Households’ nerves about future finances has jumped to a two-year high, a top survey has indicated, with extra taxes expected to dampen activity in the UK economy. S&P Global researchers …
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The UK has a record number of public inquiries, but the government appears to approve them selectively — embracing those that blame ideological opponents while delaying or resisting those that …
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The combined UK operations of Kellogg’s returned to profit despite sales slumping by more than £200m during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. Kellogg’s runs two separate companies …
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FinQuery, a leading provider of AI-powered accounting automation software, announced today that its lease accounting solution, LeaseQuery, earned the No. 1 position on G2’s Lease Accounting Software Grid for the …
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Cryptocurrencies will face regulation like any other financial products under new laws announced by the Treasury. Firms that offer crypto products will fall under the Financial Conduct Authority’s jurisdiction as …
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Tory Chancellor Kenneth Clarke warned that initial plans for the Elizabeth Line were a “folie de grandeur” that taxpayers would be unwilling to foot the …
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Black Friday boost fails to materialise for Britain’s high streets
UK retail sales failed to meet shops’ expectations this Black Friday as pre-budget jitters dampened spending. Retail sales increased by 1.4 per cent year on …
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Planning your personal finances in 2026 and beyond
Partner content, in association with JP Morgan Personal Investing. By Claire Exley, head of financial advice and guidance at J.P. Morgan Personal Investing In the …
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Budget chaos takes toll on October growth as ‘prospects remain poor’
The UK economy is expected to have grown by just 0.1 per cent in October as firms grappled with Budget speculation and uncertainty, analysts have …
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Active, passive, or robot? Choosing your ISA management style
Deciding to open a Stocks and Shares ISA is only the first step. The more critical decision—and the one that will determine your fees, stress …
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Former Entain execs take Gambling Commission to court over failed 888 bid
The former CEO and chairman of Entain, the group behind Coral and Ladbrokes, are set to face the Gambling Commission at court on Tuesday over …
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A complete guide to ISAs
For UK investors, few acronyms carry as much weight as “ISA.” The Individual Savings Account remains the bedrock of personal financial planning in Britain, a …
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How Natwest, Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC fired up the FTSE 100 in 2025
If 2025 was supposed to be the year of the AI bubble, nobody told Britain’s banking giants. Amidst the noise of the US tech boom, …
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Interactive Brokers Expands Market Access with United Arab Emirates Equities
Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced the introduction of United Arab Emirates (UAE) equities through two leading exchanges in one …
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FTSE 100 Live: Fed interest rates, retail sales, GDP growth nerves
Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog covering the FTSE 100 and other big market moves. Investors are bracing for a crunch …
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Why nostalgia is dominating Christmas adverts
The Notebook, where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today it’s Ogilvy’s Amelia Torode For those involved in UK advertising, Christmas is our …