David Callaghan
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Nisa investigates data leak
Convenience store supplier Nisa Retail has asked accountancy firm EY to investigate a leak of shareholders’ contact details and passwords.
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French bank wants Canary Wharf HQ
Societe Generale, the French bank, is close to agreeing a new London headquarters at Canary Wharf.
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Greene King to make improved bid for Spirit
Pub operator Greene King is planning to make an improved bid of £700m for rival Spirit ahead of a deadline on Tuesday.
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Barbecue restaurant chain plans 100 branches
Barbecue restaurant company Hickory’s plans to open up to 100 branches in the UK.
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Fitness First to sell 80 clubs
Gym chain Fitness First is planning to sell its 80 clubs in Germany for around £200m.
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Tesco cover-up revealed
Evidence of a cover-up at Tesco has been found by accountants investigating a mis-statement of £250m profits.
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Pension reform hits home loans
Older people will find it harder to secure a home loan after rules around pension annuities are relaxed in April next year, mortgage advisers warned.
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Travis Perkins hit by warm weather
Travis Perkins has become the latest retailer to blame the warm autumn weather for some disappointing sales.
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HSBC offers 0.99% home loan
HSBC is now offering a two-year fixed mortgage rate of 0.99%, which is a 2.95% discount on the bank’s standard variable rate.
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Accor faces digital challenge
Hotel group Accor is to reveal plans to fight online travel agents who eat into hoteliers’ profits.
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Virgin Money pulls out of float plan
Challenger bank Virgin Money has followed rival Aldermore and dropped plans for a flotation.
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Tesco chief moves to calm staff
The new chief executive of Tesco, Dave Lewis, has told the retailer’s staff that he will publish an accurate report of the company’s profits on Thursday.