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B&Q sales surge as DIY giant capitalises on Homebase store closures

Their major rival Homebase shut more than 50 stores by March after tumbling into administration

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 23 September: Kingfisher shares jump on new guidance, UK output slows

Strong trading at BQ and Screwfix today led to a profit upgrade by the FTSE 100-listed retailer Kingfisher.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

Stocks dip amid Trump’s Fed move and French worry

The FTSE 100 index closed down 55.60 points, 0.6%, at 9,265.80.

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025

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UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending

Parent groups of Primark and B&Q hit as analysts say jobs and inflation concerns could affect sales

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025

Decoding Mallya’s 259-minute spin job: From king of good times to podcast prince of excuses

When Raj Shamani – a role model for much of India’s Gen Z – sat across Vijay Mallya for a podcast lasting 258 minutes and 47 seconds – what we ended up with wasn’t just highly viral content but also a carefully constructed image management exercise vaguely masquerading as some…

Newslaundry · Jun 11, 2025

FTSE drops back amid retail weakness and higher bond yields

London’s top index finished down by 0.59%, or 52.04 points, to close at 8,726.01.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

Warm weather boosts B&Q’s DIY and garden sales

B&Q owner Kingfisher said UK and Ireland like-for-like sales jumped 5.9% higher in the three months to April 30.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

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FTSE 100 Live 28 May: Thames Water hit by record fine, weather boosts B&Q sales

In-demand Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems today offset a 3% reverse for BQ owner Kingfisher as the FTSE 100 index stayed in sight of record territory.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

Cleaning experts reveal the quick way to clean your BBQ with beer - all you need is a leftover can or bottle

Beer and BBQs go hand in hand anyway...

Ideal Home · Apr 29, 2025

London stocks make gains after drop in inflation

The FTSE 100 finished 25.79 points, or 0.3%, higher to end the day at 8,689.59.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

FTSE makes gains after boost from positive Shell shares

The FTSE 100 finished 25.79 points higher to end the day at 8,663.8.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

B&Q owner Kingfisher urges Reeves to rethink tax rises for retailers

Government accused of increasing retailers’ NI contributions and business rates but aiming to cut tax for big tech

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

Shell boss sees pay jump as group vows to boost investor returns on cost savings

Wael Sawan’s total pay lifted by 9% to £8.6 million in 2024 as he landed a £2.9 million annual bonus and £3.9 million in share awards.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

B&Q owner Kingfisher’s profit slides as ‘big-ticket’ spending remains squeezed

The DIY giant said it was expecting around a £145 million hit this year from higher wages, taxes and inflation.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

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Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Ian Cheshire to step down as chairman of Channel 4 after three years

His term will end on April 10 2025.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

FTSE 100 lifts to month-high amid strong banking stocks

London’s top index finished 29.60 points, or 0.36%, higher to end the day at 8,291.68.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024

B&Q owner says budget uncertainty hit spending and tax rise will cost it £31m

Kingfisher says it faced weak market in October, as Greggs also complains of cost of national insurance increase

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

B&Q owner Kingfisher braces for £31m rise in tax bill next year

The DIY giant said consumer spending weakened as a result of uncertainty in the lead up to the autumn Budget statement in the UK.

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Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

B&Q owner Kingfisher warns of £31 million hit from National Insurance changes next year

Blow revealed as CBI boss says NI reforms will hit profits, investment and growth

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024

B&Q owner Kingfisher reports weak demand for kitchens and bathrooms

Shares in FTSE 100-listed company rise after it reports improved full-year profit forecast

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024

NGO Reports 'Human Rights Disaster' At Uganda Oil Project

A massive oil project in Uganda co-owned by French group TotalEnergies and China's CNOOC is mired in reports of sexual violence, forced evictions and environmental damage, climate activists said Monday.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2024

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Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2024

Kingfisher swoops for British Land CFO Bhavesh Mistry to replace Bernard Bot as finance chief

Boardroom refresh follows run of profit warnings

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2024

Chair of B&Q owner Kingfisher to step down after string of profit warnings

City grandee Andrew Cosslett to be replaced by former Premier League director Claudia Arney

Newslaundry · Apr 5, 2024

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