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WH Smith boss steps down after US accounting probe

The group downgraded its full-year expectations once again as the profit shortfall in the US is set to be greater-than-feared.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

WH Smith postpones annual results amid probe into US accounting error

The retailer slashed its profit outlook in August after discovering it had overstated trading profits in North America by about £30 million.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

FTSE 100 reaches new high as gold and oil surge

Commodity strength and well received trading updates added up to a record day for stocks and shares.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

WH Smith’s US adventure is now stuck in an accounting hole

The plunge in the group’s share price looks more than justified. And while expansion plans survive, big questions remain

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

WH Smith shares tumble after £30 million accounting error

The London-listed travel retailer warned its yearly profits will be lower than previously expected

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

WH Smith shares tumble after lowering profit outlook on US accounting error

Shares in the London-listed travel retailer were down by about a third on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Almost £600m wiped off WH Smith value after £30m accounting error

Group cuts profit forecasts and launches review after mistake relating to North American arm

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 21 August: WH Smith error hits shares, Hays slashes dividend

An accounting error at WH Smith and dividend reset by Hays today put their midcap shares in the spotlight during another record session for the FTSE 100 index.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

‘I didn’t realise the game’s impact for years’: the making of the original Football Manager

When Kevin Toms created the first footie tactics simulation in the early days of the gaming industry, it became a phenomenon – and a source of cherished memories

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

Funky Pigeon sold to Card Factory for £24m

Funky Pigeon specialises in personalised cards and gifts and makes around £32 million in sales on average a year.

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025