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WH Smith delays results again after accounting errors

The retailer told shareholders the delay would give auditor PwC ‘further time to complete the required audit procedures’.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025

Black Friday Shopping To Decline 4%, First Drop In Four Years: Consumers Rein In 2025 Shopping

The 2025 holiday shopping season is here with many retailers already having early sales ahead of Black Friday on Nov. 28. Retailers may need to continue discounting products throughout the holidays with consumers saying they plan to spend less during the Black Friday shopping weekend.

Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025

FCA makes inquiries into WH Smith accounting error that wiped almost £600m off value

Regulator assessing whether firm breached UK disclosure rules for listed companies, but is yet to launch formal investigation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025

BoM asked to explain ‘what happened here’ after cost of website redesign revealed to be $96.5m

Environment minister Murray Watt ‘not happy’ with cost blowout and has shared concerns with new Bureau of Meteorology boss

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025

Here’s the Average Budget for 2025 Holiday Gatherings — Where Does Yours Stack Up?

Holiday spending is a highly personalized number. As long as it fits your budget, there's no right or wrong amount to spend.

GOBankingRates · Nov 23, 2025

5 Ways To Avoid Credit Card Debt This Holiday Season

Worried about holiday spending and credit card debt? Discover five helpful tips to avoid credit card debt and start the new year financially stress-free.

GOBankingRates · Nov 23, 2025

Nearly $1 trillion in fine art could change hands during the Great Wealth Transfer: ‘Collections can bring families closer together, but also drive them apart’

Boomer parents are finding their millennial kids have very different taste. "I know people who collect dinosaur skeletons," says Citi's Hannes Hofmann.

Fortune · Nov 19, 2025

WH Smith CEO quits after accounting error that wiped almost £600m off value

Company slashes profit outlook as it takes hit from blunder in North American division

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

WH Smith boss quits after investigation into 'extremely serious' accounting errors in North America

Profits in US division now expected to be as low as £5 million compared with £55 million before the shortcomings were exposed

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

WH Smith boss steps down as retailer issues fresh profit warning

Andrew Harrison, who currently heads the group’s UK division, has been appointed on an interim basis

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025