Individual Restaurants plots new pizza brand The restaurant group, which operates more than 30 locations across the UK, has announced plans to launch a new premium pizza brand. The business recently reported strong trading for its full financial year. Read more.

William Hill owner reports first quarter results 888 Holdings has posted sales of £431m for the first quarter of its financial year, ahead of the previously guided £420m to £430m. Read more.

easyJet posts first-half trading update The value-focused airline has reported strong summer bookings, and has said that it is on track to narrow its losses for the first half of the year. easyJet has said that losses should come in at between £340m and £360m. Read more.

Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos owner posts like-for-like growth Rank Group, the London-listed leisure group, has said like-for-like net gaming revenue (NGR) was up 6% to £182.3m, with both the venues and digital channels growing by 6%. The business has said that annual operating profit should be in line with guidance. Read more.

Loungers opening new site every ten days in 2024 The Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside operator is expanding rapidly across the UK. So far in 2024, the business has opened a new site every ten days. Read more.

Net gaming revenue up 6% at Entain The gaming and betting business, which owns the Ladbrokes and Coral brands, has recorded a 6% uptick in net gaming revenue, despite a 2% downturn in online gaming sales. Read more.