Business confidence fell to a fresh record low in September, as fears of another cost squeeze stoked an already dire operating environment that was found to have “worsened across the …
September 2025
‘Packaging tax’ to force further price rises
UK businesses will be forced to pass the vast majority of costs incurred by a new packaging tax onto consumers, in a move that will stoke already rampant food inflation …
Tax hikes push firms to automate jobs, says top UK recruiter
Tax hikes and wage pressures are putting Brits at risk of losing roles to automation and offshoring, a top UK recruitment firm has warned. Hays has warned Britain is becoming …
New green tax labelled ‘own goal’ ahead of Budget
A new green tax coming into effect this week has been labeled an “own goal” for the Labour government and stoked fears it could lead to prices soaring. The Extended …
Bank of England’s Breeden says inflation ‘hump’ is transitory
The Bank of England’s deputy governor has warned keeping interest rates too high could drag inflation below the Bank’s two per cent target in comments that further exposed the divergence …
FTSE 100 seals best quarterly rise since 2022
The FTSE 100 has net its best quarterly rise since 2022 as the index shrugged off geopolitical tensions to storm to record highs. London’s blue-chip index clawed back morning losses …
Wunder sets National Day Cup Bar high for Size
WITH an estimated one-and-a-half million tourists from China expected to cross the border into Hong Kong this week, a huge crowd is anticipated when the action gets underway for a …
Bentley and Golf to drive straight past some Top rivals
YOU CAN guarantee when trainer Chris So arrives at Sha Tin on Wednesday, he will be dressed in his lucky tie and socks, plus anything else he believes brings him …
Pick ‘n’ mix Candy with Apollo One at Ascot
WHILE much of the focus this weekend is on France and Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, there’s still some strong domestic action on Saturday. Newmarket is the scene of …
Av another go on Venture to go one better in the Arc
ACROSS a weekend of quality racing from Longchamp, the showpiece is undoubtedly Sunday’s Group One Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (3.05pm). Following the latest stage of forfeits, 17 of the …