Saxo Bank’s UK arm was stung by aggressive competition in the country’s online trading market as revenue took a sharp drop in the last six months. Revenue in its UK …
August 2025
Torsten Bell: Who is the mastermind behind the 2025 Autumn Budget?
When parliamentary candidates were revealed ahead of last year’s elections, Torsten Bell was one of the better-known names on Labour’s list. With his glaringly wonkish CV and swaggering way of …
Manchester United upset a triumph of culture over cash, says Grimsby chief
Grimsby Town’s co-owner Jason Stockwood says their shock Carabao Cup defeat of Manchester United was a triumph of “great culture” over “buying success”. The League Two side stunned their Premier …
Man United shareholder, Ratcliffe’s Ineos, buys into Castore with Belstaff deal
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos has announced a “significant strategic investment” into premium sports apparel brand Castore. The petrochemicals company will invest in the British clothing brand …
UK tech leaders back home turf for growth as AI drives investment
The UK is increasingly being viewed by its own tech entrepreneurs as the most attractive country in which to build and scale a technology company, according to a new report. …
Reeves warned that ‘punitive’ tax hikes on landlords will choke rental sector
Property experts have warned that higher taxes on landlords’ rental incomes will have ‘severe’ unintended consequences for the rental sector and the broader housing market. The Chancellor is reportedly examining …
Aston Villa Women hire former Lewes FC CEO Maggie Murphy
Aston Villa Women have hired Maggie Murphy, the former chief executive of pioneering Lewes FC, to be their new managing director. Murphy was the driving force behind Lewes’s radical policy …
British Retail Consortium appoints its first female chair
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Jo Whitfield as its new chair, the first woman in its history to hold the role. Whitfield will replace outgoing chair Andy Higginson, …
FTSE 100 reshuffle: Metlen to oust Taylor Wimpey
A number of FTSE 100 constituents are set to find their spot at risk as the index heads towards a reshuffle. Metlen Energy and Metals, which switched its primary listing …
Free-to-air broadcaster 5 to show NFL and Super Bowl
Free-to-air broadcaster 5 has secured the rights to Sunday evening NFL matches, and will show the next Super Bowl. The new multi-year deal continues the long running theme of having …