Wingstop creates 1,000 UK jobs as sales and profit jump September 29, 2025 Wingstop has created 1,000 jobs in the UK as its sales and profit surged before being taken over, it has been revealed. The UK franchise of the US restaurant chain increased its headcount from 1,230 to 2,216 during the nine months to the end of 2024, new accounts filed with Companies House show. Its turnover [...]
UK veterans drive defence tech boom September 29, 2025 Defence tech startups are booming across Europe, powered by an influx of UK military veterans and record levels of VC investment. Yet, a new report found critical gaps in space tech and AI chips could leave the country exposed. The State of Defence Tech 2025 report has revealed that defence startups have secured $1.5bn (£1.12bn) [...]
The Indian restaurant that’s less posh than Mayfair and more interesting than Brick Lane September 29, 2025 Imagine Sloane Square and images of elegant al fresco brunch spots come to mind, the sorts of places where frighteningly large sums of money are spent without very much thought. Underground, a few minutes’ walk from the Tube, is Kahani, an Indian restaurant which feels surprisingly experimental and forward-thinking for an area that isn’t necessarily [...]
Astrazeneca to ‘upgrade’ US listing in latest blow to London Stock Exchange September 29, 2025 Astrazeneca has laid out plans aimed at “upgrading” its US listing in the latest blow to the London Stock Exchange. The Cambridge-based pharma giant said it would replace its existing Nasdaq listing of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), a type of listing for trading overseas shares, with a direct listing of ordinary shares on the New [...]
Everything to know about Shared Ownership: all your questions answered with our myth buster September 29, 2025 Places for People answer your questions about Shared Ownership, discussing everything from the lowest deposit amounts to service charges, staircasing and painting and decorating. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering taking the step to property ownership. Can I really buy a Shared Ownership home with as little as a £5,000 deposit?Yes, you [...]
LadBible founder rakes in over £40m as shares rise September 29, 2025 The chief executive and co-founder of LadBible has raked in more than £40m through his investment vehicle which is a major shareholder in the online publisher. Alexander “Solly” Solomou set up the Manchester-based company in 2012 alongside Arian Kalantari. The group floated on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM at the end of 2021 while its [...]
Rolls-Royce: FTSE 100 giant now worth £100bn September 29, 2025 FTSE 100 giant Rolls-Royce is now worth more than £100bn after its share price continued its remarkable rise. The Derby-headquartered group passed the milestone for the first time in its 121-year history on Friday before slipping back. Now, shares in Rolls-Royce have risen again and surpassed 1,191p, giving the company a valuation of more than [...]
The Ritz: Luxury London hotel makes fifth consecutive loss September 29, 2025 The Ritz hotel in London has made a loss for the fifth year in a row despite its turnover jumping in 2024, it has been revealed. The five-star hotel has reported a pre-tax loss of almost £3m for its latest financial year, down from the £10m loss it posted for 2023. The Ritz also made [...]
London must protect our fintech lead or be left behind September 29, 2025 The UK is moving too slowly in emerging areas like stablecoins, purring London’s world-leading fintech sector at risk, says Janine Hirt London has long been a global leader in fintech, a position built on a history of innovation and a welcoming environment for startups. This success was fuelled by a pro-growth approach to policy and [...]
We need more retail investors to get Britain growing, Rachel Reeves told September 29, 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been told to introduce measures in the Autumn Budget which will encourage more people in the UK to become retail investors. Speaking on an up-coming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, ClearScore CEO Justin Basini said that more people needed to be persuaded to start investing as a key way [...]