The founder and chief executive of one of the UK’s biggest housebuilders has poured cold water on the government’s plans to build 1.5m homes during its first term. “I don’t …
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Santander cracks down on hybrid working as return to office trend grows
Santander has cracked down on its approach to hybrid working in yet another sign that UK companies are beginning to favour more in-office working patterns. The Spanish-owned bank has informed …
Aston Martin F1 set to sell large minority stake to US firm and Silicon Valley giant
A deal to sell a large minority stake in Aston Martin could be announced soon in a move that could value the Formula 1 team at over £1.5bn. First reported …
Pimlico Plumbers founder flushed out of Britain over fear of Labour’s tax rules
The founder of Pimlico Plumbers has turned his back on London with a parting shot at the new Labour government. London-native Charlie Mullins, who has now become a permanent resident …
Keir Starmer doubles down on ‘unpopular’ decision to restrict winter fuel payments
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has doubled down on the government’s plan to restrict the winter fuel allowance to the most vulnerable pensioners in the face of a looming backbench rebellion. …
Bank bosses set for Downing Street summit amid windfall tax fears
Bank bosses will meet with the Chancellor later this week amid fears the Treasury are drawing up plans to ramp up taxes on the sector. According to a report in …
Asos rejected £215m Topshop offer from Shein in favour of lower bid
Online clothing retailer Asos declined a much higher bid for Topshop and Topman from fast fashion giant Shein and Authentic Brands Group (ABG) in favour of its new joint venture …
The Bank of London reveals £42m fundraise days after winding-up order from HMRC
Fintech ‘unicorn’ the Bank of London has announced a £42m injection of funding today after a tumultuous week in which it was hit with a winding-up order and revealed its …
Crispin Odey-backed lithium start-up launches £6m fundraise
A UK-based Lithium miner backed by a number of City figures including Crispin Odey is planning a £6m fundraising round, according to reports in the Sunday Times. Northern Lithium is …
Fed’s rate cut in the balance ahead of US inflation figures
The latest inflation figures will be the crucial event for traders this week as markets debate whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 or 50 basis …