Labour’s Lord Kinnock has called on the government to start charging VAT on private medical insurance in order to raise funds for the NHS. Speaking to the i Paper, the …
August 2025
Hawes & Curtis: Profit continues to fall at Dragons’ Den star’s brand
Profit at Hawes & Curtis, the retailer owned by Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman, has shrunk for a second consecutive year despite rising sales. The London-headquartered fashion brand has posted …
Close Brothers shares rocket after motor finance win
Shares in Close Brothers rocketed as markets opened on Monday after the bank won its landmark motor finance case at the Supreme Court. Shares in the FTSE 250 lender surged …
McDonald’s cuts 2,000 UK jobs as profit almost doubles
Profit at the UK arm of McDonald’s almost doubled in 2024 as it cut more than 2,000 jobs, it has been revealed. The US fast food giant has posted a …
Papa John’s: UK losses continue as over 70 locations closed
The UK arm of Papa John’s continued to make significant losses in 2024 as it closed more than 70 locations. The division of the US pizza giant has reported a …
Bank of England to cut interest rates but faces dilemma on outlook
The Bank of England is unlikely to signal faster interest rate cuts at this Thursday’s meeting, leading economists have said, leaving the future of monetary policy in the balance. Monetary …
Motor finance: Lloyds shares set to jump after ruling
Shares in Lloyds Banking Group and Close Brothers are expected to rally as markets open on Monday after the Supreme Court’s landmark motor finance ruling last week. Analysts at Jefferies …
President Donald Trump could be given Freedom of the City of London
President Donald Trump could be offered the Freedom of the City of London during his second state visit to the UK in September. The Independent has reported that the Freedom …
Exclusive: OnlyFans signs up England cricket star Tymal Mills
England international Tymal Mills has agreed a partnership with OnlyFans that will see him become the first big-name cricketer on the global content creator platform. Mills joins other athletes including …
Comparing Nigel Farage to Jimmy Savile marks a new low in politics
Invoking Jimmy Savile to attack Nigel Farage over online safety is not just offensive – it exposes a deeper intolerance in political debate. Peter Kyle’s remarks cross a dangerous line, …