Almost 300 pubs closed last year ahead of cost rises
The British Beer and Pub Association warned that urgent Government action is needed to avoid more “completely avoidable” closures.
Britons, our businesses need YOU to take risks
Brits have become too cautious, and business is suffering because of it. It's time for us all to embrace risk, writes Chris Hayward.
Bill Browder: ‘Bad bet’ to return to Russia after ceasefire
Firms that choose to re-open operations in Russia after a peace agreement has been reached would be “making a bad bet” and “deserve to lose their money”, a former hedge fund manager dubbed ‘
Value of UK housing stock hits £9 trillion for the first time
The total value of all homes across the UK has passed £9 trillion for the first time, according to new research by property firm Savills. After a brief slump in 2023, the UK’s housing stock grew by
First privately financed nuclear project begins licensing
A US start-up has formally entered the running to build four micro-nuclear plants in South Wales without a dime from the taxpayer. Washington-based Last Energy on Monday announced confirmation from th
Gold price highs ‘are yet to come’, says UBS
Gold prices have already increased 10 per cent in 2025 to $2,900 (£2,300), but UBS has upgraded its target price for the precious metal again. UBS analyst Joni Teves said gold has had “unprecedente
Musk and Google warn UK on tech exodus over safety rules
Tech giants Google and Elon Musk’s X have warned that Britain’s new online safety laws could force global companies to reconsider their UK presence due to high compliance costs and regulatory over
Government hits NHS target early and opens door to more private investment
Government hit NHS appointments target seven months early, as the health secretary warns there is a "hell of lot more to do"
Lloyds Bank urged to release full HBOS review
Lloyds Banking Group has been told it must publish a “full copy” of the long-delayed report into the mishandling of the HBOS Reading scandal. Dame Meg Hillier, who chairs the Treasury Committee, h
Shield your assets from inheritance tax with life insurance
Inheritance tax entered the headlines last year when the Labour government used its first budget to announce measures designed to close loopholes and raise funds, prompting savers and advisers to reco