Susannah Streeter head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Nations are waiting on tenterhooks as the clock ticks down to another tariff deadline. President Trump is in a teasing mood, hinting that more deals will be inked in the coming days but still issuing threats that blanket tariffs will be imposed on swathes of countries. […]
A 100-year-old Black Country manufacturing firm run by the great grandson of its founder is entering a new era of green growth backed by £100,000 from mayor Richard Parker’s multi-million-pound business support programme. Thomas Dudley Ltd is one of thousands of companies across the West Midlands getting help to cut their energy usage, reduce their […]
Research from international real estate advisor Savills indicates that the UK hotel investment market had a slower start to 2025, with transaction volumes reaching approximately £1.59bn in the first half. These muted levels were expected following an exceptionally high volume of portfolio transactions in early 2024, however market activity remains encouraging, with signs pointing to […]
SMEs are improving their ability to scale rather than just survive, according to the latest analysis of personal guarantee insurance applications for business loans by Purbeck Insurance Services. In Q2 2025, 24% fewer small and medium sized businesses needed personal guarantee backed finance for working capital, ‘to keep the lights on’ than in the previous […]
Deloitte’s latest survey of UK chief financial Officers shows that finance leaders see the UK as the most attractive destination when it comes to investment, alongside India, with a net 13% describing it as very or somewhat attractive. The survey – which took place between 16 and 29 June – is a contrast from the […]
Gatehouse Bank, a Shariah-compliant ethical bank, has published its annual results for the year ending 31 December 2024. The Bank reported a post-tax profit for 2024 amounting to £3.8m (up 20% from £3.2m in 2023), marking its fifth year of profitability. In line with its business strategy for the year, the Bank managed growth across its […]
The home delivery expert Parcelhero is forecasting that Amazon’s 4-day Prime sale will turn over $21.4bn globally and nearly £2bn in the UK. Parcelhero says consumers and marketplace sellers are set to benefit from the longest-ever Prime Day bonanza. However, it warns that Amazon’s ever-increasing UK presence brings downsides as well as benefits. Amazon’s longest-ever […]
Following the highest volume of M&A activity in over a decade in 2024, the UK financial services industry saw a relative slowdown in the first six months of 2025, reporting a 16% half year-on-year decrease in deals, according to EY’s latest financial services M&A analysis. UK banks, insurers and asset managers publicly disclosed 149 deals between […]
LendInvest Mortgages (LSE: LINV), a leading UK fintech platform dedicated to alternative property lending, has announced a rate reduction across the entire suite of buy-to-let mortgage products. Today’s reductions see their lowest initial rate on the product line for 3 years. The lender’s 2-year fixed rates on all variations, and 5-year fixed and 7-year fixed […]
Hong Kong’s banking sector demonstrated steady growth and operational resilience in 2024, despite ongoing global economic headwinds. This is according to the newly launched KPMG Hong Kong Banking Report, which provides an in-depth analysis of the city’s banking performance in 2024 and explores the major trends shaping its future, ranging from geopolitical and credit risk to […]
