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UK banking shares fall amid tax fears
Shares of UK financial services plunge as recent success makes them a potential tax target for Reeves’ mission to close the ‘fiscal black hole’
Aug 292 min read
FTSE Crests 9000 points for the first time
The UK’s stock market index surpassed 9000 points for the first time ever, outpacing US and EU markets so far this year.
Jul 162 min read
Poundland sells for £1
Poundland has been sold for just £1 to US investment firm Gordon Brothers, as the struggling discount chain continues to lose business
Jun 293 min read
Vive l’ÉVolution!
From Tanks to ‘supermini’ consumer cars, France’s Renault has seen it all. How are they cementing their place in the modern EV market?
Jun 254 min read
Deja Vu?
Rachel Reeve’s Spring budget seems reminiscent of George Osborne’s austerity - is a Labour mutiny now in sight?
Mar 274 min read
Thames Water is thrown a life raft
The courts permit a £3 billion rescue payment as the water company sinks in debt Named after the murky river that runs through the UK’s...
Mar 192 min read
UK hit by 25% tariff on steel & aluminium exports to US
UK hit by 25% tariff on steel & aluminium exports to US despite Starmer’s recent success in maintaining relations with Washington
Mar 133 min read
New feet, same Boots?
UK pharmacy Boots’ parent company, struggling amongst cheaper competition, to be sold to US private equity firm Sycamore
Mar 93 min read
Rachel Reeves to slash welfare spending
Rachel Reeves plans cuts to welfare budget as fiscal legroom vanishes, increased borrowing and destabilised trade have played their part.
Mar 64 min read
Europe rallies to Ukraine’s side
At Starmer’s London summit, unity amongst European leaders and beyond was palpable. But is this enough to secure peace for Ukraine?
Mar 33 min read
Timber! Will the Wood Group fall?
Wood Group, a British energy engineering goliath, has seen its valuation tumble to less than £200m this month.
Feb 282 min read
Back on the rise
The British Consumer Prices Index (CPI) has risen to a 3% high in January 2025, far higher than the 2.8% forecasted by most economic...
Feb 242 min read
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