UK economy to ‘grow twice as fast’ as Europe in 2025
The UK economy is set to grow twice as fast as its European counterparts next year thanks to the flurry of spending measures announced in October’s Budget, a top bank has forecast. Britain’s gross
Typhoo is bought out of administration – but is the brand weak tea?
YouGov’s chief executive Steve Hatch takes a closer look at the data behind the biggest stories in business. This week, Typhoo was bought out of administration for £10m by the Mancunian vape-make
More big tax rises are ‘inevitable’, ING says
Rachel Reeves will have to do another “big top-up” of tax rises this parliament, analysts at a major bank have said, despite the Chancellor previously vowing not to. In its outlook for 2025, publi
Budget to dent prime property market
Measures introduced in the October Budget will weigh on the UK’s prime property market next year, with the value of prime central London (PCL) homes in line for a four per cent hit, a forecast has s
Burford Capital turning its back on London over government delays
Listed legal financial firm Burford Capital is rolling back on using London due to "uncertainties" in the legal market as a result of government delays
Gatwick and Birmingham airport chiefs urge Rachel Reeves to tackle business rates threat
Chief executives from Gatwick and Birmingham Airport have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves' planned changes to business rates.
How high will bitcoin go?
Bitcoin has finally broken through the $100,000 mark, a few hours after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell referred to the cryptocurrency as “digital gold“. The surge in bitcoin’s value from $5
UK start-ups punch above their weight — and it’s being noticed worldwide
Despite the “doom and gloom” narrative and post-Budget fears looming over the UK’s start-up ecosystem, the country still holds its ground at the forefront of global innovation. At least that is
Bank of London shakes up UK board in investor-led recovery plan
The Bank of London has appointed four new directors to its UK bank board and replaced its chair as the troubled fintech ‘unicorn’ looks to recover from a string of setbacks in recent months. The l
Vodafone and Three: What £16.5bn merger actually means for customers and prices
After an almost 18-month battle the UK’s largest ever telecoms deal – which will see Vodafone and Three complete a £16.5bn merger – has been given the green light. Described by Vodafone as a �