The FTSE 100 index has recorded its strongest annual gain since the 2009 financial crisis, surging over 31% in 2025. Discover the key drivers behind this historic rally and what it means for investors.
London's FTSE 100 index surged over 20% in 2025, its strongest performance in 16 years. Discover how share buybacks and key sectors like defence and mining powered the rally.
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.
World equities see strongest annual gains since 2019, with the MSCI index up over 21%. Discover the key drivers, from AI to US dollar weakness, and what it means for investors.
Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts receives a CBE for services to retail, leading a list of business figures honoured. Discover the full list of recipients and their achievements.
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic could receive a share award worth over £100m following the engineering giant's dramatic turnaround. Discover how the FTSE 100 firm's value soared.
Louis Gerstner, the former IBM chair and CEO credited with saving the tech giant in the 1990s, has died aged 83. Discover the legacy of the leader who rejected a breakup and refocused on clients.
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
The Labour government has shut down a public register naming firms hit by shareholder revolts over executive pay. Critics warn this will bury controversies and harm corporate transparency in the UK.
The viral Coldplay kiss cam moment involving Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot sparked global intrigue, memes, and serious real-world consequences. Discover the full story here.
FTSE-100 events giant Informa has begun the search for a new chairman to succeed John Rishton. CEO Stephen Carter's move to Dubai signals extended leadership. Full details here.
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set for a colossal payday in their Miami showdown. Discover the reported £206m purse split and how it compares to their previous biggest fights.
BP appoints Woodside's Meg O'Neill as CEO, aiming to accelerate a 'leaner, more profitable' strategy. We analyse the puzzling timing and what investors can expect next.
BP names Meg O'Neill as its new CEO, succeeding Murray Auchincloss. The 'hard-nosed' industry veteran faces the challenge of balancing energy transition with shareholder returns. Read the full story.
Vodafone executives will meet MPs in January over a growing row with franchisees, with one MP citing 'uncomfortable echoes' of the Post Office Horizon scandal. Learn the full story.
US hedge fund Corvex pushes Premier Inn owner Whitbread for a strategic overhaul following Autumn Budget changes set to cost the firm up to £50m. Read the full analysis.
BP ousts CEO Murray Auchincloss, appointing Woodside's Meg O'Neil. The FTSE 100 oil giant faces activist pressure and strategic challenges. Read the full story.
BP appoints Meg O'Neill as its first female CEO, replacing Murray Auchincloss after less than two years. The move signals a renewed focus on oil and gas profits. Read the full story.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates after inflation fell to 3.2%. Follow live updates on the crucial decision impacting mortgages and the UK economy.
BP appoints Meg O'Neill as its first female chief executive to accelerate a strategic pivot back to oil and gas. Discover the investor pressure driving this historic change.
Anglo American retreats on executive pay vote as FTSE giants gear up for 2026. Plus, breakdown duopoly exits and a delayed UK steel strategy. Read the full City analysis.
Meg O'Neill, the Woodside Energy CEO known for criticising young climate activists, is stepping down to lead oil giant BP, which has abandoned its net zero strategy. Read the full story.
New UK unemployment figures and sticky inflation data will shape the Bank of England's crucial interest rate decision this Thursday. Follow the latest economic snapshot.
A New York court hearing for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, offered a dramatic preview of a trial set to tackle America's healthcare crisis, gun violence, and wealth inequality. Follow the latest developments.
The 911 call from a McDonald's manager that led to the arrest of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been made public. Listen to the audio.
Investors have pulled over £10bn in six months, with UK-focused funds hardest hit. Analysts warn of prolonged market instability and rising gilt yields. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive poll reveals nearly half of Londoners want to move out, with soaring rents and taxes hitting young people hardest. Discover the data and FTSE 100 insights.
Paragon Banking Group's CEO Nigel Terrington signals acquisition plans following a key regulatory reform. The lender's results show profit growth but rising provisions for motor finance and development loans.
The Bank of England warns of rising global financial instability, with stretched equity valuations and AI bubble risks threatening a sharp correction. Read the full analysis.
A tip to police led to the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Andrew Witty. The incident occurred outside his home in Greenwich, Connecticut.