Fitzwalter Capital Slams ATG Board Over Shareholder Losses
Auction Technology Group's largest investor launches scathing attack after 11 rejected bids. Share price has plummeted over 82% in four years. Read the full details of the feud.
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Two-in-One Rubens Study Discovered in Auction Buy
A Belgian art dealer's hunch pays off as a painting bought for under €100,000 is identified as a genuine Rubens study, revealing a hidden portrait beneath the surface.
Record £2.4m paid for giant bluefin tuna in Tokyo
Sushi chain boss Kiyoshi Kimura bids a staggering £2.4m for a 243kg bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Discover the details behind this annual auction spectacle.
Japanese 'Tuna King' pays record £2.4m for bluefin
A 243kg bluefin tuna sold for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Sushi chain owner Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Discover the story behind the colossal sale.
Japanese 'Tuna King' pays record £2.4m for tuna
A 243kg bluefin tuna sells for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's New Year auction. The 'Tuna King' Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Read the full story.
Record £2.4m tuna auctioned in Tokyo for New Year sushi
Sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura breaks auction record with £2.4m tuna purchase. The prized bluefin will be served at his restaurant chain. Discover the story behind this extravagant New Year tradition.
Auction Tech fends off 11 takeover bids
London-listed Auction Technology Group rejects 11 hostile takeover offers from FitzWalter Capital, saying they undervalue the firm. Shares surge 20% as deadline looms.
Trump auctions $2.75m Jesus painting at New Year bash
Donald Trump ushered in 2026 by auctioning a live-painted portrait of Jesus Christ for $2.75 million at his Mar-a-Lago club, with proceeds split between charity and law enforcement. Discover the details of the glitzy event.
Mon Plaisir auctions historic decor ahead of Covent Garden revamp
London's oldest French restaurant, Mon Plaisir, is auctioning its classic interior pieces. The Covent Garden icon, founded in 1943, is making changes under new family ownership. Bid on a slice of London history from 28 December.
TV bidding war erupts over 'Tupperware erotica' novel
A fierce auction for TV rights to 'Wet Ink', an unpublished novel about a 1960s housewife smuggling erotica in Tupperware, signals a major trend for female-authored stories. Discover the details.
Crowds battle for meat at Smithfield's festive auction
Meat lovers flocked to London's historic Smithfield Market for its chaotic annual pre-Christmas auction. The event returned with gusto after plans to save and relocate the 800-year-old market were confirmed. Read the full story.
Guide to Smithfield's Christmas Eve Meat Auction
Everything you need to know about London's famous Christmas Eve meat auction at Smithfield Market. Find times, tips, and how to bag a festive bargain.
Whatnot App: The Murky Side of Live Auctions and Toy Scalpers
The live auction app Whatnot, valued at $11.5bn, is booming. But its gamified sales and popularity with scalpers are creating artificial scarcity for toys and fuelling dangerous spending habits.
Élysée Palace Staff Accused of Stealing €40k Tableware
A silver steward at France's presidential palace has been arrested for allegedly stealing historic porcelain and silverware, valued up to €40,000, and listing items on sites like Vinted. Read the full investigation details.
Smithfield Christmas Meat Auction Returns for 2025
London's historic Smithfield Christmas Meat Auction is back on Christmas Eve. Grab premium meats at bargain prices and witness one of the City's oldest festive traditions. Find all the details here.
Green's £2.06m IPL deal breaks overseas player record
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green becomes the IPL's most expensive overseas player ever, signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for £2.06m. Discover the full auction details and his stellar stats.
Meloni Auctions £700k in World Leader Gifts for Charity
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is auctioning 270 gifts from world leaders, including a Javier Milei statuette and a Joe Biden bowl, with proceeds going to charity. Discover the unique items up for bid.
World Cup 2026 draw: England to face Croatia and Ghana
England will meet Croatia in a 2018 semi-final rematch to start their 2026 World Cup campaign. Discover the full draw results, including Scotland's tough group and the 'Group of Death'.
Turner's 'Mother's Frustration' Sells for £1.8m
J.M.W. Turner's lost watercolour, 'Mother's Frustration', fetches a record £1.8m at auction, its value boosted by a chance encounter with Francis Bacon. Discover the full story of this remarkable find.
Frasers Group UK sales fall despite Sports Direct growth
Frasers Group reports a 5.8% drop in UK sports division sales to £1.3bn, blaming tough market conditions. The retail giant, however, maintains its annual profit forecast. Read the full analysis.
Porn firm fined £1m for weak age checks
AVS Group Ltd hit with a £1m fine plus daily penalties for failing to implement robust age verification. Ofcom demands changes within 72 hours to protect children online.
Apex Group to act as intermediary for LSE Pisces market
The London Stock Exchange's Pisces market moves forward as Apex Group is appointed Registered Auction Agent, verifying investors and ensuring compliance for private company share trading.
Thailand seizes $318m in assets in cyber-scam crackdown
Thai authorities seize assets worth over $300m and issue 42 arrest warrants targeting a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon and associates linked to transnational online fraud networks. Read the full investigation.
Trump pardons exec indicted for rigging arena bids
Donald Trump has pardoned sports executive Tim Leiweke, who faced charges of conspiring to rig a public university arena bidding process. Read the full story.
Five New Leaders Join South Bank Employers' Group Board
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
Tattersalls December Mares Sale Breaks Records
The Tattersalls December Mares Sale shattered European auction records with a £60m day. Barnavara sold for a world-leading £5m. Read the full breakdown of the historic sales.
Tattersalls Sale Hits Record £60m Day
The Tattersalls December Mares Sale broke the European auction record for a single day, generating £60m. Barnavara sold for a world-leading £5m. Read the full report.
Record £23m for Fabergé's Winter Egg in London
A historic Fabergé egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, has sold for a world-record £22.9m at Christie's London. Discover the story of this imperial masterpiece.
Faberge Egg Sells for Record £22.9m at London Auction
A historic Faberge egg, the Winter Egg, has sold at Christie's in London for a staggering £22.9 million, setting a new world auction record. Discover the story behind this imperial treasure.
Zipcar shuts down UK operations in December 2025
Car-sharing service Zipcar is withdrawing from London and the UK this month. We examine the reasons, from the new EV congestion charge to financial pressures, and what it means for users.
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