Digital challenger bank Oaknorth has agreed to award its maiden dividend to shareholders after the fintech unicorn enjoyed a jump in profit last year. The business-focused lender, which launched in …
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London economy set for another Taylor Swift gold rush
London is set to receive another gold rush this week as Taylor Swift returns for the second UK leg of her Eras tour. The global pop sensation, who has already …
You can celebrate Team GB Olympics success with actual Olympians. Here’s how
Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne, Pete Tong and Rag’n’Bone Man are some of the musicians playing a celebratory show this weekend to welcome Team GB Olympics winners and participants back home. …
Every Chelsea signing of the Todd Boehly era
Pedro Neto became Chelsea’s 35th signing since the club were taken over by a consortium led by Todd Boehly. It has seen the Stamford Bridge side’s squad balloon to 42 …
Asda continues to lose market share while grocery inflation rises for first time since March 2023
Asda and the Co-op have continued to lose market share while a rise in grocery inflation has led to overall sales increasing significantly for Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Lidl. Take-home sales …
‘Magnificent’ Hyde Park penthouse on sale for £60m
A £60m penthouse has gone on sale in Hyde Park in a tentative sign that the super-prime market may be turning towards bigger, more expensive homes again. The apartment, which …
Treasury questions payments regulator on deadline for controversial fraud refund rules
The Treasury has reportedly raised questions with the UK payments regulator over the timetable for its new fraud refund rules that have stirred alarm among banks and fintechs. The measures, …
Jimmy Anderson: Bowler could return to white-ball cricket after decade
England’s record wicket taking pacer James Anderson could make a sensational return to white-ball cricket a decade after his last short-form game. Anderson has been a stalwart of England’s Test …
UK’s largest pension fund agrees £405m homes deal with Blackstone
The UK’s largest pension fund has acquired 3,000 homes from Blackstone for more than £400m. The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has snapped up the portfolio of shared ownership homes from …
Dowlais considers sale of powder metallurgy unit as EV volatility dents profit
GKN Automotive owner Dowlais Group has announced it is exploring a potential sale of its powder metallurgy unit, after “volatility” in battery electric vehicle (BEV) production dented half-year profit. Pre-tax …