The billionaire brothers who founded Betfred have shared a bumper payday after the betting giant raked in almost £1.5bn. The Warrington-headquartered business has posted a turnover of £1.45bn for the …
Used car marketplace Motorway takes out £25m loan after losses widen
Motorway has agreed a fresh £25m loan after the online car marketplace reported widening losses. The London-based tech firm, which hit a valuation of over $1bn in a 2021 funding …
LBC owner loses £140m despite revenue marching towards £1bn
Global, the media giant behind the likes of radio stations LBC, Capital and Heart, lost £140m during its latest financial year despite its revenue continuing its march towards £1bn. The …
Exclusive: Brits say taxpayer shouldn’t bail out struggling football and rugby clubs
The majority of Brits say that the government should not use taxpayer money to support professional football and rugby clubs that are teetering on the edge of financial difficulty. Exclusive …
FTSE 100 Live: Index eyes 10,000 mark after intraday high
Good morning and welcome back to the City AM morning liveblog. The FTSE 100 kicked off the new year on the front foot marking an intraday high of 10,046.25p on …
UK economy showing signs of ‘zombie apocalypse,’ says think tank
The UK economy faces a “zombie apocalypse” in the coming year, as years of tough trading conditions forces thousands of unproductive firms to the wall, an influential left-leaning think tank …
Rainy day savings, pensions and stocks: Brits’ 2026 financial resolutions
Nearly one in three people are aiming to reduce their monthly spending in 2026, as more Brits look to boost their savings. According to a survey commissioned by Pensions UK, …
Fines for uninsured drivers could rise under new plans
Uninsured drivers may face higher fines and tougher penalties under new government plans to improve road safety and reduce the cost of car insurance. Under current rules, an uninsured driver …
European office deals rebound in 2025
European office deals bounced back last year, as investors ploughed money into transactions after the prospect of a supply crunch revitalised the sector. A total of 21 transactions worth £100m …
Starmer: I’ll still be prime minister going into 2027
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will still leading the country this time next year, dismissing concerns about his leadership, despite growing rumours about challenges within the party. …