YouGov shares jump after revenue and profit growth revealed October 29, 2024 YouGov shares jumped 13 per cent on Tuesday as the data firm reported revenue and operating profit narrowly ahead of full-year expectations. In unaudited results for the year to 31 July, 2024, Yougov posted a three per cent organic revenue increase, with reported revenue up 30 per cent to £335.3m, driven by its recent CPS [...]
Tory leadership: Kemi Badenoch’s lead drops as Robert Jenrick closes in October 1, 2024 Kemi Badenoch’s poll lead amongst Tory members has dropped from 18 points to just four ahead of rival Robert Jenrick, a new survey has found. The YouGov poll with Sky News found that if Badenoch and Jenrick went head-to-head in the final round, members would choose her by 52 per cent versus his 48 per [...]
Public wary of tax rises as economists warn on ‘disappointing’ fiscal progress August 21, 2024 Although the public are opposed to tax rises in general, there are a couple of taxes which could go up with popular support. Perhaps unsurprisingly, these are taxes which most people do not pay.
Yodel receives £85m in funding – but how should it be spent? August 8, 2024 Yougov’s chief executive Steve Hatch takes a closer look at the data behind the biggest stories in business. Liverpool-based delivery firm Yodel recently announced an £85m funding package from a consortium of investors. The deal has dealt the final blow to the proposed merger between the parcel company and Shift, which led to a rescue deal for [...]
YouGov shares soar as market researcher snaps up Yabble in £4.5m deal and raises guidance August 6, 2024 Polling and market research company YouGov has acquired New Zealand-based generative AI company Yabble in a £4.5m cash deal as it slightly notches up its full-year guidance.
With Ted Baker stores set to close across the UK, what did consumers make of the brand? August 1, 2024 Yougov’s chief executive Steve Hatch takes a closer look at the data behind the biggest stories in business.
The Range is eyeing up Homebase – but do the brands go together? July 25, 2024 Six years after initially rescuing Homebase, Hilco Capital has had an expression of interest from The Range over a potential sale. While talks are at an early stage, data from YouGov BrandIndex suggests that, if the acquisition does eventually go through, it may be a well-built match. Firstly, both are well regarded, and each might [...]
Even as sales slump, Jonathan Akeroyd leaves Burberry a stronger brand July 18, 2024 As Akeroyd leaves the famous fashion brand, Steve Hatch unpacks the data asking: Is Burberry throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
Kemi Badenoch twice as popular as nearest rival to lead Conservatives July 11, 2024 Former business secretary Kemi Badenoch has twice as much support as her nearest rival to take over as Conservative leader, a poll has found.
Election 2024: Why Jeremy Hunt and Penny Mordaunt could lose their seats June 27, 2024 With the general election just a week away, some Tories - including Jeremy Hunt and Penny Mordaunt - may be struggling to get a good night’s sleep.