Why Donald Trump’s bitcoin reserve wouldn’t work in the UK July 30, 2024 Debates over a government bitcoin reserve have swelled up this week after former president Donald's Trump's comments at a bitcoin convention over the weekend.
Full list of Carpetright stores saved by Bensons for Beds after collapse August 7, 2024 Almost 20 Carpetright stores have been snapped up by Bensons for Beds following the firm’s collapse last month. Carpetright was rescued out of administration in July but with the loss more than 1,500 jobs. The major carpet and tiling retailer, which is headquartered in Essex, was snapped up by rival Tapi for an undisclosed sum. At [...]
Tories’ disdain for young people could be their undoing June 5, 2024 Stoking generational culture wars may win a handful of votes in the short-term, but it could trigger the end of the Conservative party as we know it, says Zoe Grunewald No need to stop the press: the Tories are going to lose. That’s a given. The party is resigned to defeat and even Rishi Sunak’s [...]
FTSE 100 dragged down by Persimmon tumbling after property market warning November 8, 2022 London’s FTSE 100 today was pulled down by house builder Persimmon tumbling after it warned rising rates will hit its bottom line. The capital’s premier index edged 0.08 per cent higher to 7,306.14 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, climbed 0,75 per [...]
Glengoyne and Edinburgh Gin maker continues post-pandemic success May 31, 2024 The spirits producer behind Glengoyne whisky and Edinburgh Gin has toasted the re-opening of its historic Scottish distillery, which closed more than 30 years ago.
House price growth slows but remains in double digits April 29, 2022 Growth in house prices has slowed this month, but remains in double digits, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.
Insolvencies at highest levels since 2009 — but which sectors are the worst hit? October 31, 2023 The number of insolvencies has risen to its highest level since 2009, at the height of the financial crisis.
Why 2023 has been a year to forget for the London Stock Exchange and the capital’s equity markets September 2, 2023 Take-privates and secondary listings have damaged the reputation of the London Stock Exchange. How did we get here?
Spring Budget 2024: Just four per cent of London homes exempt from ‘hefty’ stamp duty fees as pressure mounts on Hunt February 28, 2024 Only four per cent of homes on sale in London are exempt from “hefty” stamp duty charges, as fresh pressure is piled on the UK Chancellor to reform the levy ahead of the Spring Budget next week.
Brent Hoberman launches PR agency for founders of fast growing start ups May 16, 2024 Hoberman's Founders Forum Group, which he co-founded in 2005 and is now executive chair of, has invested in the new business