Shares in UK power company Drax Group PLC fell sharply after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) initiated a probe into the firm's accounting practices regarding its 'renewable' fuel sources.
2025-08-30 10:55:00
OSB Group PLC has increased its dividend and backed its guidance, but reported a 20% drop in first-half profit.
2025-08-27 19:01:00
B2B technology firm Computacenter has promoted its head of group commercial finance to the chief financial officer position.
2025-08-26 17:28:00
The UK's financial watchdog has launched an investigation into the financial health and practices of the London-listed engineering and consulting firm Wood Group.
2025-08-22 09:03:00
The new owner of Royal Mail, Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, has appointed former UK minister Greg Hands as an adviser.
2025-08-21 15:39:00
Luxury jewellery brand Faberge has been sold to a technology investor for a reported £37 million, a move that marks a new direction for the iconic brand.
2025-08-21 09:06:00
London-listed pawnbroker H&T has been acquired by a US firm, marking another loss for the London Stock Exchange.
2025-08-20 23:10:00
The London Stock Exchange has welcomed Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, a major Nigerian financial services firm, to the market.
2025-08-20 22:16:00
The former CEO of Metro Bank has stepped down from his role, marking the end of his tenure at the challenger bank.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Former star fund manager Neil Woodford faces a ban from the financial services industry and a substantial fine over the collapse of his flagship investment fund.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment on undisclosed commissions in motor finance, which could have significant implications for a potential consumer redress scheme.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) announced robust H1 2025 performance, with significant income growth and plans for further share buybacks.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
UK’s IG Group exceeded annual profit forecasts and announced a $170 million share buyback program.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy at the Mansion House speech.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the £150 Warm Home Discount scheme will expand to include Universal Credit claimants from this winter.
2025-10-02 12:31:00
Lender Close Brothers has set aside an additional £33 million to compensate customers for overcharged car loans, marking a fresh blow amid the ongoing investigation into historical mis-selling in the UK car finance market.
2025-10-01 17:36:00
The state pension age is expected to rise again, leaving 1.5 million Britons in 'benefit limbo' who are too young to retire but have lost access to key benefits and tax credits.
2025-10-01 15:11:00
Chinese money launderer Zhimin Qian has been convicted in one of the UK’s largest-ever money laundering cases, bringing an end to a seven-year Met Police investigation into a global scheme to clean illicit cryptoassets by purchasing property.
2025-10-01 14:10:00
A new report has urged the government to accelerate the rise of the state pension age to 68, arguing that the welfare bill is becoming unsustainable and that past governments have 'treated the issue like a hot potato.'
2025-10-01 10:36:00
Asian shares traded in a narrow range as traders prepared for a potential US government shutdown, while Wall Street finished higher, boosted by technology stocks and US interest rate cut expectations.
2025-09-30 19:40:00
Replace bathtubs with groutless showers for easier cleaning, water savings, and timeless design.
2025-09-30 17:58:00
The Jersey Communication Foundation has distributed grants exceeding £23,000 to six local projects, aiming to create a 'level playing field' and tackle social mobility issues in the Teesside community.
2025-09-29 16:55:00
Bullion has hit a series of record highs, putting 2025 on track for gold’s strongest annual performance since 1979, driven by high inflation, interest rate volatility, and escalating geopolitical crises.
2025-09-29 16:45:00
Drivers advised to verify QR codes in car parks to avoid fraudulent payment sites.
2025-09-29 12:38:00
Use lemons, vinegar, and other foods for eco-friendly cleaning, avoiding harsh chemicals.
2025-09-28 19:25:00
US cattle and beef prices have soared to record highs amid tight domestic supply, strong consumer demand, and ranchers’ reluctance to expand herds, with restaurant owners forced to pass on soaring costs to diners.
2025-09-28 19:03:00
Gold is on track for its strongest annual performance since 1979, with bullion hitting a series of record highs driven by high interest rates, inflation, and increasing geopolitical crises.
2025-09-28 18:14:00
Wales’ new Visitor Levy has been signed into law, giving Welsh councils the choice to introduce a tourism tax on overnight stays, with the earliest possible implementation date now set for 2027.
2025-09-28 13:59:00
The Liberal Democrats warn that an estimated 1.3 million people will pay an additional £285 a year in a 'stealth tax' if the chancellor freezes income tax thresholds.
2025-09-23 16:21:00
22% of workers report money worries harming job performance, with 19% taking sick leave due to financial stress, per BSA research.
2025-09-23 13:26:00