Rolls-Royce scraps targets, dividend on pandemic hit British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce said it was scrapping its targets and its final dividend, taking steps to shore up its finances as airlines around the world ground planes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business • 06 Apr 20
Rolls-Royce scraps targets, dividend on pandemic hit British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce said it was scrapping its targets and its final dividend, taking steps to shore up its finances as airlines around the world ground planes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business • 06 Apr 20
BMW sold 2.52 million cars last year BMW said it sold 2.52 million BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles in 2019, making it the best-selling premium car group, ahead of rival Daimler. Business • 10 Jan 20
BMW sold 2.52 million cars last year BMW said it sold 2.52 million BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles in 2019, making it the best-selling premium car group, ahead of rival Daimler. Business • 10 Jan 20
Rolls-Royce forecasts cash improvement British engineer Rolls-Royce said a build-up of inventory such as the Trent 7000 engine that powers the Airbus A330neo would unwind in the second half and drive a "significant improvement" in cash flow. Business • 06 Aug 19
Rolls-Royce forecasts cash improvement British engineer Rolls-Royce said a build-up of inventory such as the Trent 7000 engine that powers the Airbus A330neo would unwind in the second half and drive a "significant improvement" in cash flow. Business • 06 Aug 19
Rolls-Royce continuing with Brexit contingency plans British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce said it was continuing with contingency plans as uncertainty grows on whether Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan will receive parliamentary backing. Business • 16 Nov 18
Rolls-Royce continuing with Brexit contingency plans British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce said it was continuing with contingency plans as uncertainty grows on whether Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan will receive parliamentary backing. Business • 16 Nov 18
Rolls-Royce to sell commercial marine business Rolls-Royce Holdings said it would sell its loss-making commercial marine business to Kongsberg Gruppen for an enterprise value of £500m. Business • 06 Jul 18
Rolls-Royce to sell commercial marine business Rolls-Royce Holdings said it would sell its loss-making commercial marine business to Kongsberg Gruppen for an enterprise value of £500m. Business • 06 Jul 18
Rolls-Royce soars as it issues ambitious mid-term goals Britain's Rolls-Royce said it would exceed its 2020 guidance as it announced new ambitious mid-term goals today. Business • 15 Jun 18
Rolls-Royce soars as it issues ambitious mid-term goals Britain's Rolls-Royce said it would exceed its 2020 guidance as it announced new ambitious mid-term goals today. Business • 15 Jun 18
Rolls-Royce says engine problem has spread Rolls-Royce said a costly compressor problem that had grounded Boeing planes had now been found in a different type of engine. Business • 11 Jun 18
Rolls-Royce says engine problem has spread Rolls-Royce said a costly compressor problem that had grounded Boeing planes had now been found in a different type of engine. Business • 11 Jun 18
Rolls-Royce sells parts maker L'Orange to Woodward Rolls-Royce has agreed to sell its Germany-based diesel parts maker L'Orange to US-based engineering company Woodward for €700m, as part of a plan to simplify its business. Business • 09 Apr 18
Rolls-Royce sells parts maker L'Orange to Woodward Rolls-Royce has agreed to sell its Germany-based diesel parts maker L'Orange to US-based engineering company Woodward for €700m, as part of a plan to simplify its business. Business • 09 Apr 18
Rolls-Royce posts record reported loss in 2016 Rolls-Royce today posted a record reported loss of £4.6 billion as a fine to settle bribery charges and the collapse in the pound from Brexit capped a difficult few years for the British aero engine maker. Business • 14 Feb 17
Rolls-Royce posts record reported loss in 2016 Rolls-Royce today posted a record reported loss of £4.6 billion as a fine to settle bribery charges and the collapse in the pound from Brexit capped a difficult few years for the British aero engine maker. Business • 14 Feb 17
