May 2024

The boss of the Financial Conduct Authority has told private equity firms to hand over more information or face a regulatory clampdown today in the latest sign that watchdogs are …

The government should introduce a blanket ban on face coverings at protests, an adviser on political violence has recommended. Former Labour MP John Woodcock, now crossbench peer Lord Walney, was …

The Chelsea Flower Show is neither Ascot, nor a Cannes promenade, nor Milano fashion week.  It most resolutely does not have a dress code requiring a peony or rose print three-piece suit. Wear anything …

Arriva Group has submitted an application to the rail regulator to significantly expand capacity for its services connecting London Kings Cross to the North. Grand Central, the transport company’s open …

McLaren will pay tribute to Formula One legend Ayrton Senna with a unique racing livery for the Monaco Grand Prix – along with a one-off Senna supercar. Ayrton Senna was …

Gareth Southgate insists England can “absolutely” win Euro 2024 after ringing the changes in his expanded 33-man provisional squad for this summer’s tournament. Midfielder Adam Wharton, one of four selections …

The government’s new plans to get more British people into the workforce got a mixed reception even as the importance of the issue was reasserted by the International Monetary Fund …

Online car retailer Cazoo has formally collapsed into administration while its parent company is heading for liquidation. The London-headquartered group, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has …

Greggs has updated its menu to feature the “classic” fish finger sandwich, but the product is only available across 10 stores in the UK (and it’s quite a spenny sandwich.) …

The government has confirmed that compensation payments to the victims and families of the infected blood scandal will begin before the end of the year. Paymaster General John Glen announced …