Poundland plans to close up to 68 stores in 2025 following financial difficulties and restructuring.
Timber and materials distributor James Latham has reported a rise in revenue, citing strong demand for timber products.
Fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct has reported a stronger-than-expected first-half trading performance, boosted by a solid UK performance.
Shares in construction firm Costain plummeted after the company reported a significant drop in first-half revenue, a fall it attributed to delays on the HS2 rail project.
Shares in construction firm Costain plummeted after the company reported a significant drop in first-half revenue.
UK inflation has unexpectedly accelerated to 3.8% in July, primarily driven by rising food, fuel, and airfare costs.
UK inflation has unexpectedly accelerated to 3.8% in July, primarily driven by rising food, fuel, and airfare costs.
The FTSE 100 index reached a new closing high, boosted by hopes of a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and strong performance from retailers.
Despite earlier predictions of a fall, UK households are now being warned that their energy bills are expected to rise from October.
London stocks rose on hopes that a diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine war is on the horizon, boosting investor confidence.
A new survey reveals that tenants in England are spending an 'unaffordable' 36% of their income on rent, highlighting the country's severe housing affordability crisis.
The average asking price for a UK property has fallen by 1.3% in August, as sellers price their homes more competitively during a typical summer dip.
Construction giant Balfour Beatty has reported a lift in profits and is optimistic about a boost from its UK construction projects.
New data reveals a 'heartbreaking' trend with more than 200 pubs across the UK closing their doors in just the last six months, highlighting the severe challenges facing the hospitality sector.
Construction and infrastructure giant Balfour Beatty has reported a lift in its profits, citing a strong performance from its UK-based construction and infrastructure projects.
Homebuilder Bellway has announced it is acquiring more land for future developments but has issued a warning about significant delays in securing planning permission from local councils.
UK homebuilder Bellway has warned that its ability to meet housing demand is being hindered by 'frustrating' planning delays from local councils.
Homebuilder Bellway has announced it is acquiring more land for future developments but has issued a warning about significant delays in securing planning permission from local councils.
Britain's economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter, a slowdown from the first quarter but better than anticipated by market analysts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to make boosting the UK's productivity a key focus of her upcoming Autumn Budget.
An explainer has been published on 'Pisces', a potential new UK stock market that could provide an alternative to the London Stock Exchange's main market.
UK economy grew 0.3% in Q2 2025, beating expectations amid tariff and jobs headwinds.
The UK economy expanded by 0.3% in Q2 2025, outpacing expectations and easing recession fears.
Monthly GDP rose 0.4% in June, with services, manufacturing and construction all contributing.
New accounts for telecommunications company TalkTalk show its pre-tax losses surged to £465 million, while the firm lost 420,000 customers in the last year.
New data shows that nearly 4,000 company directors have left the UK in recent months, raising concerns about a potential 'wealth exodus' ahead of possible tax increases.
Shares in UK-listed gambling operators fell sharply after market rumours of potential tax increases on the sector in the upcoming budget.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.0%, marking the fifth consecutive cut in a year.
A new report highlights that a significant number of UK exporters are suffering from the latest wave of tariffs imposed by the US.
An editorial from The Guardian argues that the shrinking of the London Stock Exchange is a symptom of a 'broken growth model' and low business investment in the UK.
