LIV Golf lands Rolex partnership in major boost ahead of fifth season January 28, 2026 LIV Golf has struck another blow in its battle for mainstream recognition by securing the backing of one of the sport’s biggest sponsors, Rolex. The luxury watch brand, which already has deals with the leading men’s and women’s majors, tours and both the Ryder and Solheim Cups, has become an official partner of the LIV [...]
Banks cool on interest rate cut expectations amid forecasting clash January 28, 2026 Top City banks have pushed back their predictions for the Bank of England’s next interest rate cut as forecasters are split on whether high inflation could upend monetary policy decisions. UBS Investment Bank economist Anna Titareva pushed back a call for the Bank’s next cut from February to March after the Office for National Statistics [...]
Ultrasonic Surgery Specialist Nami Appoints Nikki Palfrey as CEO and Completes Latest Investment Round January 28, 2026 - Nikki Palfrey brings 25 years leadership experience in MedTech, leading companies through growth, transformation, and global expansion - Nami recently completed a £1.9m investment led by existing investors Eos Advisory with participation from Maven Capital Partners and Scottish Enterprise - Appointment and investment will drive the next chapter of Nami as it moves towards commercialisation
Debenhams to retain Pretty Little Thing as fast fashion brands recovers January 28, 2026 Online fashion seller Debenhams is set to retain Pretty Little Thing after considering selling the fast-fashion brand after seeing improvements in profitability. The retailer, which rebranded from Boohoo Group in March 2025, has unveiled its decision to keep the low-cost retailer after first mulling the sale in August as it looked to restructure its business [...]
The Isle of Man’s quiet advantage in a noisy tax debate January 28, 2026 As larger jurisdictions grapple with the challenge of creating growth amid more complex tax and regulatory frameworks, a small Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea is offering a compelling counterpoint. For Alex Stokoe, Vice Chairman of the Isle of Man Wealth and Fund Services Association, the Isle of Man’s appeal is not built on headline-grabbing [...]
Tottenham chiefs lobby Uefa to increase Champions League squad size January 28, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur are lobbying Uefa to increase Champions League squad sizes after Thomas Frank was forced to drop Mathys Tel for the second time this season. Tel, who joined the club in a £30m deal last summer, was cut from Tottenham’s squad before last week’s 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund to enable Dominic Solanke’s return [...]
Fintech growth sparks London hiring spree January 28, 2026 Fintech firms drove a hefty increase in hiring in the financial sector last year, a new report from City recruiter Morgan McKinley shows. Across the financial sector, the number of listed vacancies rose 13 per cent compared to the previous year despite continued inflationary pressures and lingering economic uncertainty. Fintech hiring surged 29 per cent [...]
Ask the expert: Should I pay into an ISA, pension or overpay my mortgage? January 28, 2026 Fidelity personal finance specialist Marianna Hunt helps a saver decide where to place their capital as interest rates fall. Q: In light of current interest rate expectations, is it better to pay down my mortgage, pay into my pension or invest in an ISA? I have a £350,000 property with a £200,000 mortgage at 4 [...]
Sterling surges to highest in four years amid dollar weakness January 27, 2026 Sterling touched its highest level against the dollar in four years on Tuesday as selling pressure on the greenback intensified. The pound was trading at $1.376, its highest level since 2021, while the euro also rose to multi-year highs on Tuesday afternoon, continuing a poor run for the dollar. In January alone the dollar index [...]
Devil’s the numero Uno pick for the Albert Bartlett January 27, 2026 WITH Cheltenham Trials Day now in the rear-view mirror, we grow ever closer to the Festival, with the next meeting at Prestbury Park the big four days in March. Last Saturday’s action in Gloucestershire was informative on several fronts from an ante-post perspective, but it’s a race from Doncaster that has thrown up a Festival [...]