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Bank of England expected to hold rates this week - but March cut looks likely, says ING
03/02/26 04:11
The market is expecting the central bank to hold the base rate at 3.75% after a 25 percentage point cut in December. There is a possible, but unlikely, chance that policymakers could throw caution to the wind and opt for another cut in March, though....read
Plus500 shares jump as it announces launch of predictions market platform
03/02/26 11:40The platform, which specialises in contracts for difference, said it would launch its offering with start-up betting firm Kalshi.
Elon Musk confirms SpaceX merger with AI platform behind Grok in $1.25tn deal
03/02/26 07:37Elon Musk's SpaceX will merge with his artificial intelligence start-up as the tech titan looks to consolidate his business interests.
Helios makes fresh takeover bid for struggling CAB Payments
02/02/26 11:53Since 2023, CAB Payments has suffered a series of profit warnings driven by foreign exchange fluctuations and the departure of key staff.
Unemployment will reach five-year high as business costs rise after Budget
02/02/26 10:16Unemployment is expected to reach its highest level in five years in the first half of the year, according to a new forecast.
Gold and silver prices open lower but begin to regain ground after huge sell-off
02/02/26 09:50The precious metals selloff has caught the market largely by surprise, as gold and silver have consistently broken new records since the start of the year.
Gold and silver lose their shine as Trump picks new Federal Reserve chair
30/01/26 11:57Gold and silver have continued to retreat from record highs while the dollar rallies as Trump announced the new Federal Reserve chair.
Ocado shares tumble as Canadian partner shuts warehouse
29/01/26 01:41Shares in Ocado fell by over 10 per cent after one of its partners announced the closure of one of its robotic warehouses.
Gold boom propels FTSE mining shares before pulling back - but 'metals madness' could signal hard times to come for investors
29/01/26 01:33One analyst warned recent precious metals run 'has all the hallmarks of a speculative squeeze that is increasingly disorderly, volatile and dangerous'.
Package holidays flying off the shelves at Easyjet - but airline's losses jump on Italian expansion
29/01/26 11:28Easyjet Holidays customers jumped by a fifth in the three months to 31 December, as cost-conscious travellers look for value.
Santander announces 44 more branch closures: Here's which areas are affected
29/01/26 07:38Santander said most of the branches due to close will do so by the end of May 2026, with two expected to close by the end of January 2027.
'America is back' says Trump as S&P hits 7,000 for first time after more than a week of turmoil on financial markets
28/01/26 10:01The S&P 500 - stuffed full of US corporate titans from Nvidia and Apple to ExxonMobil and Boeing - rose over the 7,000 mark for the first time.
British Land tables £150m takeover offer for Life Science REIT
28/01/26 01:45The property giant said it had agreed to buy Life Science REIT for approximately £150million, valuing each share at 42.8p.
Poundland owner buys LK Bennett out of administration but job losses loom
28/01/26 01:40LK Bennett has been bought out of administration by an investment firm that swoops on struggling brands.
AI bubble will burst and there'll be 'carnage along the way', warns top tech boss
28/01/26 08:29The boss of Cisco Systems says says AI could follow similar path to the dotcom bubble.
Cinema chain Everyman cuts plans to open new screens this year
27/01/26 12:40In an update today, Everyman said it no longer expected to open any new venues 'in line with the group's strategy to reduce net debt.'
M&G says it will take £230million hit from Government ground rent reforms
27/01/26 11:35The institutional investment industry has hit back at the change and wider leasehold reform, as it will reduce firms' income and the value of their assets.
Dr Martens sales slip as it ditches discounting in brand 'pivot'
27/01/26 09:31The FTSE 250 retailer said group revenue fell 2.7 per cent to £253million in the 13 weeks to 28 December, as it pulled back from discounting products.
Inflation hasn't peaked, warns retail chief, as shop price rises near two-year high
27/01/26 08:46Shop price inflation increased to its highest level since early 2024 as the impact of higher business costs fed through to the economy.
Demand for jewellery pushes retail sales higher over Christmas... but they fail to shine in golden quarter
23/01/26 01:54Retailers suggested that reduced demand for precious metals had affected sales in November, but there was renewed demand among online jewellers ahead of Christmas.
Markets stabilise after a turbulent week as gold inches closer to $5,000 an ounce and TACO trade remerges...
