Lord Rothermere’s Daily Mail and General Trust is finalising a major acquisition of the Telegraph newspapers, offering £500 million in a two-part transaction. The first payment of £400 million will be made upfront, with a further £100 million scheduled for payment after two years. This deal, predominantly financed by loans from NatWest and existing company […]

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Northern Ireland is set to experience a shortage of new cars and increased motoring taxes as significant post Brexit changes under the Windsor Framework take effect. From 1 January 2026, new vehicles sold and registered in Northern Ireland must comply with European Union regulations rather than British standards. Dealers are already contending with the looming […]

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Pension firms, insurers and international investors are cautioning the government that proposed leasehold reforms may jeopardise substantial investment in Britain unless ministers reconsider Labour’s commitment to overhaul the country’s ground rent regime. Keir Starmer has pledged to replace the current system for 4.8 million leasehold households with a commonhold approach and to present a draft […]

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The United Kingdom is facing a shifting economic landscape as interest rates continue to fall. Amid the ongoing discussions on stability and growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves asserts that Labour’s economic stewardship has returned stability to the markets and enabled the Bank of England to reduce borrowing costs. Despite these claims, the driving factors behind the […]

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Jaguar Land Rover which employs more than 38000 people has confirmed that a significant cyber attack earlier this year resulted in the theft of staff payroll and benefit data placing employees and former staff at risk of fraud. The breach which brought production to a halt for weeks is now revealed to be the most […]

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John Lewis has resisted mounting pressure from pro-Palestine groups to cease selling Israeli SodaStream products despite allegations regarding treatment of Palestinian workers. The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians, ICJP, had urged several British retailers, including John Lewis, to remove SodaStream goods from their shelves, citing concerns over alleged segregation, discrimination and exploitative labour practices […]

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Cinema operators have called for government scrutiny of Netflix’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros, warning the deal could significantly reduce the range of films available to audiences. With Netflix planning an 83 billion dollar acquisition of the studio renowned for the Harry Potter series, concerns are rising within the industry about the implications for both […]

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The Conservative Party has vowed to abandon the scheduled 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles should it return to government, marking a significant shift away from current policy. Kemi Badenoch, the party leader, described the existing electric vehicle quotas as an economic setback for the United Kingdom and criticised the Labour Party’s approach […]

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More than half a dozen of the United Kingdom’s largest insurers have been identified as potential bidders for Aegon’s UK arm, in a transaction expected to raise between £1.5 billion and £3 billion. A source at a prominent City investment bank indicated that the deal could involve the sale of the business as a single […]

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Harbour Energy has strengthened its North Sea operations through a $170 million dollar acquisition of key assets from Waldorf Energy Partners and Waldorf Production, shortly after the company announced it would consult on approximately 100 job losses within its UK workforce. The transaction brings Harbour a significant uplift in production capacity, adding around 20000 barrels […]

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Plans for the Sea Lion oil field, located 137 miles north of the Falkland Islands, have reached a significant milestone as Rockhopper Exploration and its operating partner Navitas Petroleum commit to the initial phase of development. The project, valued at $2.1 billion, is projected to begin production in 2028 and deliver up to $4 billion […]

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Taylor Wessing, ranked as the twentieth largest law firm in the United Kingdom by revenue, is close to finalising a merger with Chicago-based Winston and Strawn. Partners at the City of London firm have confirmed advanced talks that, if successful, would create a transatlantic legal business with a combined revenue of £1.23 billion. The deal […]

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Politicians have been criticised for the reluctance of their pension scheme to invest substantially in UK companies after it was revealed that less than three percent of its equity portfolio is allocated to domestic shares. The parliamentary contributory pension fund, worth £855.5 million, had only £12.8 million invested in UK stocks by the end of […]

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A dramatic contest for control of Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming assets has intensified as Paramount Skydance launched a rival offer of 108 billion pounds, challenging Netflix’s previously announced 82.7 billion pound agreement. The high stakes manoeuvring has placed shareholders and regulators at the centre of a contest for one of Hollywood’s most valuable […]

