Sir Paul Smith takes aim at tourist tax as foreign shoppers ditch Mayfair for Milan
Fashion legend Sir Paul Smith has joined the long list of business figures frustrated by the scrapping of VAT-free shopping for international visitors.
Ofcom chairman says no more ‘free ride’ for social media companies
"It’s become a bit of a Wild West in some corners of the internet and on social media," Ofcom's chairman said this weekend.
Week ahead: Vodafone, BT and Burberry earnings in focus as crucial US inflation reading looms
Earnings from Vodafone, BT and Burberry take centre stage in the City's corporate diary this week, alongside a crucial inflation reading across the pond that could put the brakes on the FTSE 100’s r
Owner of Steven Bartlett-founded Social Chain eyes swoop for AIM-listed Mission
London-based Brave Bison is currently in discussions with Mission's board and major shareholders to garner support for their proposal.
Virgin Money’s largest investor slams board for £2.9bn Nationwide deal
Virgin Money's largest independent investor has slammed the bank's board for accepting a bid from Nationwide, saying it is "likely to sell shareholders very short".
Can travel giant Tui take flight from London Stock Exchange in style?
TUI is set to leave London markets with a flourish. Analysts expect record first-quarter revenue of €4.3bn and a maiden underlying operating profit.
Shein accelerates plan for London Stock Exchange listing after US hurdles
Fast fashion giant Shein is reportedly stepping up preparations for a blockbuster IPO on the London Stock Exchange following regulatory hurdles and pushback from lawmakers across the pond.
What Wayve’s billion-dollar round says about the UK’s fundraising landscape
Wayve's latest funding round was heralded as a watershed moment for UK tech, but also revealed a worrying trend about our fundraising landscape.
Frasers: Mike Ashley’s high street giant that has confounded its critics
Frasers Group has managed to buck a general decline in the UK retail sector, thanks largely to a string of savvy acquisitions. What does the future hold for the Mike Ashley-owned group?
This Time No Mistakes: The big challenge facing Keir Starmer
When Labour gets into power, it cannot just pull a lever marked 'investment'.