Business confidence weakens sharply as hiring falls
Key surveys reveal UK business confidence fell sharply at the end of 2025, with hiring declining amid rising costs. Discover the mixed outlook for 2026.
Key surveys reveal UK business confidence fell sharply at the end of 2025, with hiring declining amid rising costs. Discover the mixed outlook for 2026.
Associated British Foods shares fell 14% after a profit warning, driven by a 5.7% sales drop at Primark in continental Europe. Discover the challenges and what's next for the retail giant.
A Seattle activist faces charges for allegedly using her violence intervention charity to launder money for a fentanyl trafficking ring run by her family. Read the shocking details.
A Seattle activist is charged with using her violence intervention charity to launder money for a fentanyl trafficking ring allegedly run by her son and husband. Read the shocking details.
Premier League clubs are active in the January transfer window. Discover which teams have the biggest budgets and how financial rules shape their spending. Get the full analysis here.
Premier League clubs are active in the January transfer window. Discover which teams have the biggest budgets and how financial rules shape their spending. Read the full analysis.
Next has upgraded its full-year profit forecast following better-than-expected Christmas trading. However, the retailer warns of a significant slowdown ahead due to UK employment pressures. Read the full analysis.
Sir Andy Murray's five-star Cromlix House Hotel near Dunblane reports a £193,379 profit for the year, a major turnaround from previous losses. The hotel is now closed for a significant refurbishment.
A tumultuous 2025 saw Labour's grim budget, a historic Lionesses win, and a celebrity family rift. Explore the year's highs and lows in our recap.
From stubborn inflation to shifting interest rates, five crucial charts unpack the complex global economic forecast for 2026. Discover the trends shaping markets.
A celebrity chef's Chicago steakhouse reveals a mere 5% profit margin on a £400 meal, highlighting soaring beef prices and post-pandemic costs for UK restaurant owners to note.
Everyman Media Group's CEO Alex Scrimgeour has left the boutique cinema chain. The exit follows a recent profit warning and a 76% share price plunge over five years. Read the full story.
Alex Scrimgeour exits boutique cinema chain Everyman weeks after a profit warning. Interim CEO Farah Golant takes over as the firm navigates weak box office trading. Read the full story.
UK email users are warned about a sophisticated new scam mimicking security alerts. Hackers can access your data if you click the link. Learn how to spot it and protect yourself.
The Met Office says a white Christmas is 'highly unlikely' for most of the UK, with cold, windy conditions and sunshine expected. Discover the full festive forecast.
The UK's competition watchdog warns of weak competition as fuel retailers maintain high profit margins. New 'fuel finder' scheme to launch in 2026 to help drivers save money.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils a mid-year budget update with a $12.6bn deficit. Discover the spending cuts, economic forecasts, and political implications for Australia's future.
A savvy couple are selling their rebuilt Polzeath property for £4m, a £2.5m profit. The controversial three-storey home boasts five ensuite bedrooms and stunning sea views. Read more.
Key ministers face intense questioning in Senate Estimates over the national fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and public service cuts. Get the latest details.
The OBR apologised after its Budget forecast was published an hour early, a blunder it called its worst failure in 15 years. Read the full story of the leak and its fallout.
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The OBR chairman claims an 'external person' may have accessed Rachel Reeves' Budget plans early. A full investigation is underway. Read the latest on this major security breach.
HP announces up to 6,000 job cuts worldwide as it embraces AI to accelerate innovation. The move comes alongside a lower profit outlook and aims to save $1bn annually.
B&Q owner Kingfisher boosts profit outlook to £570m despite softening UK retail market. Discover how strong management drives success in subdued economic conditions.
B&Q owner Kingfisher upgrades full-year profit guidance to £570 million, defying weaker UK conditions. Shares surge 4.9% as strategic initiatives deliver growth. Read the full analysis.
Sir Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital and rival M&C Saatchi see shares hit record lows after slashing profit forecasts. Discover the reasons behind the advertising sector's downturn.
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Arsenal could earn a tidy profit from a sell-on clause for Brooke Norton-Cuffy as Ethan Nwaneri is advised to go on loan for first-team experience. Get the latest Gunners news.
Premier League clubs have voted against a controversial salary cap but approved new Squad Cost Ratio rules to replace PSR. The changes take effect in 2026/27.