23/01/26 01:50The FTSE 100 inched higher at the open before trading relatively flat and has failed to recover all of its losses, shedding 92 points this week. It is up 1.87 per cent year-to-date.
British philanthropist in line for £1.9bn payout in sale of Coller Capital to private equity
22/01/26 04:04A British philanthropist will receive a billion-pound payout after selling his investment firm to a Swedish private equity giant.
Primark owner blames Christmas sales slump on 'difficult clothing market'
22/01/26 11:55Sales slowed at the budget clothing retailer over the key Christmas period as consumer confidence slipped in Europe.
Beazley rejects Zurich's takeover bid which 'undervalues' firm at £7.7bn
22/01/26 09:10The Swiss insurance giant lodged a 1280p a share offer for the FTSE 100-listed company on Tuesday, after Beazley rejected a lower bid of 1230p a share last week.
Markets rally across the world as Trump climbs down on tariffs and strikes Greenland deal
22/01/26 08:12Markets have rebounded after Trump dropped his plans to impose tariffs on Europe as he struck a deal over Greenland.
Edinburgh Worldwide defeats Saba for a second time after record investor turnout
20/01/26 03:51Saba's proposals only needed a simple majority, or more than 50 per cent of votes cast, to pass at the meeting.
Majestic Wine toasts 'best ever Christmas' as record numbers of last-minute shoppers stock up on booze
20/01/26 02:29Overall sales inched up 0.9 per cent over the five weeks to 29 December, compared with the same period the year before, while customer numbers jumped 11 per cent.
DFS posts higher profits raising hopes it will restore dividend payouts
20/01/26 11:07DFS shares jumped on Tuesday after reporting a boost in profit for the six months to December, raising the possibility it could restore payouts.
'Budget circus' weighs on jobs but slowing wages pave way for more interest rate cuts
20/01/26 09:50Official figures show the overall unemployment rate remained at 5.1 per cent in the three months to November
Take it to Timpson: Music Magpie partners with retailer to offer phone trade-ins
20/01/26 09:37The secondhand retailer will offer in-store trade-ins at 1,300 Timpson sites following a four-month trial.
Building market won't improve this year, says supplier Marshalls
19/01/26 09:24Marshalls said it had been affected by 'prolonged pre-Budget uncertainty during the second half' but £3million of cost-cutting measures had helped it push through the year.
Nick Train apologises for 'dire' performance as he survives investor vote
16/01/26 10:02In an annual meeting for Finsbury Growth & Income, 97% of shareholders backed Train to continue to manage the trust after years of underperformance.
Housebuilder MJ Gleeson blames council planning departments and Budget for lack of new homes
16/01/26 09:40Housebuilders have suffered the biggest slump since the pandemic with much of the blame placed on the timing of the Budget.
Recruiter Robert Walters suffers amid global jobs slump - but UK earnings rise on accountant hiring boom
15/01/26 09:42While global hiring suffered, the recruiter posted increases in the fees it earned in the UK driven by London, temporary roles and accountancy hires.
Toby Carvery owner Mitchells & Butlers cheers record Christmas Day sales but warns on labour and food cost spike
15/01/26 09:08Mitchells & Butlers posted record sales on Christmas dayin the face of 'significant' headwinds driven by soaring operating costs.
Virgin Media O2 doubles down on AI push as it attempts to reduce customer complaints
15/01/26 07:00The telecoms giant revealed to This Is Money last year that it spent £1million on customer serviceevery day but was eyeing the use of AI to reduce complaints.
Coca-Cola calls off Costa Coffee sale after private equity firms give chain a lukewarm reception
14/01/26 11:47Costa, which has more than 2,700 stores in the UK and Ireland, has struggled in the face of waning demand and stiff competition from cheaper rival Greggs.
Recruiter Hays posts drop in fees amid jobs slump... but says downturn 'won't last forever'
14/01/26 10:15Recruitment giant Hays reported a bigger-than-expected drop in the fees it collected for filling roles in the second quarter of its financial year.
BP hit for more than £3BILLION after disastrous push into green energy
14/01/26 09:56The oil giant said that the charges 'are primarily attributable to the gas and low carbon energy segment' of the business.
New entrepreneurs say they're driven by necessity over passion as economic pressures bite
14/01/26 07:00More than half of start-up founders say they are launching side hustles to bridge the gap between their wages and rising bills.
