Business

Howden, the British insurance broker, is closing in on a $10bn (£7.7bn) takeover of a US-based rival that will pave the way for an...

Since the turn of the year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has had a single priority, repeated loud and clear at every opportunity; growth. It was...

The UK economy shrank at the start of 2025, according to official figures which had been expected to show further meagre growth. The Office...

Donald Trump has warned the European Union he will impose a 200% tariff on its alcohol – including wine and champagne – if the...

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has revealed a 73% rise in annual profits but ruled out a staff bonus for the third year in...

Donald Trump’s trade war has expanded to cover the world, with 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to the US in effect...

There was no last minute reprieve. Despite a last ditch phone call to the White House, Keir Starmer was not able to secure concessions...

In Miche cafe and bar in British Columbia’s capital, Victoria, owner Allan Sinclair is turning around specific alcohol bottles on the top shelf to...

Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs have come into effect. But what are they and what do they mean for the UK? The second-time...

Donald Trump briefly threatened to escalate his trade war with Canada by doubling his planned tariffs on its steel and aluminium from 25% to...

All 404 Labour MPs have been called to Downing Street to attend a “welfare roundtable” to discuss expected major benefit cuts. Number 10’s policy...

Hays, Capita, Petrofac. These are some of Britain’s best known companies and big players in the recruitment industry.  Now, a Sky News investigation has...

If you’re already feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of news to ingest on Donald Trump’s tariffs plans in recent weeks, well, you’re not...

US shares fell sharply again on Monday amid uncertainty in the American economy, with President Donald Trump refusing to rule out a recession. Tesla...

Amid the market volatility sparked by Donald Trump’s on-off tariff plans, during which the benchmark S&P 500 index fell by 3.1% last week and...

My clients fall into one of several categories. 1. Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) and their families, those who require discreet yet comprehensive security for their...

The owners of Verisure, a provider of domestic alarm systems, are leaning towards a €20bn (£16.7bn) flotation in Amsterdam – a decision that would...

Donald Trump has not ruled out a recession in the United States this year, saying the world’s largest economy is in “transition” through his...