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  • HSBC kicks off $1bn share buyback after profit smashes forecast

    Banking

    HSBC has resumed its share buyback programme after profit soared past expectations in the second quarter of 2026. The FTSE 100 bank – whose market cap of £274bn makes it the London Stock Exchange’s most valuable company – posted $10.1bn (£7.5bn) in pre-tax profit for the last three months, surging past an internal forecast of […]

    HSBC's stock has taken a hit due to the huge tariffs slapped on Asian countries.
  • As it happened: Oil prices tumble as Bessent says US-Iran deal imminent; miner stocks rally

    Markets
    Scott Bessent, a man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a blue suit and striped tie, looking to the side.
  • Will Drastic Dave live up to his name at Diageo?

    Retail
    Dave Lewis, former Tesco CEO, smiling in a supermarket aisle with products on shelves
  • Rupert Lowe axes pensions triple lock and pledges tax cuts in economic plan

    Politics
    Rupert Lowe, former Southampton FC chairman, smiles while holding files on a city street, wearing a suit and pink tie
  • Gatwick expansion green-lit as court throws out activists’ appeal

    Transport & Infrastructure
    20m passengers have flown through Gatwick this year
  • UK founders cast doubt on Burnham’s pro-business push

    Entrepreneurship
    Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, in a professional setting.
  • North Sea is not competitive, says BP boss days after exit

    Markets
    British Petroleum BP forecourt with fuel pumps and company signage visible in a business setting, highlighting energy serv...
  • Metro Bank profit jumps as it bucks branch closure trend

    Banking
    Metro Bank logo on a blue sign above a modern building entrance with reflective windows
  • British brewery drafts plan to join Pisces platform

    Markets
    King Charles III pulls a pint at Wadworth Brewery with brewery staff, showcasing beer taps.
  • Domino’s battles for slice of fried chicken market as revenue jumps

    Retail
    Dominos chicken pesto pizza, sliced, with red onion, bell peppers, and melted cheese on a dark background.
  • Apple gears up for fresh legal fight with government

    Lawsuit
    Apple unveils new products at recent event showcasing innovative technology and sleek design to global audience
  • Exclusive: Blackstone set to back AI ‘droid’ firm at $3.5bn valuation

    AI
    Blackstone skyscraper with modern architecture under clear blue sky, symbolizing financial power and urban development.
  • West Ham: Staveley receives Sadiq Khan encouragement to buy London Stadium

    Sport Business
    Low-angle view of a football stadium from the pitch, showing the corner marking and empty seats under a blue sky
  • FTSE 100 Segro agrees to £14bn takeover by Prologis

    Property
    David Sleath, Chief Executive Officer, delivering a speech at a business conference with a focused expression.
  • London’s IPO lull expected to last into 2027

    Markets
    The London Stock Exchange has had a challenging 2024 so far, although bankers are eying a rebound for IPOs
  • Meet the top lawyer challenging Gianni Infantino’s Fifa power play

    Law
    Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, waves to a crowd with a blue and gold patterned background
  • What are we to make of John Healey? Time will tell.

    Economics
    John Healey - Chancellor

Editor's Picks

  • Michael Dell, Lord Johnson and the ‘gun to the head’ meeting that ended a £15bn AI project

    Tech
    Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and Johnson discussing AI pathfinder with data center in background
  • AI firms targeting London’s rare book shops in ‘dystopian’ hunt for training data

    AI
    Bloomsbury has reported results ahead of consensus expectations
  • ‘Brilliant and provocative’ columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66

    Media
    Rod Liddle has died

Opinion

  • Britain has an AI minister – now it needs an AI answer

    Opinion

    The appointment of Kanishka Narayan, Britain’s first Cabinet-level minister for AI is an acknowledgement that this technology is the central economic question of the age, but the minister’s real test is whether he continues to build durable homegrown capability or instead subsidises dependency on non-European platforms, says Stefano Pasquali Kanishka Narayan’s appointment as Britain’s first […]

    Kanishka Narayan, prominent figure in the news, engaging in a public event or discussion, showcasing leadership and influe...
  • Susannah Streeter: investors are bracing for tax rises

    Opinion
    Chancellor John Healey smiling, wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and red tie.
  • Donald Trump is creeping towards a shrewd sanctions policy

    Opinion
  • AI powerhouses are betting on London’s future

    Opinion
  • Jonathan Reynolds’ industrial strategy is straight out of the 60s

    Opinion
  • Britain needs a Marshall Plan for civic life

    Opinion
  • Scotland is a warning of what Andy Burnham’s devolution experiment will look like

    Opinion
  • I’m a 21-year-old grad, why does the government want me to go on the dole to get a job?

    Opinion
  • Is Canary Wharf Back? Barclays' Mega Bet
  • The City should prepare for Burnham's tax raid
  • Motor finance compensation in doutbt, Thatcher aide on 'No. 10 North' and: what is co-living?
  • Why Andy Burnham Could Spell Disaster for the UK Economy
  • Sky buys chunk of ITV, what the City makes of Burnham, and $8m World Cup tickets
  • Is Canary Wharf Back? Barclays' Mega Bet

    Is Canary Wharf Back? Barclays' Mega Bet

  • The City should prepare for Burnham's tax raid

    The City should prepare for Burnham's tax raid

  • Motor finance compensation in doutbt, Thatcher aide on 'No. 10 North' and: what is co-living?

