Peel Hunt profits jump 800% to £11.5m on deal rebound
London broker Peel Hunt reports an 800% profit surge to £11.5m, driven by a revival in corporate dealmaking. Discover the key figures and strategic outlook for the UK investment bank.
London broker Peel Hunt reports an 800% profit surge to £11.5m, driven by a revival in corporate dealmaking. Discover the key figures and strategic outlook for the UK investment bank.
Newly uncovered Royal Literary Fund case files expose financial struggles of famous authors including James Joyce and Doris Lessing through personal letters and documents.
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth while facing £130m cost pressures from wage hikes and inflation. Discover how pub giants navigate economic challenges.
German exchange operator Deutsche Börse is negotiating a potential €6bn takeover of fund platform Allfunds, creating a European investment giant. Discover the implications.
We tested Gtech's cordless lawnmower and hedge trimmer during the Black Friday sale. Discover if these premium garden gadgets are worth their price tag and how they performed in real-world use.
Labour's North Sea oil strategy faces criticism as energy department's pragmatic licensing clashes with Treasury's windfall tax, creating uncertainty for jobs and investment.
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop to £36.2m as retail business falters. Interim CEO announces urgent action needed to return to retailing roots. Read the full analysis.
American financial giant StoneX launches ambitious London expansion targeting mid-sized hedge funds with prime brokerage services. Discover how this move shakes up the City.
Discover why 73% of Brits have under £500 saved and how to build a proper emergency fund covering 3-6 months of essential costs. Expert tips for financial security.
B&Q owner Kingfisher boosts profit outlook despite softening UK retail market. Discover how strong management drives success in challenging economic conditions.
easyJet announces new Stansted to Paris flights starting March 2026, alongside better-than-expected annual profits driven by package holiday demand. Book your seats now!
EasyJet reports a 9% rise in annual profits to £665m, driven by strong demand for package holidays. Discover how popular destinations and strategic expansion fuel growth.
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria faces a critical $6.7bn funding gap as key donors reduce pledges. This threatens decades of progress against deadly diseases. Urgent action needed.
The Serious Fraud Office has arrested two men and raided properties in a major investigation into a suspected £20m cryptocurrency fraud linked to Basis Markets. The SFO is urging investors with information to come forward.
Hedge fund Point72 recruits former Bank of America managing director Michael Previti as macro portfolio manager, strengthening investment team.
Asset managers are pulling back from dark green fund launches as regulatory uncertainty and high costs bite. Discover why sustainable investment faces headwinds.
London-based investment firm Preservation Capital launches ambitious £700 million fund targeting established businesses. Discover their unique investment strategy and market focus.
Discover how the Landseer Global AI Fund uses proprietary technology to identify genuine AI investments, delivering 77.3% returns over five years. Learn if it's right for your portfolio.
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investments remain unacknowledged by sector. Explore the funding facts.
SNP minister Mairi Gougeon condemns UK government's £28m fishing allocation for Scotland as 'unacceptable insult'. Holyrood to vote on demanding fair share.
Former Point72 money manager Vinay Dhanuka moves to London hedge fund Capula, strengthening their investment team. Discover the latest financial sector appointment.
UK housebuilder Crest Nicholson announces 100 job cuts and profit warning following challenging market conditions and government property tax changes. Full analysis inside.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers a bank surcharge hike despite competitiveness fears. The Budget U-turn follows record £50.3bn bank profits. Discover the implications.
London's smaller hedge funds face mounting pressures from rising operational costs and investor outflows. Discover why industry consolidation threatens their survival.
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing announces ambitious turnaround plan targeting €2.5bn profit and €2bn cost savings by 2025, declaring the bank is 'fully back' after years of restructuring.
Saudi Arabia's massive oil profits create climate action paradox as desert kingdom faces extreme heat threats while blocking global fossil fuel phaseout.
Britain reduces Global Fund pledge by £150m despite co-hosting replenishment drive. Campaigners warn cuts will force African nations to make impossible healthcare choices and risk thousands of lives.
The UK government's decision to cut its contribution to the Global Fund by 40% has drawn severe criticism from health experts and charities, who warn it will cost lives and undermine pandemic preparedness.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife from new planning rules. Critics warn of 'cash to trash' ecological damage. Vote set for Thursday.
Hedge fund giant Brevan Howard recruits Man Group's Tim Mace to lead AI division, signalling major push into artificial intelligence strategies for financial markets.