New analysis reveals business rates for UK pubs, restaurants and hotels are set to almost double by 2028, adding over £32,000 per property, despite a government-promised tax cut. Industry backlash grows.
Financial News editor Shruti Chopra receives the prestigious Freedom of the City of London award, recognising her contributions to financial journalism. Discover the ceremony details and its significance.
A limited-edition bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Champagne is now under £40 on Amazon. This classy festive tipple, in a red gift box, is perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plan a mega-merger to create a £2.7bn legal giant. Discover the details and what it means for the global legal market.
A top partner at elite City law firm Macfarlanes earned a record £5m last year, as profits soar and pay for senior lawyers reaches new heights. Discover the figures behind the UK's legal pay boom.
Official figures show the UK economy contracted in October, with public borrowing higher than forecast in November. Get the latest on GDP and the fiscal outlook.
UK public sector borrowing reached £11.7bn in November, surpassing City forecasts. Year-on-year borrowing fell due to higher tax receipts from NI changes. Read the full analysis.
The European Court of Justice has ruled Denmark's controversial 'parallel societies' legislation may constitute racial discrimination, offering hope to residents in targeted Copenhagen neighbourhoods.
Hotels in London's Square Mile face an average 135% rise in business rates from April 2026, sparking a major feud between the hospitality sector and the Treasury. Discover which venues are hardest hit.
US law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher promotes a record 13 lawyers to partner in its London office, marking its largest City promotion round ever. Discover the key figures and strategic focus.
Tart London founders Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison launch a limited edition Bathtub Gin in Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons. Discover the 'gin of hosting' designed for winter gifting.
Citizen launches a limited-edition Promaster Bullhead Racing Chronograph with only 4,973 pieces worldwide. Featuring Eco-Drive tech and motorsport-inspired design, is this the ultimate watch for car enthusiasts?
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
A young boy knocks over a £240,765 gold wedding crown at a Beijing museum. Experts estimate £42,420 in damage as liability questions arise. Read the latest.
UK publicans voice fury at Chancellor's business rates changes, with bills set to skyrocket by up to 126%. Landlords warn of closures, job cuts, and price hikes as the hospitality sector reels.
The family of Adriana Smith, kept on life support due to Georgia's heartbeat law, share a heartbreaking update as her son, born prematurely, is still too ill to come home for the holidays.
Premier Inn launches its first-ever limited-edition sleepwear collection, with all proceeds supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. New research reveals the UK's love for pyjama days.
Discover how Addleshaw Goddard is using personalised hospitality, from birthday cookies to fine dining, to stand out in London's competitive legal market and win client loyalty.
Lindt launches an exclusive matcha & strawberry chocolate bar, available only at its London Piccadilly store. Just 200 bars will be sold this Saturday. Discover the details.
Max Junestrand, CEO of legal tech firm Legora, warns AI is reshaping legal careers. As the firm's valuation soars to $1.8bn, he reveals aggressive London hiring plans for 2026.
The Labour government faces criticism after failing to adopt key recommendations from its own review into public sector appointments. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Metro readers share mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating tax burdens, NHS spending, and the nation's economic future. Join the conversation.
Discover Bucherer's Masterworks, a watch-lover's paradise now open at the Royal Opera House. Explore limited editions, engage with experts, and experience haute horlogerie in an immersive setting. Plan your visit today.
Senior figures at the newly merged law giant A&O Shearman shared a £43.3m payout in the year following its creation. Discover the financial details and strategic implications.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces council tax surcharge up to £7,500 for luxury properties. The radical reform begins April 2028. Read the full analysis.
Survey data reveals a growing gender gap in marriage aspirations among young people. Discover why women are increasingly opting out of traditional relationships and what this means for modern partnerships.
Tracey Smith sentenced to 26 weeks for harassing MP Ellie Reeves with threatening emails and voicemails. Read the full story of this attack on democracy.
JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs announce major UK expansion after Chancellor Rachel Reeves spared banks from higher taxes in the budget. Discover how City lobbying secured the sector's prized status.
UK hospitality faces a devastating stealth tax as a promised 5p business rates cut hides massive bill increases. Pubs and restaurants warn of closures and price hikes.
US law firm Simpson Thacher announces significant London office expansion following aggressive hiring campaign. The firm continues its strategic growth in the UK legal market.