JCB will be one of the ‘official exhibitors’ at this week’s Reform Party conference, where it will showcase a pothole machine in the latest sign of tightening ties between the …
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On this day: The worst blazes of the Great Fire of London
On this day in 1666, the worst blazes of the Great Fire of London engulfed the City, creating, in the words of Samuel Pepys, “the saddest sight of desolation” he …
Parents forced to delay retirement to bankroll staggering university costs
Over a third of UK parents are postponing retirement to fund their children’s university education. According to a new study from wealth manager Rathbones, parents expect to work an average …
Bank of England: Interest rate cuts are near the end
The Bank of England is less likely to make drastic cuts to interest rates in the coming year as officials said the current cycle could “not go on forever”. In …
Raising Cane’s: Billionaire’s KFC rival and TikTok sensation to open in the UK
Raising Cane’s, the US fast food giant which has become a sensation on TikTok, has confirmed plans to open its first UK location next year. The business is to launch …
Peter Kyle sets out tech growth plan as UK AI sector hits £2.9bn
Technology secretary Peter Kyle has pitched the UK as a “global magnet” for innovation in his keynote speech at Mansion House on Wednesday evening. This speech comes as investment in …
UK startups at risk of scaling overseas, warns Lord Mayor
The UK is “in danger of becoming an incubator economy – a place where start-ups develop transformative products and services before selling up or moving abroad”, the Lord Mayor of …
Strong luxury watch sales amid Trump tariffs reassure investors – for now
Steady demand for luxury watches in the face of Trump’s tariffs has reassured investors this summer, but analysts have warned that it might not last if prices rise. On Wednesday …
Mud, music and magic at End of the Road festival 2025
On Thursday night at End of the Road, the couple in front of me in the queue for food turned to each other and said: “We’re back in the best …
Gen Z prioritise fitness spending over pubs and restaurants
Spending by Gen Z on fitness activities has jumped in the last year as Brits focus on fitness over pubs and restaurants, according to new data. With three quarters of …