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.
Waterstones owner Elliott Management hires Rothschild to advise on a multibillion-pound London flotation, a potential major boost for the City. The bookseller's profits soared 50% to £46m.
Elliott Management prepares Rothschild to advise on a multibillion-pound London stock market flotation for Waterstones and Barnes & Noble. Read the latest.
The FTSE 100 surged to a record close above 10,122. Analysts now predict a 2026 IPO revival in London, spurred by Chancellor Reeves's stamp duty reforms. Read the full market analysis.
London's IPO market struggled in 2025 with poor returns, despite government efforts. Discover the winners, losers, and 2026 hopes in our analysis.
London's IPO market shows strong signs of recovery with a 170% year-on-year increase in 2025. New reforms and stabilising conditions set the stage for a 2026 rebound. Read the full analysis.
The FTSE 100 index has surged past 10,000 points for the first time, a landmark moment hailed by City minister Lucy Rigby as proof of renewed global confidence in London's capital markets and the UK economy.
The London Stock Market is experiencing a much-needed boost with Shein's potential IPO and ARM's possible return. Discover the details and what this means for the UK's financial hub.
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.
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.
David Walliams has been removed from the Waterstones Children's Book Festival following his publisher's decision to drop him over misconduct claims. He strongly denies the allegations. Get the latest updates.
David Walliams has been removed from a Waterstones book festival in Dundee following his publisher HarperCollins severing ties over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The author denies all claims.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Debut novel The Artist by Lucy Steeds is named Waterstones Book of the Year 2024, a word-of-mouth sensation blending mystery and romance in 1920s Provence. Discover the winners.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a 3-year stamp duty holiday for new London listings in the Autumn Budget, aiming to boost the UK's ailing stock market and attract investment.
Shein's former European director Cui He moves to Dubai, joining a growing trend of UK executives seeking lower-tax jurisdictions. Discover the implications for London's business landscape.
Norwegian software giant Visma considers London or Stockholm for €20bn listing. Sir Ron Kalifa approached as potential chair in London's bid for major financial coup.
Exclusive: Stephen Yiu of Blue Whale Capital proposes dramatic spin-off of London Stock Exchange to reverse the flow of companies fleeing to New York and restore the City's global financial standing.
Major UK tinned food producer Princes, owner of popular tuna brands, is preparing for a potential London Stock Exchange listing that could value the business at hundreds of millions of pounds.
The iconic canned food giant Princes Group has launched its London stock market debut at the lower end of expectations, raising questions about investor appetite for new listings in challenging market conditions.
The AI pioneer OpenAI is preparing for what could become the largest stock market flotation in history, with a potential valuation soaring towards $1 trillion, according to insider reports.