Wealthy London boroughs see house prices plummet amid Budget speculation January 21, 2026 Inner London house prices plummeted at their fastest pace since the global financial crisis in November, after property taxes speculation in the lead up to the Autumn Budget and affordability constraints damaged market activity. The 4.6 per cent year on year drop of house prices in the capital in November followed a 4.3 per cent [...]
Citadel’s Griffin condemns Trump’s Federal Reserve attack January 21, 2026 Donald Trump’s onslaught against the Federal Reserve is a political misstep that will put “he and his party in a precarious position”, Citadel founder Ken Griffin has said, in one of the most stinging rebukes from a US business luminary since the White House launched legal action against the central bank last week. Speaking at [...]
Non-doms are descending on Milan – and getting a divorce January 21, 2026 Thanks to its generous flat-tax regime, Milan has become a popular bolthole for former UK-based non-doms. But, asks Ali Lyon, does the opening of a new divorce law firm in Italy’s financial capital suggest some of its new residents are regretting their decision? The United Kingdom’s decision to abolish the non-dom regime last year has [...]
Wetherspoon shares sink after business rates knock profit January 21, 2026 Wetherspoon shares slumped on Wednesday after the pub giant laid bare the scale of the financial hit from November’s tax-raising Budget. The FTSE 250 member said cost rises across energy, wages, repairs and business rates had put up costs by a staggering £45m in the 25 weeks to mid-January. That would imply a cost rise [...]
Dubai’s Waterfront Real Estate Boom Continues: Breez by Danube Positioned for 10–15% Annual Capital Appreciation January 21, 2026 Waterfront properties in Dubai are expected to experience significant appreciation over the next five years, with growth rates reaching as high as 15–20% annually. Leading this momentum is Breez by Danube, a luxury waterfront development set to redefine Dubai Maritime City with its prime location, 40+ resort-style amenities, fully furnished apartments, and unbeatable pricing starting [...]
IGI to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 24, 2026 January 20, 2026 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today announced that it expects to release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. The results, along with an accompanying slide presentation, will be posted in the Investors [...]
The London hotel in the heart of hip, creative east January 20, 2026 Bethnal Green’s town hall opened in 1910, and one hundred years later, the building was turned into the eponymous Town Hotel Hotel. Edwardian meets Art Deco architecture at this striking London property, celebrating its 15th anniversary. Modern art and proximity to creative East attracts an international cultural crowd. WHAT’S THE VIBE? Surprisingly low-key for a [...]
Office demand outstrips construction as new starts plummet January 20, 2026 New London office construction starts have fallen to their lowest level since 2004, just as businesses up their demand for workspace, says Joanna Hodgson On a frosty Wednesday last week, the famed panoramic view from north London’s Alexandra Palace, featuring a host of landmarks including the Shard and HSBC Tower, had an abundance of cranes [...]
FTSE 250 housebuilder Taylor Wimpey strikes fresh deal with Zoopla January 20, 2026 One of the UK’s biggest housebuilders has signed a new contract with top property website Zoopla as it seeks to boost conversion rates for its new developments. FTSE 250 constituent Taylor Wimpey said the fresh agreement would support the company with further market data and insights to enable it to obtain the best return on [...]
House affordability offers first time buyers boost but Londoners lag behind January 20, 2026 Improved house affordability has sparked an uptick in first time buyer activity over the last year, but those on lower incomes remain shut out of the housing market. Affordability constraints eased slightly, due to declining mortgage rates and wage growth surpassing house price growth, bolstering buyer demand, particularly among those taking the first step onto [...]