Rolls-Royce says committed to UK British engineering company Rolls-Royce confirmed its commitment to the UK in the wake of the country's vote to leave the EU, as it said it was comfortable with its outlook for the year. Business • 28 Jun 16
Rolls-Royce says committed to UK British engineering company Rolls-Royce confirmed its commitment to the UK in the wake of the country's vote to leave the EU, as it said it was comfortable with its outlook for the year. Business • 28 Jun 16
Rolls-Royce cuts profit forecast again Rolls-Royce issued its fourth profit warning in just over a year and said it may cut its dividend due to sharply weaker demand for spares and services for existing aero-engines. Business • 12 Nov 15
Rolls-Royce cuts profit forecast again Rolls-Royce issued its fourth profit warning in just over a year and said it may cut its dividend due to sharply weaker demand for spares and services for existing aero-engines. Business • 12 Nov 15
Rolls-Royce wins two new aircraft engine contracts British engineering company Rolls-Royce, under pressure after successive profit warnings, has announced its aero-engine business won two new contracts totalling $2.23bn. Business • 20 Jul 15
Rolls-Royce wins two new aircraft engine contracts British engineering company Rolls-Royce, under pressure after successive profit warnings, has announced its aero-engine business won two new contracts totalling $2.23bn. Business • 20 Jul 15
Rolls-Royce cuts profit forecasts for 2015 & 2016 Rolls-Royce cut its profit forecasts for this year and next, citing continued weakness in oil and gas markets plus lower demand for some of its aero-engine programmes. Business • 06 Jul 15
Rolls-Royce cuts profit forecasts for 2015 & 2016 Rolls-Royce cut its profit forecasts for this year and next, citing continued weakness in oil and gas markets plus lower demand for some of its aero-engine programmes. Business • 06 Jul 15
Rolls-Royce's shift to smaller cars boosts sales Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce is upbeat about sales this year after smaller, more sporty cars gained appeal with younger customers. Business • 06 Jan 15
Rolls-Royce's shift to smaller cars boosts sales Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce is upbeat about sales this year after smaller, more sporty cars gained appeal with younger customers. Business • 06 Jan 15
Rolls-Royce won't return to profit growth in 2015 Rolls-Royce warned that it would not return to growth next year, having previously said that it would, as economic conditions have deteriorated and customers were delaying decisions. Business • 17 Oct 14
Rolls-Royce won't return to profit growth in 2015 Rolls-Royce warned that it would not return to growth next year, having previously said that it would, as economic conditions have deteriorated and customers were delaying decisions. Business • 17 Oct 14
Rolls-Royce H1 sales in Europe up by 60% Rolls-Royce has enjoyed a record-breaking first half of 2014, new figures show today. Business • 08 Jul 14
Rolls-Royce H1 sales in Europe up by 60% Rolls-Royce has enjoyed a record-breaking first half of 2014, new figures show today. Business • 08 Jul 14
Rolls-Royce to return £1 billion to shareholders Rolls-Royce plans to launch a £1 billion share buyback, saying that with no major acquisitions on the horizon, it would return to investors the proceeds from a recent disposal. Business • 19 Jun 14
Rolls-Royce to return £1 billion to shareholders Rolls-Royce plans to launch a £1 billion share buyback, saying that with no major acquisitions on the horizon, it would return to investors the proceeds from a recent disposal. Business • 19 Jun 14
Bribery probe into Rolls-Royce The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened a criminal investigation into bribery and corruption allegations at Rolls-Royce. Business • 23 Dec 13
Bribery probe into Rolls-Royce The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened a criminal investigation into bribery and corruption allegations at Rolls-Royce. Business • 23 Dec 13
Rolls Royce reveals corruption probe Engines giant Rolls Royce has disclosed it is in talks with the UK Serious Fraud Office in relation to concerns about bribery and corruption. Business • 06 Dec 12
Rolls Royce reveals corruption probe Engines giant Rolls Royce has disclosed it is in talks with the UK Serious Fraud Office in relation to concerns about bribery and corruption. Business • 06 Dec 12
