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Bricking It: How Lego built a toy shop behemoth

Starting out with wooden yo-yos, Lego has grown to become one of the biggest toy brands in the world - but with that has come a significant environmental impact, writes Adam Maguire.
Business • 10 Jan 25

Merlin highlights challenging London market

Merlin Entertainments today cautioned that London remained a challenging market despite recent favourable foreign exchange rate movements.
Business • 19 May 16

Merlin profits edge up after Alton Towers accident

Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainments has seen its annual profits edge up after last summer's rollercoaster accident which left five people seriously injured.
Business • 25 Feb 16

Merlin sales boosted by sun and Legoland demand

Merlin Entertainments posted a rise in first quarter revenue helped by good weather in Europe and continued strong trade at its US Legoland Parks.
Business • 14 May 15

Merlin says traded well in key summer months

Madam Tussauds and Legoland operator Merlin Entertainments said it traded well over its key summer period and forecast a year of growth.
Business • 18 Sep 14

Legoland to close hotel after extremist threats

Legoland will close its hotel in England this weekend after far-right extremists made threats against the theme park for agreeing to host a Muslim family fun day.
News • 06 Mar 14

London Eye's owner plans flotation

The company behind UK attractions including the London Eye, Madame Tussauds and Alton Towers has announced plans to float on the London stock market.
Business • 21 Oct 13

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