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Britain’s financial services industry is drawing inspiration from the past as it seeks to revive the culture of retail investing that flourished under Margaret Thatcher. The movement aims to bring back the spirit of popular capitalism, a vision that in the 1980s saw millions participate in landmark privatisations of firms such as British Gas and […]

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Aberdeen Group is strengthening its position in the United States closed end investment fund market with the acquisition of mandates to manage nine bond funds holding assets valued at £15 billion. The asset management firm intends to merge these funds into two larger entities, using this base to support further acquisitions and expansion efforts in […]

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Gerald Ratner is mounting a bid to regain control of H Samuel and Ernest Jones, thirty four years after his resignation from the business that once bore his family name. The former jewellery magnate is appealing directly to shareholders to facilitate a purchase of the struggling UK division of New York listed Signet Jewelers. Ratner, […]

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Nationwide has been fined £44 million by the Financial Conduct Authority for serious flaws in its financial crime controls. The enforcement, announced on December 12 2025, highlights significant shortcomings at the UKs biggest building society. These lapses left Nationwide vulnerable to fraudsters, resulting in the most severe incident during the Covid pandemic when a customer […]

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Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves made economic growth the centrepiece of Labour’s manifesto, yet the first sixteen months of their government have brought little improvement. The UK economy has contracted or flatlined in nine of those months. The most recent data for October recorded a 0.1 percent decline, following a similar fall in September […]

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The European Commission has conducted an unannounced raid on the Dublin base of Temu, the Chinese e-commerce giant, as part of an ongoing enquiry into potential infringements of foreign subsidy regulations. This action marks a significant development in the regulatory scrutiny facing Temu within the European Union. With approximately 116 million monthly users across the […]

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Swiss food giant Nestlé has revised the recipes for its popular Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars, prompting the confectionery to lose its official ‘chocolate’ designation in the United Kingdom. The company now describes these bars as ‘encased in a smooth milk chocolate flavour coating’, a change driven by surging cocoa prices and broader pressures […]

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Oracle Corporation witnessed a sharp decline in its market value after reporting quarterly results that failed to meet investors’ expectations. The software and cloud services giant saw more than 70 billion dollars wiped from its market capitalisation as cloud sales fell short and the company outlined plans for a significant increase in capital expenditure to […]

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The UK housing market experienced a significant cooling in November, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors UK Residential Market Survey. Buyer demand, sales activity, and new property listings remained firmly negative, as the sector continued to grapple with subdued sentiment following the autumn budget. Three quarters of survey responses were collected after […]

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Over seven thousand companies and business leaders have issued a public call for urgent government action, pressing for the immediate implementation of the new North Sea fiscal regime. The demand comes amid mounting concerns about job losses and reduced investment, which have been linked to the current energy profits levy imposed on oil and gas […]

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Dame Emma Walmsley, departing chief executive of GSK, has emphasised the critical need for further improvements within the United Kingdom’s life sciences commercial environment. Speaking following the recent UK United States pharmaceutical trade agreement, Walmsley stated that a more competitive sector is essential for driving economic growth and attracting foreign direct investment. Walmsley, who will […]

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Drax Group is exploring the development of a significant data centre beside Britain’s largest power station, as it aims to meet surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence. The FTSE 250 company has announced preparations for a planning application covering an initial 100 megawatt facility adjacent to its North Yorkshire power plant, which currently generates […]

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Hiroki Takeuchi, chief executive of GoCardless, is set to receive a significant payout following the sale of the payments company to Dutch competitor Mollie. The transaction, valued at approximately £920 million, sees Mollie acquire GoCardless for €1.05 billion, largely in stock with a portion in cash. This agreement rewards Takeuchi and his fellow founder Tom […]

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Mexican senators have approved a sweeping package of new tariffs affecting hundreds of imported products, many originating from China. President Claudia Sheinbaum has asserted that these measures are essential to stimulate domestic manufacturing and industry. The legislative package, passed by the Senate on Wednesday, will take effect from 1 January 2026. The new tariff regime […]

