Demand for buy-to-let lending boosts Paragon Bank
Paragon Banking Group reported a strong start to the financial year on the back of higher lending to buy-to-let landlords.
Severn Trent hikes dividend despite balance sheet concerns
Severn Trent, one of the UK’s biggest water companies, has announced plans to hike its full-year dividend despite coming under fire for artificially inflating its balance sheet using an accounting t
Burberry: Share price spikes as luxury giant’s transformation shows green shoots
British luxury brand Burberry has reported a boost in demand for its core products after implementing a wide-ranging turnaround plan, although overall revenue has continued to fall. The company’s sh
The UK’s housing crisis is creating a generation of broke retirees
The affordability crisis in the UK housing market is creating a generation who will still face monthly mortgage or rent payments well into retirement, according to a new study. With deposits increasin
Revealed: Who paid the most tax in 2024?
One of the UK’s richest hedge fund managers paid the most tax in the UK this year, contributing over £339m in just 12 months, according to the Sunday Times Tax list. Sir Chris Hohn, who founded Bri
City broker slashes price target for Primark-owner Associated British Foods
Analysts at Panmure Liberum downgraded their rating for Primark-owner Associated British Foods from ‘Buy’ to ‘Hold’ after Primark underperformed over the festive quarter. Panmure downgraded it
Google cracks down on fake reviews with new CMA agreement
Google has agreed to take stronger actions against fake reviews in the UK, committing to improve fraudulent activity detection and sanction those involved in manipulating ratings. This comes after an
Morrisons joins Sainsbury’s and Asda in major job cuts after Budget
Morrisons has become the latest UK supermarket giant to announce a major round of job cuts in the wake of the government’s Budget in October. The Bradford-headquartered chain has confirmed plans to
Burberry’s share price soars out trenches but analysts won’t upgrade yet
Investors breathed a sigh of relief this morning after Burberry’s first set of results after implementing its turnaround plan showed it was heading in the right direction. Burberry’s share price r
The Top 5 Charities UK Employees want to Support
In 2025, employees want more than a paycheque – they want purpose. With effective social impact being top of mind this year, aligning your CSR programmes with employee values is critical to boosting