The chief executive of Deutsche Bank has predicted a “wave” of European bank mergers while playing down speculation he could make a bid for domestic rival Commerzbank. Speaking at the…

It has been announced that engineering firm Costain has been awarded a contract by HS2 worth upwards of £400m. The deal will see the group supply tunnel and lineside mechanical…

Debenhams, which was rescued out of administration by Boohoo in 2021, has returned to the black despite its revenue being slashed by more than 50 per cent. For the year…

Formula 1 will lose the Dutch Grand Prix after 2026 despite it being the home race of reigning world champion Max Verstappen. Zandvoort’s return to the calendar in 2021 coincided…

Revenue has increased significantly at Boodles, the historic jewellery retailer, thanks to a rise in demand for white and fancy coloured diamonds. The family-run business, which was founded in 1798, said…

The chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group has said controversy over now-banned motor finance deals poses a threat to the UK economy. Speaking at the Financial Times’ Global Banking Summit…

The Budget will provide a big boost to the economy next year, new forecasts suggest, although this will be at the cost of higher inflation. In its latest economic outlook,…

Pallister Capital has renewed its calls for Rio Tinto to abandon its primary London listing, arguing its corporate structure had cost shareholders $50bn (£39.4bn) in value. In a letter to…

Ministers have announced that South Western Railway will be the first train company brought under public ownership as part of Labour’s plans to renationalise the railways. SWR will come under…

A company set up by former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury to buy, sell and lease real estate is at risk of being shut down. Greenwaybalmoral Ltd, which is…