UK now second most targeted country for mergers and acquisitions March 28, 2024 The UK is now the second most targeted nation for mergers and acquisitions globally, behind only the US, as deals in the country have surged to $76.1bn (£60.2bn) so far in 2024. UK mergers and acquisitions have been 88 per cent higher than this time last year but are still below the values in the [...]
Spectrum Brands: Profit slashed at Russell Hobbs, George Foreman and Remington owner despite sales surge August 6, 2024 Profit at the UK arm of the group behind Russell Hobbs, George Foreman and Remington was slashed during its latest financial year despite its sales surging by almost £80m. Spectrum Brands, which has its UK base in Manchester, has reported a pre-tax profit of £3.3m for the 12 months to September 30, 2023, according to [...]
Much like the UK economy, pound sterling suffers from a certainty deficit July 4, 2023 Barrelling around in the piping of the UK economy so far this year has been a sustained pound sterling rally. Britain’s currency in 2023 has been one of the best performers in the rich world. It is up nearly five per cent against the US dollar at $1.26, a far cry from the record low [...]
FTSE 100 close: Israel Gaza war concerns weigh down London markets again October 19, 2023 London's FTSE indexes dipped in opening trade on Thursday as continued concern over possible escalation in the Middle East left investors feeling cautious.
Why lower interest rates might not offer much support to the UK economy April 6, 2024 Although the UK fell into a recession in the second half of last year, most economists are confident that growth will return this year.
Robinhood launches to UK customers March 19, 2024 Robinhood, the trading and investing app made infamous by the Gamestop saga, has launched in the UK today, after two failed attempts. This is the first step outside the US for the firm, after it shot to global infamy in 2021 as the central player in the so-called meme stock frenzy. The brand tried to [...]
Non-doms head to Italy in search of sun, scenery, and lax taxes July 24, 2024 Changes to the tax status of non-domiciled residents of the UK – non-doms – has been the subject of much scrutiny recently. Both sides of the political divide have been pro tightening the rules, while analysts warned it will drive investment out of the UK. However, there has been a clear surge in non-doms looking [...]
Will Hunt’s tax changes push non-doms out of London? March 11, 2024 Non-doms, or non-domiciles, are people who live in the UK and pay tax on UK earnings whilst maintaining a primary home overseas.
If you look past the headlines London is charging ahead May 20, 2024 While the headlines are dominated by a steady trickle of takeovers stripping the London Stock Exchange, money is flooding into the capital elsewhere.
Coach and Stuart Weitzman owner plunges into the red as ‘price sensitive’ Kate Spade customers slow sales April 22, 2024 The UK arm of American luxury fashion brands Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman plunged into the red after losing more than £60m during its latest financial year, it has been revealed.