Shares are slightly up at NatWest after the group upgraded its full-year guidance and announced a 9.5p interim dividend and a £750m share buyback following “a strong H1 2025 performance”. …
July 2025
Lions profit share gives players buy-in and shows the future of rugby
British and Irish Lions players will be hoping that the MCG gets close to capacity for Saturday’s second Test against Australia – and not just for the sake of a …
UK retail sales bounce back as Brits enjoyed warmest June on record
Sales for UK retailers rose last month as Britons enjoyed the warmest June on record, which helped drive sales of food and drink, according to official figures. The Office for …
Four City traders’ seek appeal against Libor convictions following landmark ruling
Four former City traders with criminal convictions plan to appeal after the Supreme Court overturned the convictions of Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo on Wednesday. Barclays traders Jay Merchant, Philippe …
Why on earth isn’t the pensions commission considering the triple lock?
The triple lock is a glaring omission from the scope of the newly announced pension commission, says Jamie Jenkins There is much to cheer with the formation of a second …
Christie’s: Contemporary art helps auction house sales surge
Sales at the London showroom of auction house Christie’s have started to make a recovery after suffering a slump in 2023, it has been revealed. The group’s UK arm has …
Trump Scotland visit: Starmer to push for zero steel tariffs
President Trump kicks off his golfing holiday in Scotland this evening, and all eyes are on his diary as the trip looks set to become a hub for diplomacy. Sir …
Record number of farms shut after inheritance tax grab
A record number of farms closed in the year after the government announced it was ending a carve out that allowed farmers to pass down their estates without paying inheritance …
Five day doctors’ strikes begin as Wes Streeting-BMA talks break down
Resident doctors – formerly known as junior doctors – led by the British Medical Association (BMA) began a five-day strike on Friday morning, set to last until 7am on Wednesday. …
Formula E signs 30-year World Championship extension with FIA
Formula E has extended its exclusive contract with motorsport governing body the FIA, meaning it will remain the only all-electric single-seater World Championship for the next 30 years. It comes …