Insurer Direct Line has posted an annual operating loss of £189.5m for 2023 as it battled claims inflation, but it has restored its dividend in a boost for income investors. …

The government borrowed more than expected in February, but borrowing in the financial year was still on track to be its lowest for four years. According to figures from the …

The board of Virgin Money has accepted a £2.9bn takeover offer from high street rival Nationwide to create the UK’s second-largest provider of mortgages and savings. The takeover, which Virgin …

Fashion retailer Next has traded ahead of expectations again, reporting a record pre-tax profit of £918m during the full year. This is three million pounds ahead of the guidance of …

London’s Gatwick Airport reported another strong set of passenger figures for the year, boosted by a string of new airlines making it its home and a revamp of its station. …

Insurer and asset manager M&G posted profit above analysts’ expectations in 2023 while recording net inflows despite the challenging market environment. The firm’s assets under management and administration picked up …

Wales manager Rob Page has played down tensions with Cardiff over the inclusion of captain Aaron Ramsey in their squad for tonight’s Euro 2024 play-off against Finland. Ramsey has not …

Jimmy McLoughlin is the man behind Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, a podcast looking at the future of work. He writes for City A.M.’s notebook, a place where interesting people …

Online travel agency Hostelworld Group has traded ahead of expectations, thanks to an increase in demand for travel in Asia.  The Irish company, which is listed in London, said adjusted …

Some of the most significant risks and opportunities facing businesses today centre on sustainability. As risks, they can result in financial losses and regulatory breaches, and even potentially destroy reputations …