One of the swankiest private members clubs in central London has bemoaned a “challenging economic backdrop” after it suffered a loss of nearly £4m. Mayfair-based The Arts Club, which was …
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Exclusive: London Broncos plan Challenge Cup game at Stoop
London Broncos plan to take a game to the Twickenham Stoop this year as part of their first season under Australian ownership. Brisbane Broncos NRL legend Darren Lockyer and a …
EU banking rules could ‘choke investment’ from booming City
The European Union threatens derailing its economic growth through changes to banking regulation after London beefed up its lending capacity following a Brexit boom. The 27-state bloc is set to …
World Bank: Global economy ‘more resilient than expected’
The global economy has been “markedly more resilient than expected” against a hostile backdrop of geopolitical and trade uncertainty, according to the World Bank which has upgraded its growth forecast …
Switch focus from DEI to local needs, Brits tell business
British businesses need to become more local and focus less on DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hiring practices, according to a new report. A major survey from SEC Newgate UK has …
Baker Tilly hits record $6.8bn revenue following surge in tax advice
Baker Tilly International has reported a landmark year, with 2025 revenues surging 21 per cent to $6.8bn (£5.05bn), but it was its tax division that stood out. Over 2025, North …
Wellcome Trust bolsters cash pile as stock market jitters grow
Britain’s largest charity has built up a war chest of over £3.7bn in cash in a bid to safeguard its vast endowments from any impending financial correction and pounce on …
Trump tells Iranian people: ‘Help is on its way’
President Trump has threatened Iran’s autocratic leaders over the killing of protestors while suggesting he was preparing to intervene with military action in the country, In a post on Truth …
Former OBR chair takes aim at Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules
The former chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility has taken aim at Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules, suggesting they prevent UK public finances from building enough “resilience”. In his …
Scottish higher earners at risk of being hammered with more tax
Higher earners in Scotland could pay over £1,000 more in extra tax, as the Scottish Finance Secretary copies Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget playbook. Finance Secretary Shona Robison opted to raise …