Gambling giant Flutter Entertainment, whose brands include the likes of Paddy Power and Betfair, slashed its net loss during its latest quarter as its US sales doubled. The group’s total …
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Motor finance: City watchdog considers deadline extension
The City watchdog is considering giving lenders more time to respond to consumer complaints about motor finance commissions following a landmark court case last month. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) …
Fuller’s pub boss warns Budget tax changes will drive hospitality to the brink
The boss of pub chain Fuller, Smith and Turner has made a stark warning about the effect of recent tax rises on hospitality, warning it will increase inflation and drive …
Ahead of the Game: Reading FC hero emerges as potential saviour
Former Reading chairman Roger Smee is considering making a last-ditch attempt to rescue the club from the ownership of Dai Yongge. The 76-year-old property tycoon, who also played for Reading …
Rachel Reeves needs to get real with the fact that we have become too cautious
Before the election, Rachel Reeves said she would “unashamedly champion” financial services “as one of the UK’s greatest assets”. This was music to the ears of our sector and the …
Working mothers will pay for Labour’s tax rises
Employers’ national insurance hikes will increase the cost of childcare and put nurseries out of business, making life for working mothers even harder than it already is, says Alys Denby …
Office for Value for Money: Can more bureaucracy really improve productivity?
The public sector’s productivity record is abysmal, and Rachel Reeves’ new Office for Value for Money shows she knows it. But will more bureaucracy really solve the issue, asks Paul …
Bosses believe WFH will come to an end – wishful thinking?
Given the City of London is a major destination for commuters (especially those working in professional services) the new rhythm of hybrid working is perhaps more visible in the Square …
French film-makers get their claws on £35m of UK taxpayers’ cash to make Paddington movies
French film production company StudioCanal benefited from £35.8m of UK taxpayers’ cash to make a television series and three movies about British icon Paddington bear, with £13.4m alone handed out …
UK office market fails to keep up with European upswing in property values
The value of commercial property has risen for the first time since mid 2022 in Europe, although the UK office market bucked the trend and failed to show gains. Overall, …