Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, has filed an intellectual property lawsuit against two of the largest matched betting companies, OddsMonkey and Outplayed. The claim, filed with the English …
October 2025
Santander UK boss to exit ahead of TSB merger
The chief executive of Santander UK announced his exit from the banking giant on Friday ahead of the firm’s landmark takeover of TSB. Mike Regnier said he will exit in …
Why is the government making vapes harder to buy than cigarettes?
Vaping remains the most effective tool to help smokers quit, so why is Labour trying to restrict access to vape shops, asks Andrej Kuttruf Ahead of this week’s Labour Party …
Rebranded Channel 5 returns to profit despite advertising hit
Broadcaster 5 returned to profit despite its turnover falling by almost £80m during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The business, which is owned by Paramount, has posted …
Wren Kitchens: Profit almost wiped out as 500 jobs lost
Profit at the owner of Wren Kitchens has almost been wiped out as it shed more than 500 jobs during its latest financial year. The West Retail Group, which is …
OBR hands Rachel Reeves first damning pre-Budget report on UK economy
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has handed Chancellor Rachel Reeves its first evaluation of the state of the UK economy and crippled public finances, setting policy discussions about likely …
Frasers Group chairman urges Unite to avoid ‘reckless’ strike
The chairman of retail giant Frasers Group has urged Unite the Union to avoid “reckless and irresponsible” strike action as retail firms across the UK feel the crunch of rising …
Net zero banking group abandons operations after member exodus
The global Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has announced it will cease operations following an exodus of its membership after President Donald Trump returned to power. In a statement released …
Vikings, Packers, Chiefs and Jets take over London as NFL comes to town
The NFL returns to London this month as the capital stages its 40th, 41st and 42nd American football matches. And NFL franchises – whether they’re playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium …
‘Subdued’ services sector suffers steep drop as tax hikes bite
Business activity expansion fell to a five-month low after a “subdued” services sector experienced a dull end to the third quarter. S&P’s UK Services Purchasing Managers Index Business Activity tumbled …