Steven Fine of Peel Hunt says the Budget was taken well by markets, with gilt yields falling and stocks near highs. He also comments on London's capital markets revival. Read the full analysis.
A seasoned shopping expert reveals her must-buy Cyber Monday deals for 2025, from luxury skincare at Elemis to fashion steals at New Look and PrettyLittleThing. Discover the top savings.
Gail's Bakery announces a major UK expansion, opening 40 new sites by February 2026 after creating nearly 500 jobs. The £500m-valued chain sees revenue surge to £278m.
Veteran fund management executive Campbell Fleming has been named chairman of Keyridge Asset Management, bringing decades of industry experience to the London-based firm. Read more about this strategic leadership move.
Argos reports a £223.2m pre-tax loss for the year, with over 2,000 jobs axed. The retailer blames a tough market and poor summer weather. Read the full analysis.
British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.
Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett is launching a new tech journalism platform, Founded.com, hiring 10 reporters and an editor. The site will cover UK and US tech firms. Discover the details.
Ofcom has issued a £23.8m fine to Virgin Media for failing to protect vulnerable customers during the analogue to digital landline migration. Discover the full story and what it means for consumer safety.
Deirdre 'Cookie' Sibly, 67, is suspected deceased after a distress call from a yacht in the Mozambique Channel. The vessel was found adrift with two bodies on board. Read the latest on this tragic sailing incident.
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.
Revolut faces scrutiny after failing to inform UK watchdogs that CEO Nik Storonsky shifted his residency to the UAE. The fintech giant insists the move doesn't affect management.
UK cities waste enough heat to meet 38% of London's demand. Learn 6 key lessons from Europe on rolling out heat networks to slash energy bills, create jobs, and decarbonise urban centres.
Loveholidays launches its biggest ever Cyber Monday travel sale with package deals from £21pppn and deposits of just £19. Discover winter sun escapes to Turkey, Portugal, Thailand and more before the December 2 deadline.
London broker Peel Hunt reports an 800% profit surge to £11.5m, driven by a revival in corporate dealmaking. Discover the key figures and strategic outlook for the UK investment bank.
A blockbuster plan to create the UK's largest infrastructure investment firm has been scrapped after a shareholder revolt over the deal terms. Read the full story.
Asset management giant Schroders has recruited a senior JPMorgan executive to lead its ambitious push into the competitive ETF market. Discover the strategic move reshaping its investment offering.
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
Ovo Energy, once the UK's green energy disruptor, faces a battle for survival. We examine its financial woes, executive exodus, and the controversial millions paid to its founder's company.
UK high street visits fell sharply on Black Friday as cost of living pressures bite. New data and KPMG report warn weak consumer spending will curb 2026 growth. Read the full analysis.
HSBC has signed a deal with French AI firm Mistral to deploy its large language models across the bank, aiming to boost efficiency and internal tool development. Read more.
How Anthony Albanese's custom wedding beer cans have inspired couples to create personalised drinks for their receptions. Discover the growing trend in bespoke beverages.
The UK economy is forecast to slow to 1.0% growth in 2026, with rising unemployment and a stealth tax squeeze hitting household spending. Discover the full economic outlook.
New research shows 50% of under-35s monitor investments daily, with many prioritising long-term growth over holidays and dining out. Discover how investing habits are changing.
The Walkabout Creek hotel, famous from Crocodile Dundee film, has new owners who promise a welcoming atmosphere while honouring its cinematic legacy. Discover the pub's new chapter.
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, founding editor of The Independent newspaper, has died aged 88. Discover how he revolutionised British journalism and his lasting legacy.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face water shortages after treatment plant failure. Bottle stations overwhelmed as businesses close. Full restoration expected Sunday.
Explore how automated record-sealing laws could help 6.2 million Floridians with criminal records find permanent employment and escape exploitative temp agencies. Urgent action is needed.
Senior citizens reveal the difficulty of finding flats with separate living spaces when downsizing. Discover the property market challenges facing older homeowners.
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns rising inequality destabilises nations. His G20 blueprint offers economic renewal through tax reform and climate action. Read the urgent call.