The UK’s embattled manufacturing sector took another small step towards recovery at the end of 2025 thanks to an influx of new orders. The latest UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) …
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FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark after Rolls-Royce and Fresnillo rally
The FTSE 100 crossed the long-awaited 10,000 mark as markets opened on Friday for the first day of trading in 2026. London’s blue-chip index climbed 0.7 per cent early on …
I tried a different alcohol free drink every day of Dry January
Pubs are tired of the idea that the annual event needs to be miserable; one venue is even throwing a ‘death to Dry January’ party to show that alcohol free …
Labour ‘quietly hammering’ workers as pensioners benefit, think tank warns
The Labour government is “quietly hammering” workers following the Autumn Budget’s stealth tax raid while pensioners and those on benefits are set to enjoy a jump in income, a think …
Prem to Champ to sevens: Four rugby business stories to follow in 2026
How do I feel about rugby in 2026? I am not too sure. We were supposed to have the launch of Ultimate Sevens and R360 but one of those has …
Housing market ended 2025 on ‘softer note’ after ‘resilient’ year
The UK housing market rounded off 2025 on a softer note after remaining “resilient” through a volatile year, according to Nationwide’s latest house price index. Annual house price growth slowed …
What does 2026 hold for London property owners?
Ordinary London home owners are set to be hammered by Rachel Reeves’ Mansion Tax and skyrocketing council tax. But the capital will prove resilient, says James Evans It’s going to …
Uber prices set to soar as ministers introduce VAT crackdown
Prices on ride hailing apps like Uber are set to soar, after the government ploughed ahead with a promise to apply VAT to online mini cab companies despite warnings from …
Why Mexico, Dubai and Italy are the countries to watch in sport in 2026
This time last year, City AM asked me to identify three countries for which 2025 would be an important year in sport. My three choices were Saudi Arabia, Morocco and …
The best new films to catch in 2026, from Toy Story to Peaky Blinders
New installations of classic franchises and brand new gambits from the likes of Christopher Nolan, there is a bumper set of new films lined up for cinematic release in 2026. …