Rentokil hires US-based chief executive - sparking fears it could move to New York stock market
13/01/26 02:19American Mike Duffy will replace Andy Ransom, who announced his retirement last year after 12 years in the top job.
Persimmon beats sales forecasts but expects no improvement in market this year despite Labour's house building plans
13/01/26 09:48The housebuilder reported a 12% increase in new home completions to 11,905 in 2025, with the average private selling price rising 5% to around £301,000.
Warhammer maker Games Workshop shares dip despite record half-year performance
13/01/26 08:21Games Workshop has increased its dividend again after reporting a record year for sales, despite taking a hit from President Trump's tariffs.
Premier Inn owner faces £35million business rates hit as it warns of 'damaging' Government policies
13/01/26 07:50Premier Inn owner Whitbread has warned that the proposed changes in business rates will cost the company £35million from 2027.
Low financial confidence 'locking the door' on British entrepreneurship, says new taskforce
13/01/26 06:00Britain is missing out on a generation of start-ups because entrepreneurs lack financial literacy, says a new taskforce of business owners and accountants.
Plus500 beats sales and profit expectations after 'extremely strong' year
12/01/26 12:11Shares rose 2.71% this morning to 3,714p, up 39.1% over a year, as the company said it had benefited from increased market volatility and investment in its tech.
Auction Technology Group overseeing 'extreme value destruction', says largest shareholder
12/01/26 10:43Last week, ATG rebuffed FitzWalter Capital's takeover attempts and told investors it remained confident in its 'standalone prospects as a publicly listed company'.
JD will allow customers to buy products directly through AI platforms
12/01/26 10:42The sportswear giant said that it believes AI is 'the future of how people will shop' and will launch the technology in the US in the coming months.
British Land boss steps down after five years to join warehouse developer
12/01/26 09:57British Land boss Simon Carter will step down after five years to head up a warehouse developer backed by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund.
Fundsmith star Terry Smith warns index funds are 'laying foundations of a major investment disaster'
11/01/26 09:19Fundsmith Equity posted a return of just 0.8 per cent in 2025, compared to the MSCI World index which returned 12.8 per cent.
Argos a 'thorn in Sainsbury's side' - will the retailer finally be sold?
09/01/26 11:28As Sainsbury's gears up for another year of fierce competition with discounters Lidl and Aldi, Argos could prove too much of a distraction.
Iconic British trainer brand loved by Paul Weller and the Gallaghers sold to Japanese investment firm
08/01/26 11:51An iconic British brand, which recently celebrated its 120th birthday, has been sold to a Japanese conglomerate.
Associated British Foods shares plummet by over 10% after Primark profit warning
08/01/26 08:27ABF said Primark had suffered weaker sales growth in the 16 weeks to 3 January amid a 'challenging consumer environment'.
Gold and defence stocks rise after Trump's Venezuela strikes - but oil prices fall
05/01/26 10:03Gold and defence stocks are rising this morning after the surprise capture of the Venezuelan president over the weekend.
Auction Technology Group pushes back on ELEVEN takeover attempts by its largest shareholder
05/01/26 09:41Investment firm FitzWalter has made several 'unsolicited, highly conditional proposals' which 'undervalue' the company, according to ATG.
Wagamama set to hike meal prices as it passes on rising costs to diners
29/12/25 02:07Wagamama is the latest hospitality firm reportedly eyeing price hikes in the new year as it passes higher costs onto customers.
Maya Jama joins stars to launch first 'artist-led' collective investing in start-ups
29/12/25 11:17Founded by musicians, actors and TV stars, The Artists Collective has already invested in over 20 early-stage tech companies.
Everyman boss steps down after turbulent year for cinema chain
29/12/25 09:44Shares in Everyman Media Group have crashed by 50% year-to-date, and the stock is down more than 90% since its peak in 2018.
Reeves' £1bn Boxing Day sales slump: Retailers set to take devastating hit over flatlining economy and collapse in consumer confidence
26/12/25 12:02Struggling retailers will lose out on the much-needed revenue as consumer confidence collapses amid Rachel Reeves' tax bombshells.
Shoppers cut back on the Boxing Day sales as household budgets are tight
26/12/25 12:01Half of these shoppers plan to brave the crowds on the high street, according to Barclays, with the rest seeking bargains online.
Could the FTSE still reach 10,000 by the end of 2025 - or will gloomy economic data scupper Santa rally?
