Optimism Rising Post-Budget, Says Paragon Chief
Paragon Bank CEO Nigel Terrington reports growing optimism in UK markets after disruptive tax speculation, with commercial lending surging 17.6% to nearly £300m in Q1.
Paragon Bank CEO Nigel Terrington reports growing optimism in UK markets after disruptive tax speculation, with commercial lending surging 17.6% to nearly £300m in Q1.
Industry insiders suggest Sony will host a State of Play in February 2026, potentially alongside a Nintendo Direct. Rumours point to reveals for God of War spin-offs and PlayStation exclusives.
The Treasury is set to announce a £300 million support package specifically for British pubs to help them cope with a massive spike in business rates, while other hospitality sectors may miss out.
HMRC warns 3.3 million self-assessment taxpayers to submit returns by Saturday's deadline or face automatic £100 fines and escalating penalties.
George Osborne's family wallpaper company paid nearly £1m to directors while posting £473k losses, with sales hit by Trump tariffs and tax payments plummeting.
Michael Platt's hedge fund BlueCrest Capital faces HMRC at the Supreme Court in a landmark case over whether LLP members are 'disguised employees' for tax purposes, with £200m at stake.
Dr Martens shares fell 13% after reporting a 2.7% revenue decline in the golden quarter, driven by weak direct-to-consumer sales in Europe and Asia.
Rokos Capital Management has hired Deutsche Bank's Karim Hsaini as its new Head of Quantitative Investing, marking a strategic move to enhance its quantitative strategies in the competitive hedge fund landscape.
McDermott International's London office reports a 53% revenue surge to $1.2 billion following its merger with CB&I, driven by major energy projects.
Sainsbury's is installing facial recognition cameras in five London stores following trials that saw theft and aggression incidents plummet by 46%.
Boots has cut the price of Britney Spears' iconic Fantasy perfume from £30 to £10 in a limited-time flash sale. Fans praise its sweet, playful scent and impressive longevity.
Katie Price has publicly supported her new husband, Lee Andrews, following allegations he fabricated his business and career using AI, as she declares unconditional love.
A woman shares her painful experience of workplace insensitivity during a high-risk pregnancy, highlighting the need for compassion and support for expectant mothers.
The CTEK MXS 5.0, a top-rated battery charger for car collectors, is now available at a 22% discount on Amazon, bringing the price down to £74.34.
KINZ, a new all-day Lebanese restaurant, launches in Notting Hill Gate this April inside a beautifully restored 1930s Lloyds Bank building, featuring family recipes and modern dishes.
A Slumberdown heated blanket is available for less than half price on Amazon, priced at just £26.50. The fleece blanket features 10 heat settings, is energy efficient, and comes with a two-year warranty.
Discover exclusive Bridgerton-themed experiences in London, from candlelit concerts to regency walking tours, as fans await the Netflix season 4 premiere.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £300m support for pubs facing business rate hikes, but hotels and restaurants miss out, sparking industry backlash.
Asset manager DWS has increased its graduate intake in London to a new record, focusing on technology and sustainability roles amid competitive hiring.
Explore the iconic London filming locations featured across Netflix's Bridgerton series, from Greenwich's Rangers House to Hounslow's Osterley Park, as season four premieres.
Experts analyse how David and Victoria Beckham's strategic silence and decades of brand-building are protecting their empire from Brooklyn's explosive allegations.
A Walmart promotional image appears to confirm Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Pikmin 2 are joining Nintendo Switch Online's GameCube library soon, ahead of any official announcement.
A new £3.5bn ferry service connecting Scotland and France could launch this year, with DFDS operating three weekly return trips on the 20-hour Rosyth-Dunkirk route.
Just Eat introduces an AI voice assistant in its UK app to help customers overcome choice overload by providing personalised food recommendations through conversational interaction.
In 2026, affluent Londoners are increasingly renting luxury homes, prioritising flexibility, sustainability, and wellness over ownership, reshaping the super-prime rental market.
London has been ranked as Europe's premier wellness city, outperforming Vienna, Lisbon and Helsinki thanks to exceptional access to healthy food and diverse wellbeing activities.
HSBC shares hit record highs, helping the FTSE 100 stay positive despite mining sector losses. Banking giants rally as earnings season approaches.
The Government announces sweeping leasehold reforms in England and Wales, capping ground rents at £250 annually and banning new leasehold flats to empower homeowners.
Revolution Bars Group enters administration, jeopardising its 62 venues. Parent company Revel Collective cites economic pressures and budget policies as key factors in financial collapse.
The historic seaside town of Hastings in East Sussex offers magnificent coastal views, a medieval castle, and charming streets just 1.5 hours from London by train.