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The government’s flagship Employment Rights Bill, designed to upgrade workplace protections across England, Scotland, and Wales, has encountered renewed opposition in the House of Lords following a controversial proposal regarding compensation for unfair dismissal. The latest setback occurred as peers supported a review of plans to abolish the cap on compensation awards for ordinary unfair […]

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Travel operator TUI is set to relocate its only aircraft based at London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport by next summer, aligning with its goal to maximise commercial and operational efficiency. The move follows higher demand at Gatwick, which underpins the company’s overarching strategy to consolidate and strengthen core operations in key markets. Despite […]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin made an unusual virtual appearance in September, inaugurating a new A7 payments network branch in Vladivostok. A7 is not a traditional high street bank but a crypto-centric financial platform, co-owned by sanctioned Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor and the Russian state defence lender Promsvyazbank. The event marked a dramatic shift in Russian […]

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Disney has reached a landmark agreement with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, to sell character rights from its expansive portfolio in a deal valued at $1 billion, approximately £750 million. The three year partnership grants OpenAI access to over 200 Disney characters, including icons from Star Wars and Marvel. Through this collaboration, fans will be […]

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Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, has been left on the back foot after the European Union abandoned its cornerstone plan to prohibit sales of new petrol cars. Brussels is reportedly preparing to dilute its stance on vehicle emissions legislation, prompted by opposition from significant member states including Germany and Italy. Manfred Weber, leader of the […]

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Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has strongly defended the institution’s quantitative easing programme undertaken during the Covid pandemic, citing it as a vital intervention to avert a severe cash crisis in Britain. Speaking at the Covid Inquiry, led by Baroness Heather Hallett, Bailey outlined the extreme financial stress faced by the banking […]

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Plans to advance the United Kingdom to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 could impose an additional financial burden of £350 billion compared to a slower decarbonisation pathway. Analysis conducted by the National Energy System Operator indicates that the nation could save an average of £14 billion annually by relaxing the legally binding obligation to […]

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Kunal Shah, co-head of Goldman Sachs International, has warned that sustained uncertainty regarding government policy on tax and regulation is discouraging small business investment in the UK. Speaking before a House of Commons reception marking the fifteenth anniversary of the bank’s 10000 Small Businesses management training initiative, Shah cited concerns among entrepreneurs about higher taxes […]

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FirstGroup is set to assume control of the London Overground rail operation starting next spring, after being named the preferred operator by Transport for London. This change sees FirstGroup replacing the incumbent, Arriva, and comes at a pivotal moment as the ongoing government initiative to renationalise much of the United Kingdom’s rail network continues to […]

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UK retail magnate Mike Ashley has pledged approximately £670 million worth of shares in Frasers Group as collateral for a personal loan facility with HSBC. According to a recent stock exchange filing, Ashley’s investment firm, Mash Beta Limited, has committed nearly 103.6 million Frasers shares to the London-listed bank, representing about 23 per cent of […]

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A newly published study has revealed that the simultaneous release of popular shows at midnight by streaming services such as Netflix can have measurable effects on global financial markets. Researchers have discovered that the S and P 500 index falls by about 025 percent the day after the release of highly anticipated series, a shift […]

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The pharmaceutical sector has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Health that the NHS rebate rate for newer medicines will fall to 14.5 per cent next year, down from the current record rate of 22.9 per cent. This adjustment follows the recent trade agreement with the United States, in which the UK committed to […]

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Oil production in the waters off the Falkland Islands is set to commence following the final investment decisions made by Navitas Petroleum of Israel and Britain’s Rockhopper Exploration. The initial phase of the Sea Lion field development will see an investment of 2.1 billion dollars, aiming for production to begin by 2028. The project targets […]

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The United States Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, shifting the benchmark rate to a range of 3.5 to 3.75 per cent. This decision, taken at the central bank’s final meeting of the year, places the rate at its lowest level in three years; it comes […]

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The contest for control of Hollywood has entered a high-stakes phase as sovereign wealth funds from the Gulf states feature prominently in a multi-billion pound contest for Warner Bros. The significance of this competition cannot be overstated; it places not only iconic studios but also the future of global media influence in the crosshairs of […]

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The owner of William Hill, one of Britain’s oldest bookmakers, is considering a significant shake-up after recent tax hikes from the Budget dealt a major blow to the gambling industry. Evoke, which operates well-known brands including William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, has announced a strategic review that could see the group broken up or […]

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Leon, the fast food chain founded in 2004 as a healthier alternative to traditional fast food, is set to close 20 of its 70 UK restaurants and make job cuts as part of a major restructuring effort to stem mounting losses. John Vincent, the co-founder who recently regained control of the company, has outlined sweeping […]

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Paramounts proposed $108 billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros has provoked criticism from leading Democrat politicians concerned about foreign state involvement and national security. The bid, substantially funded by sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, comes at a time of sharp competition. Warner Bros had previously agreed to accept an $83 […]

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Elon Musk, currently the world’s wealthiest individual, is set to strengthen his financial position even further as SpaceX prepares for an anticipated public listing. Reports indicate that the private space company could debut on the stock market in 2026. Such a move would potentially propel Mr Musk toward trillionaire status, solidifying his influence in both […]

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The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Google regarding its use of publishers’ and YouTube creators’ material to train and power its artificial intelligence services. The investigation will assess whether Google imposed unfair terms, granted itself privileged access to online content, or hindered competitors within the artificial intelligence development sector. Central to this […]

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The long awaited report from Tom Hayhoe, the United Kingdom’s Covid counter fraud commissioner, delivers a damning conclusion on the handling of pandemic finance schemes. According to findings, more than £10.9 billion was lost to fraud and error across various support programmes introduced to aid businesses and individuals during the pandemic. Despite the urgency with […]

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for an initial public offering that may become one of the largest in market history. Reports suggest that SpaceX leaders and advisers are targeting a valuation near 1.5 trillion dollars, approaching the record held by Saudi Aramco since its 2019 debut. The company, founded by Musk in 2002, now commands […]

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Recent trading activity suggests that market confidence in Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves has strengthened, signalling an end to the elevated risk premium that has burdened UK government borrowing costs since the Labour victory last year. According to research from the Institute for Public Policy Research, a think tank with close links to […]

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Anglo American has received overwhelming shareholder support for its proposed fifty billion dollar merger with Canadian miner Teck Resources, clearing the way for a transformative deal in the global mining sector. The majority of investors from both companies have backed the agreement, which positions the combined entity, to be named Anglo Teck, as a formidable […]

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Sir Pascal Soriot, chief executive of AstraZeneca, has come under scrutiny following revelations that his family invested in an organisation recognised as a significant partner of Britain’s largest public company. The financial link has prompted questions regarding transparency, possible conflicts of interest, and governance at AstraZeneca. Until November last year, Soriot, aged 66 and one […]

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Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, has outlined ambitious plans to cut at least £87 billion from welfare spending, positioning this as essential for restoring fiscal discipline in the UK. In a recent address in London, Badenoch described welfare expenditure as spiralling, citing an increase from £228 billion before the pandemic to £315 billion this year, […]

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Rising interest rates are reshaping the landscape for prospective homebuyers in the United Kingdom. Over the past twelve months, the Bank of England has steadily increased its base rate in response to persistent inflationary pressures. This shift has made borrowing more expensive, particularly for those seeking mortgages. The average two year fixed mortgage rate now […]

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Britain is increasingly reliant on high taxation to bolster public finances amid lacklustre economic growth, according to the head of the International Air Transport Association. Willie Walsh, director general of IATA and former British Airways chief executive, criticised the government for ongoing rises in Air Passenger Duty, which are passed onto consumers via higher ticket […]

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Chocolate prices have soared by nearly 20 percent ahead of Christmas, as ongoing volatility in the cocoa market and rising production costs prevent any respite for consumers. Data from Worldpanel indicates an 18.4 percent year on year rise in supermarket chocolate prices, outpacing the increases seen in most other food categories, save for fresh meat […]

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Homeowners are taking on the largest share of high loan to value mortgages since 2008 as first time buyers push their finances to secure a place on the property ladder. Recent figures from the Bank of England reveal that 7.4 percent of new mortgage advances now involve deposits of less than 10 percent, the highest […]

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US defence technology company Anduril is set to establish fighter drone production in the UK, with plans to manufacture advanced unmanned aircraft for the British Army on the Isle of Wight. The firm, founded by billionaire inventor Palmer Luckey, has agreed a partnership with GKN Aerospace that may see the construction of drone airframes in […]

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Leading voices at the Bank of England have issued a direct challenge to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s claims regarding recent tax and minimum wage policy impacts on the employment market. Catherine Mann, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee, has told MPs that Reeves’s £26 billion National Insurance rises together with a higher minimum wage have […]

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The BBC has formally acknowledged misleading viewers regarding claims that Donald Trump called for his political adversary Liz Cheney to be shot. The corporation revealed in an internal memorandum that reports broadcast in the days leading up to last year’s US presidential election were inaccurate, yet no public correction followed. The disputed coverage alleged Mr […]

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AB InBev has significantly expanded its operations in South Wales, unveiling a state-of-the-art de-alcoholisation facility at its Magor brewery to meet the surging demand for no and low alcohol beers. As the global trend for healthier lifestyles reshapes consumer drinking habits, the brewing giant is capitalising on a market once stigmatised for poor taste and […]

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Britain’s National Energy System Operator has initiated a sweeping review of hundreds of electricity generation projects to alleviate a critical backlog within the national grid. This measure seeks to prioritise “shovel-ready” ventures by eliminating less viable schemes from the heavily congested queue, which had subjected many projects to waits of up to 15 years for […]

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A company linked to the globe’s largest known seizure of illicit weight-loss medications remains active in the UK market despite regulatory intervention. Alluvi, the firm in question, continues to distribute unlicensed drugs to thousands of customers even after the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) raided a facility in Northampton in October. The operation […]

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The Federal Reserve enters its final policy meeting of a turbulent year with internal divisions over whether to implement a further interest rate cut. Officials at the US central bank must decide how best to steer the economy amid unprecedented pressures, including political influence, uncertain economic data, and a notable shift in its dual mandate […]

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>Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have sold a stake in Wrexham AFC to the US investment giant Apollo, a move that will provide substantial capital for ambitious developments at the club, including enhancements to the Racecourse Ground. The agreement comes just months after Wrexham received £14 million in non-repayable state aid, raising questions over the […]

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Mortgage rates in the UK have fallen to their lowest point since before the September 2022 mini budget, as lenders seek to attract customers ahead of widely anticipated interest rate reductions. The average two year fixed mortgage rate decreased to 4.86 percent last week, according to Moneyfacts, while the typical five year fixed rate stands […]

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Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, is under growing scrutiny as her recent reforms to the business rates system appear to benefit high end retailers Harrods and Selfridges while increasing costs for independent pubs and restaurants. Analysis by the tax consultancy Ryan Tax projects that Harrods will see its business rates bill fall by £1.1 million between […]

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The British Library has advised its employees to forgo buying Christmas gifts this year, promoting time spent with loved ones instead, as the institution navigates industrial action over pay disputes and faces ongoing financial challenges. In a staff newsletter issued this month, the British Library suggested employees consider alternatives to traditional gifts, such as vouchers […]

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The Bank of England has signalled potential job losses among its workforce of nearly 6000 as part of cost-cutting measures to finance improvements in its economic forecasting. Governor Andrew Bailey has urged all Bank staff, excluding those based in Leeds, to consider a voluntary resignation scheme as the institution enacts a £45 million savings initiative. […]

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Paramount Skydance has launched an aggressive eighty one billion pound bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in a move that has electrified the media sector and intensified the ongoing rivalry with streaming giant Netflix. The Ellison family acquired Paramount this summer and is now seeking to take control of Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix emerged […]

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Ministers are under pressure to address a loophole that could see UK banks and specialist lenders avoid paying £2 billion in tax on compensation payouts linked to a major car finance mis selling scandal. The current law allows non banking entities to deduct compensation payments from profits before calculating corporation tax resulting in a reduced […]

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Britain faces a critical youth unemployment challenge as nearly one million young people aged 16 to 24 are not in education employment or training according to the latest government data. This figure has prompted experts to label the situation a youth jobs crisis placing significant pressure on policymakers to deliver effective solutions. The Labour government […]

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Tesla’s sales in the United Kingdom suffered a substantial decline last month, emerging as the most prominent casualty of a slowdown in battery electric vehicle growth. The dip coincides with government proposals to introduce a mileagebased road tax for EV drivers, unsettling both manufacturers and consumers. Industry analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]

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Netflix has revealed an eighty three billion pound acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, marking one of the most significant developments in recent entertainment history. This deal will see Netflix taking over the studios and streaming assets of Warner Bros, including the prestigious HBO Max platform, following the division of Warner’s business into streaming and global […]

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A leading investor in northern England’s technology sector has sharply criticised government policy on technology funding, claiming that spreading resources across regions with little chance of global competitiveness is wasteful. Duncan Johnson, chief executive of Northern Gritstone, which supports life science and deep technology spinouts from universities in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield, as well […]

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The British automotive sector is at a pivotal point as electric vehicle policy collides with declining car production and wavering investor confidence. This week, representatives from the northeast’s motor industry gathered in Gateshead to discuss their collective concerns. Many of these suppliers rely heavily on Nissan’s Sunderland plant, a cornerstone of the regional economy since […]

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Calls for British households to pay more for food are gaining traction among industry leaders concerned for the nation’s long-term food security. Nigel Murray, managing director of northern supermarket chain Booths, insists that undervaluing food is threatening the viability of British agriculture. He points to the fact that many European nations allocate a higher percentage […]

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Global Sports Group the largest private equity sports business in the world is intensifying its efforts to expand revenue outside Europe as it considers new investments. Established in September to hold sports assets for CVC one of the worlds leading private equity firms Global Sports Group is now in discussions regarding stakes in sports leagues […]

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London is facing an escalating shortage of prime office space as demand surges beyond available supply. Recent research by estate agents Knight Frank and the London Property Alliance reveals the capital has lost the equivalent of 28 Gherkin buildings of workspace in just five years. Between 2018 and 2023, approximately 14 million square feet of […]

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The Edinburgh investment house Baillie Gifford has found itself under scrutiny once again, just eighteen months after a previous controversy over its sponsorship of literary festivals amid criticism of its fossil fuel investments. Last week, hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein of Saba Capital blocked a proposed £1.5 billion merger between Edinburgh Worldwide and Baillie Gifford […]

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Anglo American, the FTSE 100 mining giant, is under pressure from investors over plans to guarantee a share bonus worth approximately £8.5 million for Chief Executive Duncan Wanblad and his management team if they secure a merger with Canadian powerhouse Teck Resources. Shareholders are due to vote this week on whether to approve amendments to […]

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Jobs, investment, and the United Kingdom’s energy security are at risk as high taxes continue to burden North Sea oil and gas producers. Brian Gilvary, chairman of Ineos Energy, sharply criticised the government for persisting with a 38 per cent levy on the profits of North Sea operators. This decision leaves the headline rate of […]

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Donald Trump continues to expand his business interests into emerging technologies, now launching a prediction market platform that capitalises on the growing popularity of crypto-driven wagering. Trump Media and Technology Group recently unveiled Truth Predict, a prediction exchange where participants can stake crypto on outcomes ranging from elections to financial markets and sports events. Prediction […]

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Newcastle’s independent hospitality scene is confronting an unprecedented challenge as more than 1,000 city centre businesses see steep increases in business rates from April 2026. The government’s Valuation Office Agency has completed a revaluation of commercial properties, prompting a 15 per cent rise in the city centre’s total rateable value to £171 million. Almost every […]

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Octopus Energy, the United Kingdom’s largest energy supplier, will introduce new limits on its discounted electric vehicle tariff from January, increasing the cost for thousands of motorists. Under the revised policy, users of the Intelligent Go tariff will be permitted just six hours of low-cost charging each day. Previously, this popular plan—chosen by over 260,000 […]

