Business

JIMMY Choo strode towards its £896 million takeover by US fashion brand Michael Kors in confident mood after more than doubling half-year profit. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

DESPITE an unexpected jump in the UK’s latest manufacturing PMI this morning, the pound’s attempts to push higher against the US dollar are still hindered today by concerns over the pace of Brexit talks. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

LADBROKES Coral doubled its dividend payout as it backed its future prospects despite a lack of “sporting sparkle”. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

RESTAURANT Group’s recipe for success whetted investors’ appetite as it tempts back diners with better value and quality meals. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

ROME must slash its budget deficit to have any hope of cutting down Italy’s staggering debt levels, EU commissioner Pierre Moscovici has warned. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

A SURPRISE rise in the IHS Markit UK manufacturing PMI for August has failed to push the pound higher against the euro this morning. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

JOHN Lewis is adding plumbers and builders to its services for shoppers looking to spruce up their homes. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

THE pound was steady against the euro as a key Bank of England policymaker called for an interest rate rise in September. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

A SLUMP in the UK’s business outlook has cancelled out the positive effect of rising consumer confidence to keep the pound on the decline versus the US dollar this morning. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed

THE Royal Mail and Provident Financial have crashed out of Britain’s top stock index the FTSE 100 in a humiliating relegation for the troubled firms. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed