Reeves hails UK listing reforms for IPO market revival
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims new UK listing rules are revitalising the City, as the FTSE 100 hits records and IPO activity surges. Discover the reforms driving London's comeback.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims new UK listing rules are revitalising the City, as the FTSE 100 hits records and IPO activity surges. Discover the reforms driving London's comeback.
New data reveals nearly 15% of London home sellers made a loss in 2025, double the national average. Discover why flats and prime areas are hardest hit and what the future holds for the capital's property market.
Goldman Sachs reports a 25% surge in Q1 investment banking fees to $2.08bn, driven by a revival in mergers and capital markets. Discover the key deals and market trends fuelling the rebound.
New research reveals 90% of loss-making London property sales in 2025 were flats. Experts blame Stamp Duty changes and landlord reforms for a market glut. Discover the impact on first-time buyers.
Hybrid Air Vehicles plans a London IPO, betting on a $2bn airship revival. We explore this and Trump's credit card rate cap. Read the full analysis.
Specialist motor and home insurer 1st Central is exploring a potential London stock market listing that could value the firm at over £1bn. Read the latest on this major financial move.
Discover Stakehaus, the carnivore's dream serving bavette steak and roast beef subs from Camden and Seven Dials Market. A fine-dining experience in a cardboard box.
New data reveals London has the UK's highest rate of property loss sales. Almost 15% of sellers lost money in 2024-25. See which boroughs are worst affected and why the market has shifted.
Zoopla forecasts Scotland and northern England will see the strongest house price growth in 2026, with nine Scottish areas and Wigan topping the list. Discover the full rankings and market insights.
Copyright lawsuits create major uncertainty for AI giants seeking public listings. Anthropic may have a clearer path than OpenAI, with analysts warning of 'massive liability risk'. Read the full analysis.
After visiting over 20 London neighbourhoods in a year, a reporter reveals the top spots for community and calm, and the areas plagued by safety concerns and isolation. Discover the full list.
Independent pub group Urban Pubs & Bars has acquired five premium London venues, expanding its estate to 65 sites and reporting over £100m in annual sales. Discover the latest in London's hospitality growth.
A new weekly farmers' market is opening in Peckham, South London, offering grass-fed beef, free-range eggs and fresh produce. Launching January 24 at Belham Primary School.
UK payments giant Zilch has acquired Lithuania's Fjord Bank, securing a European banking licence to fuel expansion. The fintech is eyeing further deals on its road to a public market debut. Read the full story.
Waterstones owner Elliott Management hires Rothschild to advise on a multibillion-pound London flotation, a potential major boost for the City. The bookseller's profits soared 50% to £46m.
Elliott Management prepares Rothschild to advise on a multibillion-pound London stock market flotation for Waterstones and Barnes & Noble. Read the latest.
The FTSE 100 surged to a record close above 10,122. Analysts now predict a 2026 IPO revival in London, spurred by Chancellor Reeves's stamp duty reforms. Read the full market analysis.
London's IPO market struggled in 2025 with poor returns, despite government efforts. Discover the winners, losers, and 2026 hopes in our analysis.
The reborn London Museum, reopening in Smithfield in late 2026, has been crowned the best new thing to do in the capital by Time Out. Discover its new home and features.
London's IPO market shows strong signs of recovery with a 170% year-on-year increase in 2025. New reforms and stabilising conditions set the stage for a 2026 rebound. Read the full analysis.
The FTSE 100 index has surged past 10,000 points for the first time, a landmark moment hailed by City minister Lucy Rigby as proof of renewed global confidence in London's capital markets and the UK economy.
The London Stock Market is experiencing a much-needed boost with Shein's potential IPO and ARM's possible return. Discover the details and what this means for the UK's financial hub.
How will Rachel Reeves' Mansion Tax and rising council tax affect London homeowners in 2026? Expert analysis on the market's resilience and the challenges ahead.
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.
Norwegian software giant Visma plans a major London IPO in 2026, bolstering the City's strongest year for new listings since 2021. Discover how this signals a market recovery.
Octopus Energy's Greg Jackson warns the London Stock Exchange must show more hustle to attract major IPOs like Kraken, as the firm weighs a 'coin toss' between London and New York. Read his full critique.
London's IPO market saw a tepid recovery in 2025, raising $1.9bn. A strong Q4 offers hope for a more active listing cycle in 2026. Read the full analysis.
House prices in London and the South East have fallen sharply, with Crawley and Brighton among the worst hit. Discover the data and the regional market divide. Read the full analysis now.
Plymouth recorded the UK's steepest house price rise in 2025 at 12.6%, as London's market stalled. Discover the hotspots and the factors driving this localised property boom.
Silicon Valley's elite, including OpenAI and SpaceX, are preparing for blockbuster IPOs by 2026 to fund soaring AI and space exploration costs. Discover the shift from private to public markets.