FTSE 100's best year since 2009 fuelled by buybacks
London's FTSE 100 index surged over 20% in 2025, its strongest performance in 16 years. Discover how share buybacks and key sectors like defence and mining powered the rally.
London's FTSE 100 index surged over 20% in 2025, its strongest performance in 16 years. Discover how share buybacks and key sectors like defence and mining powered the rally.
Norwegian software giant Visma plans a major London IPO in 2026, bolstering the City's strongest year for new listings since 2021. Discover how this signals a market recovery.
Octopus Energy's Greg Jackson warns the London Stock Exchange must show more hustle to attract major IPOs like Kraken, as the firm weighs a 'coin toss' between London and New York. Read his full critique.
London's IPO market saw a tepid recovery in 2025, raising $1.9bn. A strong Q4 offers hope for a more active listing cycle in 2026. Read the full analysis.
House prices in London and the South East have fallen sharply, with Crawley and Brighton among the worst hit. Discover the data and the regional market divide. Read the full analysis now.
Plymouth recorded the UK's steepest house price rise in 2025 at 12.6%, as London's market stalled. Discover the hotspots and the factors driving this localised property boom.
Silicon Valley's elite, including OpenAI and SpaceX, are preparing for blockbuster IPOs by 2026 to fund soaring AI and space exploration costs. Discover the shift from private to public markets.
Meat lovers flocked to London's historic Smithfield Market for its chaotic annual pre-Christmas auction. The event returned with gusto after plans to save and relocate the 800-year-old market were confirmed. Read the full story.
London house prices are falling in half its boroughs, with prime areas like Kensington hit hardest. Discover the data and political drivers behind the capital's property divide.
London's historic Smithfield Christmas Meat Auction is back on Christmas Eve. Grab premium meats at bargain prices and witness one of the City's oldest festive traditions. Find all the details here.
Leyton Calling has secured permission to open a permanent weekend night market in East London from February 2026, featuring global street food, drinks, and live music.
A consortium backed by Deutsche Börse and Euronext is set to launch a consolidated tape for European bonds in July 2025, aiming to boost market transparency and data quality.
A festive traveller's 'Christmas Market Bingo' challenge in Stockholm uncovers surprisingly cheap food and drink, with glögg and bratwurst under £4. Discover why this Swedish gem beats pricier European rivals.
A new weekly night market with live music and street food is set to launch in Leyton, East London, in February 2025. Get the details on opening times and local reaction.
Adam Warby, Chairman of Ocado Group, is set to join the board of Norwegian software giant Visma as it prepares a massive London stock market listing in 2026. Read the full story on this major boost for the City.
New data reveals Croydon rents climbed 5% in the past year, outpacing London's average. Explore the rental market imbalance and see how your area compares with our interactive map.
The owner of Waterstones and Barnes & Noble is reportedly preparing a London stock market listing, a potential boost for the UK's financial sector. Read the latest on this major business move.
A self-proclaimed Christmas market expert visits London's famed Southbank Winter Market and is left shocked by its small size and lack of festive stalls. Is it the most overrated in the capital?
Revolut's CEO has cast further doubt on a London listing, favouring New York. Explore the implications for the UK's fintech hub and financial markets.
A mother vows never to return to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland after a disastrous visit where Santa's elves turned her child away. Read her story of overcrowding and disappointment.
A major shareholder revolt rocks Monzo as investors holding over 40% of stock seek to oust chair Gary Hoffman and reinstate CEO TS Anil. Discover the internal conflict threatening the fintech's IPO plans.
Market Place Food Hall has opened in London's West End with five floors of surprisingly affordable food from 16 traders. Discover the must-try dishes and why it's a game-changer for pre-theatre dining.
UK house prices fell by 0.6% (£2,059) in the past year due to budget uncertainty. Experts predict a 2-3% rise and a return to stability in 2026. Read the full analysis.
Monzo's CEO TS Anil was forced out after a clash with the board over the timing of a potential £6bn stock market listing. Discover the inside story of the fintech's leadership shake-up.
Elon Musk's fortune has soared to an estimated $600bn, with a potential SpaceX IPO set to push it to $677bn. Discover how Tesla and xAI fuel his unprecedented wealth.
Britain's two largest roadside recovery firms, the AA and RAC, are both pursuing major financial moves. Their private equity owners are exploring £5bn sales or stock market flotations in London. Read the full analysis.
Björn Sibbern, CEO of Six Swiss Exchange, challenges the narrative of a European IPO flight to the US, arguing the trend is more pronounced for London. Discover his insights on market competition and future prospects.
Permanent hires in London fell for the eighth consecutive month in November, driven by economic uncertainty. Explore the latest KPMG and REC data on salaries and temporary work trends.
Bath's popular Christmas market, celebrating its 25th year, is under fire for high prices and crowds. We explore the controversy and the official response. Discover if the criticism is fair.
Discover the magical Tuileries Garden Christmas Market in Paris, reachable in under 90 minutes from London. Find festive food, shopping, and romantic city lights.