THG, the London-listed firm behind fitness supplement brand Myprotein, has reported a better-than-expected uptick in sales following operating model changes. Third-quarter revenue rose 6.3 per cent, the retailer told markets this …
October 2025
FTSE 100 Live: Retail sales, UK unemployment
Good morning from the City AM liveblog team. After a dismal first three quarters of the year, London’s IPO market is finally roaring back, returning the capital to a level …
UK jobs market sees small boost as wage growth stalls
The UK jobs market has shown signs it may be turning a corner as official data said there was an increase in the number of payrolled employees in August. There …
What would a far-right leader in France mean for Europe?
Despite growing economic strains and political turbulence in both countries, a potential alignment between Germany’s centre-right Chancellor Friedrich Merz and a far-right French president could temporarily steady Europe’s core — …
Issa brothers finally repay EG Group loan used to buy private jet
The Issa brothers have finally repaid the huge loan they borrowed from their own forecourt and retail empire to buy a private jet, City AM can reveal. The billionaire duo …
AI could take us back to the dark ages
The AI revolution is pushing human thinking into reverse, says Lewis Liu Last weekend my wife and I were in Florence for an old family friend’s wedding. With a morning …
AI bubble: Are we in the trough of disillusionment?
As the term ‘AI bubble’ floats around the City, Susannah Streeter examines the outcomes of a potential dot.com-style boom and bust in today’s Notebook Is the AI bubble about to …
Mind the Split: London is the best city to be a divorce lawyer
London’s reputation as the divorce capital of the world looks set to grow after a recent court ruling paved the way for more foreign cases to be heard in the …
‘Renewed confidence’ in UK innovation economy to boost funding
A shot of “renewed confidence” in the UK’s innovation economy is set to deliver the largest year for funding since 2022. The UK’s start ups and scale ups secured $9bn …
Retail sales slow as Budget and inflation weigh on spending plans
Retail spending slowed in September, as a tax raising Budget and higher household inflation expectations forced Brits to tighten their belts before the all-important ‘Golden Quarter’. Total retail sales in …