Your latest business news for Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
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00:00Hello, and welcome to the latest business bulletin on Tuesday 18th March.
00:05The UK's largest pawnbroker H&T Group has revealed higher profits for the past 12 months
00:09in a record-breaking performance, as pressure on consumer finances helped drive higher demand
00:13for pawnbroking.
00:15Another listed firm reporting strong results is regeneration specialist Harworth Group,
00:19which has hailed record revenue in land sales, boosted by deals with Microsoft and Fraser's
00:23Group.
00:24One business leaving the London market is Gusborne, after deciding its future is better
00:28served as a private entity.
00:30The premium English still and sparkling wine producer is set to delist from AIM, with today
00:34marking the final day of trading for its ordinary shares on the exchange.
00:38Westmoreland, a family-owned motorway service operator behind prominent sites in the north-west
00:42and south-west of England and in Scotland, has reported increased profits.
00:46The Westmoreland service stations, including Teabay and Gloucester, showcase local produce
00:50in their farm shops and cafes and have attracted support from celebrities.
00:54And finally, bubble tea brand Gong Cha has announced major UK expansion plans, after
00:58agreeing a deal to open hundreds of stores and create thousands of jobs.