mortgage customers hots up
Banks are battling with each other to offer lower rates and win mortgage customers.
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Buy-to-let boomers ‘must be cautious’
Buy-to-let investors are rushing into the market, but need to be careful about which properties they purchase.