The UK arm of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has issued a warning over its future sales as restrictions on its activities continue to have a major impact. The London-headquartered business …
August 2025
House builder blames ‘broken planning system’ and interest rates for loss
In independent house builder has blamed the “broken planning system” and high interest rates putting off first time buyers for it falling into the red. Cheshire-based Eccleston Homes has reported …
Could this be Britain’s most expensive shed?
As we report today, there’s been a nationwide downturn in construction. The issue is especially acute in London – the place housing is needed most – where the number of …
Deliveroo: Earnings shoot up ahead of Doordash acquisition
Deliveroo has announced a boost to its earnings driven by a ‘more resilient than expected’ consumer, although profit has taken a hit ahead of its acquisition by American delivery giant …
Exclusive: British Basketball Federation defends deadline extension for GBBL
The British Basketball Federation says it was “entirely appropriate” to extend the deadline for GBBL, the company which will take over the licence to run the top-tier league next year, …
InsurTech funding slumps despite AI demand
Global funding for InsurTech startups slumped in the second quarter of the year despite demand for AI as companies looked to the tech to help drive efficiencies and process claims. …
LIVE: Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to four per cent
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates to four per cent later today. Its decision, which will be released at 12pm, will likely highlight the damage …
If BBC battle change, is it time to abolish sport’s Crown Jewels?
With change needed to ensure lesser followed sports get their time in the spotlight, is it time to abolish the Crown Jewels and ditch the BBC for some coverage? What …
How the Conservatives can become the party of millennials like me
Millennials make up the largest age cohort in many of the areas where the Conservatives need to shore up support. To win us back the Tories need answers on the …
Give me liberty or give me death? Americans choose both
Americans’ obsession with customisation and convenience is killing them, says Lewis Liu A few months ago, I went partying with a bunch of Gen Z Silicon Valley tech bros. This …