Shares in Mothercare have dropped by almost 68% after stating that its leading Middle East franchise partner is reviewing its stores, in light of the “ongoing situation in a number” of its territories.

The British heritage brand stated that while this review is yet to conclude, it is anticipating the closure of the "substantial majority" of its franchised stores in the region in 2027

Heineken’s pub business is nearing a deal to acquire around 300 venues from Stonegate, the UK’s largest pub group, in a transaction reportedly worth about £300m

Shares in Craneware have fallen by over 23% after the firm stated that its revenue expectations have been reset to the equivalent of $185m in the current financial year