22/12/25 01:02London's blue-chip index has teetered on the edge of 10,000 points for the past few months, but is yet to reach the milestone which is psychologically important for investors.
Millions of households MUST check their energy meter... or risk higher bills in January
18/12/25 10:06Millions of households risk inaccurate bills in the new year if they don't submit meter readings by the end of the month.
Are YOU richer than your neighbours? Our calculator reveals how you stack up, if you're middle or lower class and exactly how your household compares with others in your area and the rest of Britain
16/12/25 12:49Are you better or worse off than your neighbours? But it's difficult to know where your income fits in the neighbourhood pecking order without asking intrusive questions.
Frasers Group shares soar as it announces £70m buyback scheme
15/12/25 11:15Shares in Frasers jumped by 9% to 688p by mid-morning, and are up 13% in the year-to-date.
Government announces review of standing charges - could they finally fall after tripling in just seven years?
12/12/25 10:25The Government said it is looking into removing the £500m annual cost of the Warm Home Discount from standing charges.
Silver price hits record high and is now up 80% in the past year - can it continue its winning streak in 2026?
10/12/25 01:29The precious metal is up more than 80 per cent in the past year to around $61 an ounce, well above its previous 1980 peak of $49.50.
My energy supplier went bust - is my fixed tariff still valid?
09/12/25 01:36I have tried to keep my energy bills low and found a supplier that offered a good fixed deal, but it recently had to close.Will I have to pay more with a new supplier?
HMRC scheme offering cash to report tax avoiders will backfire on small firms, say business owners
06/12/25 07:00Business owners are warning that small firms could be targeted falsely and maliciously within the scheme, which offers cash to those who report tax avoidance or evasion.
Why workers earning £52,000 will be the hardest hit by tax raids
04/12/25 03:42Analysis shows that those on middle incomes are set to be worst hit by Rachel Reeves' plan to charge National Insurance on pension contributions over £2,000 per year.
Majority of shoppers prefer small businesses to big retailers - but concerns mount over their future
04/12/25 03:14Low consumer confidence, tax changes and higher labour costs are all making it harder for small businesses to operate in a struggling economy.
Why are food prices still so high - and when will our weekly shop get cheaper?
04/12/25 07:00While price pressures on other bills such as energy are easing, Britons are still feeling the pinch at the checkout. When will costs stop rising so quickly?
Argos reports huge losses - what's gone wrong at the retail giant and can it ever return to its former glory?
03/12/25 04:19Argos' most recent full-year results showed it had slumped to a loss and slashed thousands of jobs - we ask experts what's gone wrong at the retail giant.
Car sharing firm Zipcar to close operations in the UK by the end of the year
01/12/25 03:24Zipcar has announced plans to close its operations in the UK by the end of the year, it said today.
Small businesses say 'We're on the rack': Reeves claimed to help pubs, but many face huge rate rises as Amazon and supermarkets benefit
28/11/25 12:16The Chancellor had promised to pay for a reduction in business rates for smaller firms by hiking taxes on larger properties to 'level the playing field between the high street and online giants'.
Bereaved families face higher inheritance tax bills as thresholds are now frozen until 2031
27/11/25 12:20The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates that the proportion of estates paying IHT will double to 10% by 2030.
'There's no reason to start a business in Britain': Budget delivers another hammer blow for small firms
26/11/25 04:18The Chancellor said she wanted to grow the economy, but founders say the Budget is unlikely to encourage entrepreneurship.
Green levies on energy bills scrapped in the Budget but Rachel Reeves opts against cutting VAT
26/11/25 02:13Households could save up to £150 on their energy bills over the course of the year, under plans announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget .
'I retrained as a therapist in my 50s': Why older workers are switching careers as state pension age rises
21/11/25 10:04Ruth Gibson, who is in her 50s, left her job in HR at a global pharmaceutical company after 30 years to become a practising therapist.
Energy price cap to rise AGAIN in January - here are the best fixed deals to beat it
21/11/25 07:56The energy price cap will increase by 28p a month in January, but higher policy costs are expected to push up bills again next year.
How 2.3m workers will face the £100,000 tax trap within four years thanks to frozen thresholds
21/11/25 12:01More people than ever are being caught in the 60 per cent tax trap, which affects those earning between £100,000 and £125,150.
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