Esken, the former owner of Eddie Stobart, has announced it will enter administration later today. The company, which is registered in Guernsey and based in London, has said it is…

Secure Trust Bank has posted record lending growth in 2023, while annual profit fell due to one-off charges. The specialist lender reported that its net lending book grew 13.6 per…

The recovery of the UK economy looks set to roll on as business activity continued expanding in March, a closely watch survey suggests. S&P’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which measures…

Insurer Direct Line has posted an annual operating loss of £189.5m for 2023 as it battled claims inflation, but it has restored its dividend in a boost for income investors.…

The government borrowed more than expected in February, but borrowing in the financial year was still on track to be its lowest for four years. According to figures from the…

The board of Virgin Money has accepted a £2.9bn takeover offer from high street rival Nationwide to create the UK’s second-largest provider of mortgages and savings. The takeover, which Virgin…

Fashion retailer Next has traded ahead of expectations again, reporting a record pre-tax profit of £918m during the full year. This is three million pounds ahead of the guidance of…

London’s Gatwick Airport reported another strong set of passenger figures for the year, boosted by a string of new airlines making it its home and a revamp of its station.…

Insurer and asset manager M&G posted profit above analysts’ expectations in 2023 while recording net inflows despite the challenging market environment. The firm’s assets under management and administration picked up…

Wales manager Rob Page has played down tensions with Cardiff over the inclusion of captain Aaron Ramsey in their squad for tonight’s Euro 2024 play-off against Finland. Ramsey has not…