Today’s news in brief – 9/5/2025
UK-listed companies issued 62 profit warnings in Q1 2025, an 11% year-on-year drop, according to EY. Despite the decline, 18% of firms issued warnings in the past year—consistent with periods of economic shock. The most cited cause was contract and order delays (40%), the highest in 25 years, followed by policy uncertainty (26%) and labour issues (18%). April saw a surge in tariff-related warnings amid global trade disruption. Share price drops on warning days also rose to 17%. EY warns companies to remain agile, reassess strategies, and build financial resilience to navigate prolonged uncertainty and shifting global trade dynamics.
Interpath has advised Alternative Bridging Corporation on securing a £150m funding package, combining a mezzanine facility from a global institutional asset manager and an extended warehouse facility from Barclays. The funding will support the growth of its residential bridging loan portfolio. Based in London, Alternative Bridging offers bespoke property finance solutions, including development and buy-to-let loans. The deal was facilitated by Interpath’s Jack Dutton and Olivia Dunning, with the firm praising the lender’s market strength. The new capital enhances Alternative Bridging’s capacity to meet client needs and reflects confidence in its position within the UK’s specialist lending market.
Cooper Parry has appointed John Monds as associate partner to lead its national transfer pricing team from its Manchester “superhub.” Monds brings over 20 years of experience, having worked both in Big 4 firms (EY and KPMG) and in-house at JD Sports, managing global transfer pricing operations across 38 countries. His dual perspective enables him to offer commercially sound and practical tax solutions. Monds emphasized the firm’s collaborative culture and sees strong growth potential in transfer pricing. Cooper Parry’s head of tax, Simon Baines, praised Monds’ rare blend of technical skill and business acumen, calling it vital for future expansion.
