Ryder Cup stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are being lined up to captain opposing teams in a made-for-TV golf contest later this year, according to US reports. Masters champion …
August 2025
Thousands of savers overcharged on pension withdrawals by HMRC
Thousands of people have claimed a refund on emergency tax on pensions after the HM Revenues & Customs (HMRC) overcharged savers an eye watering amount on their withdrawals. In total, …
Wall Street ‘mocks’ idea of London listing, fintech boss says
The founder of one of Britain’s fasest-growing fintech firms has said Wall Street “mocks” the idea of a London Stock Exchange listing. Barney Hussey-Yeo, chief executive of Cleo, said the …
London Stock Exchange gets go-ahead to run Pisces private stock market
The Financial Conduct Authority has given the London Stock Exchange the green light to operate a new Pisces private stock market, clearing the path for the market’s launch later this …
Pound edges up against dollar after Trump’s latest Fed attack
The pound gained from a turbulent US dollar trading session on Tuesday after the greenback was stung by President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve. The dollar index (DXY) …
How the housing crisis is killing romance
Young couples are increasingly finding buying a house a bigger barrier to adulthood than getting married, says Emma Revell As bank holiday weekends ago, spending one in the gorgeous late …
Butlin’s boss: We’re not going to tax ourselves to success
The chief executive of holiday park chain Butlin’s has hit out at Chancellor Rachel Reeves after saying increases taxes on businesses is not the way to improve the UK economy. …
Union threatens LA Olympics strike and issues $5bn demand
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been threatened with strike action by a union demanding a $5bn investment in local housing. The Unite Here Local 11 union has issued a …
Bunzl: FTSE 100 giant hit by Rachel Reeves’ tax grab
Profit at distribution titan Bunzl took a hit in the first six months of 2025 as challenging economic conditions weighed on the firm’s books. The FTSE 100 giant’s adjusted operating …
UAE buyers swoop on cheap London prime property
Wealthy buyers from the UAE are swooping on prime properties in central London, according to new data. UAE nationals accounted for three per cent of overseas buyers in prime central …