As trust in traditional media wanes, independent journalists are finding success with subscriber-funded newsletters and niche reporting, covering stories mainstream outlets avoid. Explore the rise of this new media landscape.
A London trading firm has settled a High Court case against a former quant it accused of using an iPad to copy confidential trading strategies. Read the full details.
Sainsbury's reports a 1% drop in Argos sales over the crucial Christmas quarter, blaming online competition and weak confidence. Supermarket sales rose 3.4%. Read the full analysis.
Discover the biggest tabletop and trading card game releases of 2026, from the Cyberpunk 2077 TCG and Pokémon's 30th-anniversary sets to Magic: The Gathering's TMNT crossover. Get release dates and details.
FN London announces the launch of its 'FN Trading Tech' newsletter, delivering crucial insights on trading technology, fintech, and market infrastructure directly to your inbox. Subscribe now for the latest updates.
Metro cartoonist Guy Venables launches a new daily puzzles newsletter for 2026. Track your streak and get puzzles sent directly to you. Sign up now!
HSBC agrees to a €268m settlement over 'cum-cum' dividend tax fraud claims in France. The banking giant also secures shareholder approval to privatise Hang Seng Bank.
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the biggest annual uplift for the month since 2011, driven by evening social trips and strong Boxing Day trading. Discover the data.
An anonymous trader made a £303,000 profit betting on the capture of Venezuela's president, fuelling suspicions of insider knowledge. Discover how prediction markets like Polymarket are changing geopolitical gambling.
A London-based cryptocurrency trading firm, Wintermute, is paying an average of more than £1 million per employee. Discover how this impacts the finance and crypto talent war.
Next's share price surged as festive sales jumped 10.6%, driven by online and international growth. The retailer also upgraded its profit guidance. Discover the full trading update.
Next upgrades profit forecast after UK sales rise 5.9% over Christmas. The retailer warns of slower growth ahead amid UK employment pressures. Read the full analysis.
The FTSE 100 started 2026 strong, hitting an intraday high above 10,000. As the rally continues, attention shifts to crucial Christmas trading updates from major UK retailers like Tesco and M&S.
Discovery Capital Management's flagship fund has delivered a stellar 36% return in 2025, continuing its remarkable performance streak. Discover the strategy behind the gains.
Quantitative trading giant XTX Markets increased its technology and research spending by 80% to £138m last year, fuelling an AI and data science hiring spree. Discover how it's reshaping finance.
London's FTSE 100 index edges towards the historic 10,000 point mark on the last day of 2025, capping a year of 41 record closes. Discover the stocks driving the rally and those holding it back.
From overlooked TV gems to unforgettable gigs, discover the cultural moments that defined 2025 for Guardian readers. See what made the list in our final Guide of the year.
A parent company of secretive quant trading firm G-Research has paid out a staggering £106m in wages to just 49 employees over eight months, accounts reveal. Discover the details of London's high-stakes finance world.
Your ultimate guide to London's New Year's Eve 2025. Discover Back to the 90s parties, exclusive restaurant reviews from Brigadiers to The Elizabeth, and unmissable deals. Make your night count.
Explore the latest Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables from December 17, 2025. Discover how to order prints and get your daily puzzles direct to your inbox.
The Guardian introduces a new 16-part newsletter series offering expert advice on improving daily life. Sign up now for bi-weekly tips delivered over eight weeks.
Parents at Rebecca Adlington's Swim! school face a hidden process to reclaim money for cancelled lessons. Consumer lawyers warn the practice may be unfair. Read the full investigation.
HMRC issues a festive warning to individuals selling goods online this Christmas. Learn about the £1,000 trading allowance and how to avoid a tax bill.
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech, voices significant concerns over the UK's proposed private share trading scheme, highlighting liquidity and valuation challenges for investors.
Metro & Time Out team up for 10 weekly London deals. Save 40% at a Mayfair spa, get a festive feast for £25, and enjoy discounts on fitness, dining, and culture. Sign up for The Slice newsletter.
Ediphy agrees to lift suspension on FCA's £4.8m bond trading data contract, aiming to provide market certainty and avoid delays to the consolidated tape. Read the latest.
JP Jenkins partners with Sapphire Capital, leveraging its new Pisces licence to offer liquidity for private firms like Moju. A major step for UK's private share trading.
Jefferies recruits Ben Ashwell from Cantor Fitzgerald as global head of outsourced trading, expanding its prime brokerage services. Read the full story.
A Barking shop owner has been hit with a £1,315 court bill after his store's pavement display was found obstructing the street. Discover the full story and the council's warning.
A technical failure at CME Group's data centre disrupted futures and options trading for hours. Discover how the incident affected global markets and what measures are being taken.