    Motor finance compensation in doutbt, Thatcher aide on 'No. 10 North' and: what is co-living?

  • Why Andy Burnham Could Spell Disaster for the UK Economy

    Why Andy Burnham Could Spell Disaster for the UK Economy

  • Sky buys chunk of ITV, what the City makes of Burnham, and $8m World Cup tickets

    Sky buys chunk of ITV, what the City makes of Burnham, and $8m World Cup tickets

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  • Commonwealth Gold Medallists Return to the Court That Helped Inspire London

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    Team England athletes and dignitaries celebrate the Kings Baton Relay for Glasgow 2026 at a London sports festival.
  • The GCC’s AI strategy: Inside the region’s $150bn race

    Partner
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  • Why AI governance can’t wait: Seven steps every security leader should follow today

    Partner
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  • Who’s buying your business? Don’t wait until you’ve built it to decide – here’s why

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  • 5 Reasons to support City Giving Day 2026

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  • Trust, stability, resilience and innovation – the cornerstones of 25+ years of cybersecurity leadership

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Sport

  • Tour de France Femmes: World famous cycling race plunged into bra row

    Sport Business

    For penis injections at the Winter Olympics, read bra padding at the Tour de France Femmes, where officials are making extra checks on riders to ensure they are not cheating by inflating the size of their chests. The move comes after unnamed teams raised suspicions that some cyclists were using padding on their chests – […]

    Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift banners promoting the Grand Départ in Great Britain 2027
  • Wenger rubbishes Infantino sell-off plan as senior Fifa figures desert president

    Sport Business
    Arsène Wenger, FIFAs Chief of Global Football Development, in a suit and tie, looking serious.
  • Manchester United agree £20m a year deal with betting giant

    Sport Business
  • West Ham: Staveley receives Sadiq Khan encouragement to buy London Stadium

    Sport Business
  • Commonwealth Gold Medallists Return to the Court That Helped Inspire London

    Partner
  • Meet the top lawyer challenging Gianni Infantino’s Fifa power play

    Law
  • Trump regime distances itself from Infantino as under-fire Fifa boss faces calls to quit

    Sport Business
  • Liverpool FC eye US retail empire to steal march on Premier League rivals

    Sport Business

Life&Style

  • Vauxhall Mokka GSE review: on-track in the most surprising car of 2026

    Life&Style
    Blue and black Vauxhall Mokka driving on a winding country road with a driver visible, against a hilly landscape.
  • Humble Grape is a wine bar like no other: Here’s it’s origin story

    Life&Style
    Exterior view of Humble Grape Bow Lane showcasing its inviting entrance and rustic charm on a bustling London street.
  • Luke Combs, Wembley review: as personal as a Texas honky-tonk

    Life&Style
    Luke Combs performing on stage at Wembley Stadium, facing right with a microphone, large crowd visible
  • Why Albania’s Tirana could be the city break of the future

    Life&Style
  • Cleansed is still the most harrowing play you’ll ever see

    Life&Style
  • Is the Maybach GLS the most excessive SUV?

    Life&Style
  • Hélène Darroze à la carte is the ultimate lunchtime luxury

    Food
  • People read less: Do we still need the Booker Prize?

    Life&Style
  • Martin Williams: My top picks for the Toast the City Awards 2026

    Life&Style

The Punter

  • Diamond’s Brilliance can dazzle in the Nassau

    Sport

    SOME top-notch fillies and mares take centre stage on Day Three of Glorious Goodwood in the Group One Nassau Stakes (3.35pm). All eyes will be on Aidan O’Brien’s unbeaten filly DIAMOND NECKLACE as she bids to take her career record to a perfect six-from-six and land a fourth Group One in the process. She made […]

    Jockeys in colorful silks riding thoroughbred horses during a close-up horse race on a sunny day
  • Andab could be Talk of New York on Sussex Downs

    Sport
    Smiling man in flat cap, light trench coat, white shirt, and blue tie, looking right.
  • Younger rivals to bow to Ballo in the Sussex

    Sport
    Racehorse Opera Ballo and jockey in blue silks galloping during a race on a sunny day

Features from our Partners

  • London Sports Festival Serves Up Pickleball in New Street Square

    Partner
    Pickleball in Guildhall Yard last year as part of the launch of the London Sports Festival
  • Protecting the truth in a shifting communications compliance environment

    Partner
    “While AI-driven compliance tools offer tremendous potential, firms must have realistic expectations,” said Shaun Hurst, Principal Regulatory Advisor at Smarsh.
  • Alibaba.com brings CoCreate Pitch to Europe:

    Partner
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  • An Experience Like No Other: Premium Hospitality Packages for Catfish and the Bottlemen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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  • How effective procurement technology can improve employee retention

    Partner
  • World-Class Hospitality: Premium Hospitality Packages for Arijit Singh at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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  • VILT – The clock is ticking: European Accessibility Act Looms

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  • Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Surge: NHC Takes the Lead

    Partner
  • Beyond reinsurance: Aon’s UK Insurance Vertical redefines client partnership

    Partner
  • Adobe Acrobat AI: The legal pro in your corner

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  • A New Era of Saudi-U.S. Strategic Partnership

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  • Hope Rehab Thailand: journey to recovery

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  • Hercules PLC: Powering Britain’s infrastructure ambitions

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  • How AI-powered compliance could fight financial crime

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  • Full-throttle Corporate Experiences at F1 DRIVE – London

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