Business rates reform set to give boost to Greggs, B&M and Halfords September 1, 2025 The government’s proposed reform of business next year is set to give a boost to companies with a large number of small stores like Halfords, Curry’s and Dunelm, according to analysts. Despite significant backlash against the reform from large high street retailers, analysts at Panmure Liberum have suggested the move would, overall, be good for [...]
Norway’s record warship order sparks defence stock rally September 1, 2025 British defence stocks rallied across the board on Monday after Norway commissioned a record-breaking order of British-made warships and Babcock was handed an upgrade by a top stock broker. Shares in BAE Systems rose by nearly two per cent after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the Nato member had placed an order for five [...]
Beyond Barolo: The crisp joy of Italian white wine September 1, 2025 Though the reds are arguably more famous – the revered Barolos, the bold Super Tuscans, the classic Chiantis – the white wines of Italy are quickly on the rise. Often refreshing with notes of sun-ripened citrus and wild herbs, they are the orderable crowd-pleasers on any wine list. Who doesn’t like a Gavi? Everyone likes [...]
A pilgrimage to Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume in Cartmel, Cumbria September 1, 2025 Simon Rogan’s famous L’Enclume changed the face of the sleepy Cumbria village of Cartmel. We sent Justine Gosling on a culinary pilgrimage to one of the world’s top restaurants. Where is Cartmel? The tiny village of Cartmel, population 300, isn’t your average village. Nestled on the edge of the Lake District and widely considered as [...]
Premier League spending hits £3bn for first time on busy deadline day September 1, 2025 Records look set to tumble as Liverpool near the £125m signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, taking Premier League summer spending to £3bn. A flurry of activity on transfer deadline day saw the majority of top-flight clubs close in on last-minute deals before business closes at 7pm. Spending was set to breach the £3bn [...]
Why have house prices run out of steam this summer? September 1, 2025 The average price of a UK home dipped in August for the fourth time in six months, in a sign that the property market is under real pressure. The average price of a house in the UK fell to £271,079, down 0.1 per cent from the month before – a surprise to market watchers, who [...]
Former Reform MP to shut down firm after allegations dismissed September 1, 2025 A former Reform UK MP is shutting down one of the companies he was alleged to have not declared a financial interest in. James McMurdock, who now sits as the independent MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock in Essex, has applied to Companies House to have Gym Live Health & Fitness Limited struck off. The move [...]
Businesses have one defence amid ‘seismic shift’ in UK fraud law September 1, 2025 Fraud laws have received a major shake up and businesses have been sent a stark warning to be weary of the “hidden danger”. New failure to prevent fraud offence, which came into effect today, mean firms could face prosecution from fraud committed by employees – even if management was unaware of it. Large firms will [...]
AB InBev: Corona brewer’s losses near £200m despite major improvement September 1, 2025 The UK arm of AB InBev, the brewing giant behind the likes of Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona, has now lost almost £200m since it last made a pre-tax profit after continuing in the red in 2024, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered division has reported a pre-tax loss of £20.9m for its latest financial [...]
Fan groups urge Fifa to block overseas LaLiga and Serie A matches September 1, 2025 Fifa has been urged to block plans for domestic leagues to play in-season matches overseas. Supporters’ groups say that “relocating domestic league matches abroad would set a dangerous precedent” amid news that both the Italian Serie A and Spanish LaLiga are working on staging matches overseas. AC Milan and Como are looking to play one [...]