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Britain has ascended to the position of the second-largest holder of United States government debt, surpassing China, as hedge funds headquartered in London increase their exposure to US Treasuries. Over the past five years, holdings of US government bonds in the United Kingdom have nearly doubled, now standing at $865 billion dollars, according to official […]

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The arrival of advanced artificial intelligence is prompting a seismic shift in the UK property market. AI-powered search bots now scrape listings from portals like Zoopla, Foxtons and Rightmove, offering rapid property suggestions based on detailed requirements. Tasks such as finding school catchments, comparing council tax, and drafting agent enquiries are performed within seconds, demonstrating […]

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The frequency and intensity of solar flares have escalated in recent months, posing a renewed threat to modern aviation. In late October, a JetBlue Airbus A320 flying from Cancun to New Jersey suffered a sharp drop after solar radiation disrupted its autopilot controls. The incident, which resulted in an emergency landing in Florida and hospitalisation […]

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Poundland has announced the closure of more shops across the United Kingdom as its new owners pursue a turnaround strategy. The discount retailer is set to shut a further 14 branches by early February, adding to the 19 locations already scheduled to close in the coming months. The latest list of closures impacts towns and […]

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Piers Morgan’s Uncensored Youtube-based media venture is nearing a one hundred million pound valuation, driven by a significant investment round led by established global backers. Merchant bank The Raine Group and media magnate Theo Kyriakou are among the latest investors, supporting Morgan’s ambition to transform Uncensored into an international media brand. Current fundraising is set […]

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London BTC Company Ltd has announced plans to expand its North American mining operations by approximately 30 percent during 2026, which would bring its total fleet to around 1,500 ASIC machines. The LSE-listed firm currently operates approximately 1,100 miners across facilities in the United States and Canada. The company confirmed it will finance the expansion […]

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Citi has positioned BAE Systems as its preferred UK defence investment for 2026, assigning a buy rating with a target price of 2,192 pence per share. The recommendation reflects the bank’s assessment that British defence contractors stand at the confluence of sustained geopolitical tensions, constrained public finances and an unprecedented European rearmament programme. The investment […]

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Metals One PLC has experienced a sharp decline in its share price following the announcement of a substantial capital raising at a significant discount to market value. The AIM-listed explorer revealed plans to raise £4.4 million through a placing that has resulted in considerable dilution for existing shareholders. The company’s shares fell 39% to 2.06 […]

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>Recent scientific findings suggest that the humble breakfast staple, orange juice, offers more than a pleasant taste and quick energy boost. A growing body of research reveals that consistent consumption of pure orange juice can bring about noteworthy changes in the human body at a genetic level, with significant implications for cardiovascular health. Researchers conducted […]

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A recently launched London-listed special purpose acquisition company has raised 500 million dollars in a bid to target a multibillion pound acquisition. Mayflower Acquisition, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and founded by three veteran City dealmakers, Sir Jeremy Isaacs, Roger Nagioff and Noam Gottesman, began trading on Friday with support from a board that […]

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Ocado Group, the UK based grocery delivery and retail technology firm, will receive a 350 million dollar payment from its principal American partner Kroger following the US supermarket giants decision to withdraw from a key automation project and abandon the opening of a significant new warehouse site. This cash payment is scheduled for January and […]

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Trustpilot shares staged a notable recovery on Friday following a turbulent period triggered by critical allegations from an American short selling firm. The consumer review platform, listed on the FTSE 250, experienced a sharp decline after Grizzly Research released a report likening Trustpilot’s operations to a “mafia style extortion racket”, causing the stock to fall […]

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Jamie Oliver is set to revive his collapsed Italian restaurant chain, signalling a return to the UK high street after a six year absence. The celebrity chef, whose Italian-themed eateries fell into administration in 2019, will relaunch the Jamies Italian brand through a franchise partnership with Brava Hospitality Group, the owner of Prezzo. The first […]

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Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook, has entered commercial agreements with prominent news publishers to utilise their content in the development of its artificial intelligence products. This initiative aims to enhance the timely delivery of news and related information via AI, particularly during unfolding world events. The media organisations involved include USA Today, People, CNN, […]

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