UK business confidence is at its highest level in 10 years as the service sector saw the biggest jump in optimism month-on-month, according to Lloyds Bank. Firms were more optimistic …
July 2025
‘Responsible landlords’ urged to stay in the private housing market
The UK’s landlord association has urged landlords to remain within the country’s private housing sector, warning that their exit could lead to a ‘disastrous’ outcome for tenants. Arguing that private …
SFO faces a crisis of confidence as old sins haunt Ephgrave’s tenure
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is no stranger to bad publicity, but after yet another historic case comes back to haunt it, its reputation takes another battering. Last week, the …
How the wellness bro came to rule the City
As finance bros roam the City clutching pink smoothies, Anna Moloney examines the changing culture of health and rise of the wellness bro If you were opening a trendy smoothie …
Hotel billionaire launches shock bid to run Heathrow expansion
The race to manage Heathrow’s multibillion-pound third runway expansion has been plunged into uncertainty after a rival suitor confirmed it will submit a proposal to go up against an expected …
Industry chief warns fresh tax grab will push ‘loved’ retailers to the wall
More of Britain’s “well-loved” retailers will go to the wall if the government unleashes another round of tax hikes on businesses in the Autumn, the boss of the British Retail …
Football clubs suffering from too few directors, report warns
All professional football clubs in England should be mandated to have at least three directors to prevent governance failings that threaten their existence, a new report warns today. The report, …
Nationwide wins big in mass switch from FTSE 100 banks
Nationwide has raided the customer base of Britain’s banking titans as current account switchers flocked away from legacy firms. The building society welcomed nearly 73,000 switchers in the first three …
Eat, Drink, Sleep, Repeat: Kudu, Kanpai Classic and Bob Bob Ricard
London is a gastronomic cornucopia, a city blessed with uniquely diverse cuisines and dining styles. From Michelin-level fine dining to street food, we can proudly boast the finest restaurants from …
Bro and Nad can have final Say in trappy Goodwood sprint
FINDING the winner of the three-year-old-only five-furlong sprint handicap (3.45pm) looks a tall order, especially if the forecast rain arrives. With that in mind, it’s probably worth having a few …