The FTSE 100’s banking constituents breezed through the second quarter results season as interest income remained stable and trading income soared on the back of market volatility. The ‘Big Five’ …
August 2025
Labour’s new quarry tax is rock bottom green policy
A man’s freedom to fill up his quarry absent extortion must stand, writes Charlie Amos in response to Labour’s expanded landfill tax which will add £25,000 to the cost of …
BP makes its largest oil discovery in 25 years
BP has made its biggest oil discovery in a quarter of a century off Brazil’s Atlantic coast, in a big boost for the beleaguered oil giant mired in a battle …
Jimmy Carr handed whopping tax bill after tour brings in £3m
Jimmy Carr has been handed a huge tax bill after his wealth surged by more than £3m thanks to launching his International stand-up tour and the success of his Netflix …
Daniel Levy: Man City verdict taken far too long and multi-club needs controls
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has called for a swift conclusion to Manchester City’s legal battle with the Premier League, saying the process “has gone on for far too long”. …
Dishoom served huge valuation after founders sell stake
Dishoom has been valued in the region of £300m after striking an investment deal with a firm backed by LVMH. The restaurant chain has agreed a deal for an undisclosed …
Rolls-Royce shares hit yet another record high
Shares in FTSE 100 giant Rolls-Royce have hit yet another all-time high, giving the company a £90bn valuation for the first time in its history. Shares in the Derby-headquartered group …
On this day: Gibraltar is captured by the British
On this day in 1704, Gibraltar was surrendered to the Anglo-Dutch fleet. 321 years later, Eliot Wilson looks at what that means today As historical conflicts go, the War of …
Auction Technology Group shares tumble after debt-fuelled acquisition of Chairish
Shares in Auction Technology Group tumbled on Monday after the firm added to its debt pile with the acquisition of furniture marketplace Chairish in a $85m (£64m) deal. The London-listed …
Morrisons cuts over 3,600 jobs as profit passes £2bn
Morrisons cut more than 3,600 jobs as it returned to profit for the first time since a private equity-backed takeover in 2021. The Bradford-headquartered supermarket giant has posted a pre-tax …