UK retail stocks, including major names like Associated British Foods (Primark) and Kingfisher, experienced a sell-off following a bearish note from Deutsche Bank about a slowdown in discretionary spending.
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.
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.
Travel giant Tui has reported a jump in profits, defying the challenges of extreme heatwaves and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
UK homebuilder Bellway has warned that its ability to meet housing demand is being hindered by 'frustrating' planning delays from local councils.
High street fashion retailer River Island has had its restructuring plan approved by a High Court judge, a move that will allow it to close stores and renegotiate rents.
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 high street bookseller Waterstones has secured a £125 million syndicated financing package, providing the capital for its future growth.
UK bookseller Waterstones has secured a £125 million syndicated financing package to fuel its future growth and expansion plans.
The fast-fashion giant’s UK sales hit $2.8bn in 2024, highlighting continued pressure on legacy apparel retailers.
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.
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.
The UK's construction sector experienced its sharpest decline in activity in July since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data.
New data shows the UK's services sector experienced its largest drop in new orders in almost three years, adding to the pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.
Business distress rises in UK, with weak retail sales and nearly 50,000 firms now at risk.
