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Rank Group flags £9m per year hit from gambling tax increase
Thu 29 October 2026 11:29
(Sharecast News) - Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casino owner Rank Group said on Thursday that the rise in machine games duty announced in this week's Budget will add around £9m in costs per year before mitigating actions.
St James's Place posts record £242bn FUM, Q3 net inflows soften on tough comparator
Thu 29 October 2026 10:02
(Sharecast News) - Wealth manager St James's Place reported record funds under management in the third quarter, though softer net inflows and a lower retention rate versus last year were likely to draw investor attention.
IMI lifts FY EPS guidance as Q3 trading remains resilient
Thu 29 October 2026 08:47
(Sharecast News) - Engineering firm IMI lifted its full‑year earnings guidance on Thursday, raising its adjusted EPS range to 137p-143p after a stronger‑than‑expected contribution from Truflo Marine ahead of its disposal and firmer trading in its tr
Whitbread says freeze to business rates to have 'significant positive impact'
Thu 29 October 2026 08:09
(Sharecast News) - Premier Inn owner Whitbread welcomed Chancellor John Healey's Autumn Budget on Thursday, saying the freeze to business rates and a "more reasonable" increase in wages were set to have "a significant positive impact" on its performance.