Urban Pubs & Bars acquires five new London venues
Urban Pubs & Bars has acquired five premium London venues, growing its estate to 65 sites. The group reports strong growth and annual sales exceeding £100 million.
Urban Pubs & Bars has acquired five premium London venues, growing its estate to 65 sites. The group reports strong growth and annual sales exceeding £100 million.
Independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has acquired five premium London venues, expanding its estate to 65 sites and reporting over £100m in annual sales. Discover the latest in London's hospitality growth.
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed preliminary talks on a potential all-share merger that could create a $260bn global leader. Read the latest on the deal.
Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.
Greenlanders react with fear and anger to Trump administration's confidence in acquiring the territory. MPs and veterans dismiss claims of Russian ships as 'crazy nonsense'. Read the full analysis.
Greenlanders and Danish veterans react with anger and fear to Trump officials' confidence in acquiring Greenland. Explore the geopolitical tensions and local sentiment.
UK payments giant Zilch has acquired Lithuania's Fjord Bank, securing a European banking licence to fuel expansion. The fintech is eyeing further deals on its road to a public market debut. Read the full story.
Warner Bros Discovery's board advises shareholders to reject a risky $108.4bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, backing a rival Netflix offer instead. Get the full analysis.
Starling Bank's new 'Last Digit Widget' encourages daily balance checks, potentially saving users £1,600 annually. Learn how a simple habit boosts savings and spots wasteful payments.
The White House labels acquiring Greenland a 'national security priority', with military force an option. Trump also demands Venezuela open oil reserves to US companies. Explore the global ramifications.
Donald Trump announces a major deal for Venezuelan crude, diverting it from China, while reaffirming US interest in acquiring Greenland. Explore the geopolitical implications.
The White House has stated that acquiring Greenland is a US national security priority, with President Trump considering all options, including military force. Read the latest developments.
Global consultancy Accenture acquires London's Faculty AI, bringing over 400 experts into its team to boost AI safety and decision intelligence for UK clients.
The complete list of 2026 UK bank holidays has been confirmed, including a Boxing Day switch. Discover the dates and expert strategies to maximise your annual leave for extended breaks.
Radio giant Global has completed a majority acquisition of Gary Neville's sports media venture, The Overlap. The deal aims to create a leading football and sports video network. Discover the details.
Allica Bank offers a business account paying competitive interest and cashback. Firms holding £250k could earn close to £10,000 in 2026. Discover how to make your cash work harder.
Insurance giant Howden has acquired US broker Atlantic Global Risk, boosting its US retail presence. Founders to become key drivers of growth. Deal set to close Q1 2026.
Private equity firm Oakley Capital, backer of Time Out, secures a majority stake in loan administration leader GLAS. The £1bn+ deal signals major growth in private credit. Discover the details.
FTSE-100 giant Next is considering a cut-price swoop for the fashion retailer LK Bennett, a favourite of the Princess of Wales, as it prepares to call in administrators. Read the latest on the potential rescue deal.
Thieves executed a spectacular bank heist in Germany, drilling into a vault and stealing £30 million in gold and valuables. Discover the details of the raid and the aftermath for thousands of customers.
A gang drilled into a German savings bank vault over Christmas, stealing valuables worth tens of millions from safety deposit boxes. Get the latest on the major heist in Gelsenkirchen.
Plan your last-minute banking. Most UK high street banks will close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your branch times here.
Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group is set to acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge in a $4bn deal, dramatically expanding its AI-focused assets. Discover the strategic move behind this major acquisition.
Netflix's mysterious 'Your Future' advert has fans speculating about AI features, Warner Bros merger news, or a new flagship series. The big reveal is set for January 7, 2026.
Barclays and NatWest are in a £2.5bn takeover battle for Evelyn Partners, a wealth manager with £64.6bn in assets. Discover the high-stakes auction details.
Tech titan Larry Ellison personally backs Paramount's $108bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery with a $40.4bn guarantee, challenging Netflix's rival offer. The high-stakes corporate drama reshapes Hollywood.
London-based MHA, a top 15 UK accountancy network, acquires Fiducia in the UAE, marking its first major international expansion beyond the UK. Read the full strategy.
The long-held consensus on central bank independence is fraying as leaders like Trump and Macron exert influence. Explore the risks for inflation and market stability. Read the full analysis.
Warner Bros Discovery's board brands Paramount's all-cash takeover offer 'inadequate', backing its $82.7bn Netflix deal. The battle involves Trump, Kushner, and Saudi funds.
Warner Bros Discovery's board is poised to reject a $108bn hostile bid from Paramount, clearing the path for Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition. Key details on the battle for Hollywood assets.