EasyJet has announced that its revenues are up 69 per cent, to £932m for the year to September 30 – but pre-tax profits are down 28 per cent to £52m. It says the results reflect the impact of the Iraq conflict and costs associated with not taking up an option to buy Deutsch BA.
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Netflix says it will stop reporting subscription numbers, instead looking at engagement as a key indicator of customer satisfaction and the future strength of the business.
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