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House prices rose by 1.3 per cent in January, marking the fourth monthly rise in a row, according to the latest reading from Halifax.  The high street lender said property …

Two of Britain’s leading homebuilders, Barratt and Redrow, have announced a merger agreement worth £2.5bn. The mega-merger, which will see Barratt own 67 per cent of the combined group, will …

Investment into quantum computing has “huge potential” for London, according to the science minister, after UK venture capital (VC) deal activity in the emerging technology hit a record high last …

Emerging markets asset manager Ashmore suffered further outflows over the last six months, as the fundhouse has struggled to attract new money. In its results covering the second half of …

Irish packaging giant Smurfit Kappa saw profit before income tax drop 18 per cent last year, as the firm prepares to merge into one of the largest packaging companies in …

Sainsbury’s has ramped up its bid to eat into the grocery sector, as it looks to rapidly make profits with investment, new stores and a share buyback scheme. The supermarket …

Media company Future has said its overall performance has “broadly” met expectations in the four months ended January 2024 as it ramps up investment. In a trading update on Wednesday, …

Prince William, Madonna and David Bowie all skied in Verbier – Justine Gosling hit the slopes to get the lowdown “I can take you off the jump I taught Prince …

Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s Mimi Ikonn, co-founder of wellness brand Intelligent Change. As February gets underway, many find themselves grappling with the reality …

Misconceptions about who can be an entrepreneur and how much it costs to start a business is holding Britain back, writes Eamonn Ives Picture yourself setting up a business 30 …