Revolut’s pursuit of a full UK banking licence has hit another stumbling block as regulators seek further information on the fintech’s risk controls in light of its accelerating overseas growth. …
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Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? turns John Bishop’s life into a hilarious, heartfelt divorce comedy
Is This Thing On? review and star rating from the London Film Festival: ★★★★ In the strangest-sounding premise of any of the films premiering at the London Film Festival 2025, …
Cisco: Only 16 per cent of UK firms ready to deploy AI safely
Britain’s race to embrace AI could stumble before it starts, as new research from tech giant Cisco has revealed that just 16 per cent of UK firms are adequately equipped …
Messi and Más+ sued by Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime
Lionel Messi is being sued by Logan Paul’s hydration drinks firm Prime over claims of false advertising. A false advertising complaint was filed last week in a Florida court alleging …
Public sector pay outpaces private amid Budget pressures
Public sector pay has outstripped private sector pay on an annual basis, according to new official data, with the added pressures on public finances set to force Chancellor Rachel Reeves …
Versace: UK sales slashed again as profit almost wiped out
Sales at the UK arm of fashion house Versace have been slashed by a fifth for a second consecutive year as the downturn in luxury spending continues. The division has …
Why Latvia is the next best place to develop UK defence tech – and what else it has to offer
When UK companies think of expanding into continental Europe, the usual suspects come first: Germany, the Netherlands, Poland. But there is a quieter yet compelling option that deserves a spot …
Whisper it: British manufacturing has been a quiet Brexit success story
It’s time Brexit Britain created a trade policy that focuses on its competitive advantages, says Daniel Dieppe Brexit was never meant to be an economic success. At least, according to …
Bellway says fears of Autumn tax raid has hit housing demand
Housebuider Bellway has said that uncertainty over possible tax changes in the upcoming UK budget has dampened demand for housing. Rumors of various property taxes that Rachel Reeves might introduce …
It’s a strike for Hollywood Bowl as record revenue drives continued expansion plans
Hollywood Bowl is rolling into its new financial year on a high after reporting record revenues and pre-tax earnings. The Hemel Hempstead-based bowling and entertainment business saw its shares lift …