FTSE 100 climbs as US-China trade fears recede Joshua Mahony, chief market analyst at Scope Markets, said fears around the US-China trade spat have abated for the time being. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
Amazon says Web Services are recovering after outage hits millions of users – as it happened Fortnite, Roblox, SnapChat, Lloyds Bank, Ring doorbells and Amazon’s own shopping site among services hit by online outage The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025
B&M ousts finance chief as it warns again on profits after £7m accounts error Discount retailer looks for successor for Mike Schmidt, who is stepping down as chief financial officer The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025
B&M cuts profit targets again after £7m accounting error The discount retail firm’s finance chief also said he plans to step down from the business in a surprise update on Monday. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
B&M shares plunge as finance chief quits over ‘embarrassing’ accounting error The discount retailer said the issue has been resolved but will have a financial impact The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
FTSE 100 flat as buyback boosts Imperial Brands The FTSE 100 index closed up just 4.44 points at 9,483.58. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
B&M set to slash prices following profit warning The budget retailer has 786 stores across the UK The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
B&M pledges turnaround as it warns over profits after sliding UK sales The chain said it was taking ‘decisive actions’ to boost its flagging performance but cautioned these will take up to 18 months to take effect. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
B&M customers urged to return glass mug over boiling water safety risk B&M customers have been asked to return an autumnal glass mug after the retailer identified a safety risk The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
B&M issues warning to shoppers as product removed from shelves due to risk The product has been sold in B&M stores since July and is being removed as a 'precautionary measure'. The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025
Times change, so do people. So why does the British Museum still think it’s OK to display human remains? Bodies and body parts have long been part of collections of imperial plunder over the years – but museums must understand that attitudes have moved on The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2025
I turned these £8 B&M lampshades into striking outdoor solar lights - they’ve transformed my garden seating area And it only took me five minutes to do! Ideal Home · Jul 23, 2025
‘Not an attractive place to shop’: how Poundland lost its appeal to shoppers Budget retailer had a pre-tax loss of more than £51m last year and is struggling to lure back customers amid stiff competition from rivals The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025 Retail park near Scottish city hits the market for £18 million A RETAIL park just south of Aberdeen, which includes retail giants like Aldi, B&M, Home Bargains and Matalan, has been put up for sale ...
Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025 FTSE 100 closes higher after survey shows UK services sector returned to growth The S&P Global UK services purchasing managers’ business activity index rose to 50.9 points in May.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025 Lower-income consumers missing out on pay rises fuels fall in sales at B&M Shares down in early trading as retailer also blames ‘challenging UK retail trading environment’ after profits slide
Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025 B&M UK sales squeezed as lower-income consumers miss out on wage rises The retail chain said cutting some of its prices had resulted in it making less money for products like homeware, toys, and electricals.
Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025 B&M to appoint new boss in ‘coming weeks’ as UK sales slip However, the value chain saw shares tick higher after it told shareholders that earnings are set to be in the top half of previous guidance.
Ideal Home · Apr 1, 2025 B&M has nailed 2025's breakout garden furniture trend - it's one of the most affordable and stylish I've seen Get the luxe look for less
Ideal Home · Mar 26, 2025 5 simple tips stylists use to instantly make a spring tablescape look better – impress your guests this Easter Interior stylist duo the Style Makers share their tips to give your table some pizazz
Ideal Home · Mar 4, 2025 Shoppers are racing to their local B&M to grab the viral £6 fluted bowl - it’s a dead ringer for a £59 designer alternative Social media can't get enough of this viral buy - and it's easy to see why...
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 B&M slashes profit forecast amid ‘uncertain’ economy as CEO plans to retire Chief executive Alex Russo said he will step down in April as the retailer issued a profit warning for the current financial year.
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025 Kendall pledges to ‘overhaul’ Government relationship with employers Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall described her department as the ‘HR department’ for ministers’ growth plans.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025 ‘The ghosts are everywhere’: can the British Museum survive its omni-crisis? Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of a thief on the inside, Britain’s most visited museum is in deep trouble. Can it restore its reputation?