Retail asset management platform Octopus Investments has appointed Erin Platts, former chief executive of HSBC Innovation Banking, as its new CEO. Octopus Investments, the UK’s largest investor in AIM listed …
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Revolut boss set for bumper payday as valuation swells to $75bn
The boss of Revolut is set for a bumper payday as the fintech juggernaut kicks off a secondary share sale valuing the firm at $75bn (£55.9bn). London-based staff will be …
The O2: Peter Kay and Olivia Rodrigo help arena to record profit
The O2 in London raked in a record profit in 2024 thanks to the likes of Peter Kay, Sir Paul McCartney and Olivia Rodrigo, it has been revealed. The arena …
Aga Rangemaster cuts jobs and raises prices as UK demand falls
Aga Rangemaster has continued to cut jobs as it battles falling demand in the UK and prepares for the rising costs from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The business, which …
Nespresso cuts over 200 UK jobs amid store closures
The UK arm of coffee giant Nespresso shed more than 200 jobs as it shut locations across the country in 2024, it has been confirmed. The business reduced its headcount …
InPost nearly triples UK parcel volumes after Yodel acquisition
InPost has reported a huge boost to UK parcel volumes and revenue after its takeover of competitor Yodel earlier this year. Revenue in the UK grew 303.1 per cent year …
Moshiri to Friedkin: Inside Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium deal
Proud Everton fans very nearly walked into a brand new arena called the MoneySuperMarket Stadium. Alas, the Toffees now call the Hill Dickinson Stadium home. The international commercial law firm’s …
Live: FTSE 100 set to move higher as US markets return
The FTSE 100 closed higher yesterday after British defence stocks rallied across the board following Norway’s record-breaking order of British-made warships and a top stockbroker handed Babcock an upgrade. Gold …
Starmer seeks to relaunch as approval rating hits fresh low
Keir Starmer has launched a dramatic shakeup of his Downing Street team as he hails the “second phase” of his government amid dire poll ratings and a sluggish economy. The …
Kemi is right: markets not ministers should determine energy policy
The UK’s policy of using massive subsidies to support politically-favored green technologies has resulted in some of the highest energy prices in the developed world, and the government should instead …