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B&M turnaround delivers renewed UK sales growth
Read the full story: B&M turnaround delivers renewed UK sales growthB&M reports stronger sales following its ongoing operational turnaround programme. UK like-for-like sales increased 3.2% during the second quarter, while improved margins and cash generation supported higher first-half profits.
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Cavendish simplifies leadership amid declining advisory revenue

Cavendish has consolidated its leadership following weaker interim financial results. Julian Morse becomes sole chief executive as the investment bank targets more than £3m in annualised savings after reporting a statutory pre-tax loss.









