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Allica Bank profits soar as fintech chief eyes unicorn status for 'super clear' SME focus

The fintech has grown at an unprecedented rate since its launch in 2020 and has amassed a host of accolades for its rapid expansion - but the CEO says the 'products are not more than half done'

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Brooks Macdonald hit by poor market performance as investor withdrawals continue

The asset manager suffered from a significant hit to its investments and market performance over the quarter, as the firm continued to integrate its recent acquisitions

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Inflation remains stubbornly high at 2.6 per cent in March

The year-on-year increase in consumer price inflation (CPI) was lower than the 2.7 per cent figure forecast in a Bloomberg poll of economists

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Grant Thornton's revenue climbs to 拢724m, bolstered by Cinven PE deal approval

The deal, first announced in November, sees Grant Thornton become the largest 海角视频 professional services business to take external equity investment.

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Inicio AI secures 拢2.6m funding round

Company is planning to use fresh injection of capital to expand product range and make new hires

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De La Rue shares skyrocket 17% after it agrees to 拢263m takeover deal

The board of De La Rue has agreed to a 130p a share offer from US private equity giant Atlas Holdings, sending the banknote printer's share price up 17 per cent

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S&U shares drop as annual profits dented by motor finance scandal

S&U saw pre-tax profit for the financial year ending January 31 2025 fall to 拢24m, compared to 拢33.6m in the previous period.

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Lenders failing bereaved customers as FCA says they are 'unclear' on policy

The Financial Conduct Authority has said lenders are failing bereaved customers as they are unsure about policy, with a multi-firm review finding that firms are unable to meet their own standards

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US dollar on the longest losing streak since 2015 as de-dollarisation fears grow

The US dollar has fallen for a fifth straight day as markets continue to reassess the currency's position in the global economy

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Accountancy firm launches new base in Birmingham

HB&O can trace its roots back to 1924 but this is the first time it has ever had a presence in the city

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Opinion: Businesses should rethink recruitment and invest in skills the North West needs

Chris Stott, Manchester office senior partner at KPMG 海角视频, looks at the latest North West recruitment figures

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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Robson Laidler Accountants, Swinburne Maddison, RG, Square One Law and Burnetts Solicitors

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Investors pile into gold as Trump's tariff turmoil continues

The price of gold has climbed to another record high, as anxiety around Donald Trump's tariff plan and a falling dollar push investors into the traditional safe haven asset

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Principality Building Society makes long-term commitment to high street presence

It said has made an commitment to at least the end of 2030

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Manufacturers and female founders flock to Northern Powerhouse fund as it prepares for its anniversary

Robot submarine firm among those backed by Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

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Newcastle Financial Advisers snaps up County Durham company as owners retire

Orchard founders Graeme and Michele Leigh are now retiring after launching the business 27 years ago

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Nikhil Rathi secures another five-year term as FCA chief amidst 海角视频 regulatory overhaul

Nikhil Rathi has been reappointed by the Chancellor to serve another five years as the boss of the FCA, the 海角视频's largest financial watchdog

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City analysts downgrade luxury stocks as impact of Trump tariffs filter through

Deutsche Bank has downgraded the share price for luxury companies Richemont, LVMH, Moncler and Kering, as the impact of Trump's tariffs starts to filter through

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Former Bank of England policymaker says 'hold' rates at 4.5 per cent in May

Jonathan Haskel, a former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has said rates should be kept on hold - despite deflationary effects from Donald Trump's tariffs

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Barclays shares explode higher as FTSE 100 rebounds after Trump roll back

Barclays shares have rocketed in early trading after the 海角视频 bank was battered by the escalating US-China trade war last week. The FTSE 100 firm was the biggest riser on the blue-chip index

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Funding deal for Entrepreneurs Circle

Company has launched a new training facility in Solihull and aims to create 12 jobs over the coming months

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Banks face turmoil as HSBC and Barclays shares plummet amid escalating global trade war

HSBC, Barclays, Standard Chartered, Lloyds and Natwest shares are all down today as the global trade war kicks off

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North West's hybrid working firms want staff to spend more time in the office

Grant Thornton to study finds hybrid working boosts productivity and wellbeing

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Saga reports surge in profits as demand for cruises among over-50s soars

The company told markets this morning that underlying profit before tax for the year ended January 31 was 拢47.8m, up 25 per cent year on year.

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By City AM Close Brothers announces strategic shift in lending, prioritising commercial insurance over personal lines The lender said it would start to focus on insurance products designed for businesses, which the firm said offered better risk-adjusted returns and long-term growth potential

Accountancy firm Bishop Fleming opens Exeter office

The new office is the second-largest in the company's network and employs more than 100 staff

The latest acquisition and equity investment deals in Wales

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Firms featured include Amotio, Draig Therapeutics, Ceryx Medical, Pink Storage and B Fit Group.

Law firm launches new planning practice in Birmingham

Freeths expands services with plans to grow team in the city

Revolut launches stocks and shares ISAs, partners with top fund managers for 海角视频 customers

The digital banking giant has expanded its investment offering into stocks and shares ISAs for 海角视频 customers

By City AM FTSE 100 darling Rolls-Royce set to smash through latest milestone Rolls-Royce shares are set to be worth 拢10 each for the first time in the next few weeks

North East investment company Develop North launches new growth strategy

The company launched by Tier One Capital says devolution and overseas investment have made the region ripe for investment

Plans for glass bottling factory in Ebbw Vale creating 600 jobs abandoned

Ciner Glass said the project is no longer commercially viable

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The Centre for Cities said that bringing much need new residential development is key to thriving the centres of many of town s and cities in the 海角视频

Rio Tinto's dealmaking hunt brings back memories of disastrous takeovers

Exclusive: The mining industry is well-known for its dealmaking obsession and Rio Tinto was one of the worst offenders with a series of disastrous takeovers

Transport Simister Island project approved: Five lanes and new set for key motorway interchange The junction has been earmarked for a major overhaul for years

Safety communications business aims for US and European growth after winning NPIF II investment

Audiebant's systems deliver messages in emergency situations

Plans for nuclear and tech park in Gloucestershire could create 1,000 jobs

Chiltern Vital Berkeley has launched a consultation on the scheme and is inviting the public to share their views on the proposals

South West Water to pay 拢24m for wastewater spills

Water regulator Ofwat said an investigation found a 'range of failures' at the Exeter-based company

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The Centre for Cities said that bringing much need new residential development is key to thriving the centres of many of town s and cities in the 海角视频