Anna Wise
Business News
Bank of England set to hold interest rates as it faces balancing act
Many economists do not think an interest rate hike is on the cards this month.
By Anna Wise
14 Jun 2026
Business News
UK business growth gains momentum as factory export orders hit post-Covid high
But job losses continued for the 17th month in a row, led by a sharp reduction among firms in the services sector.
By Anna Wise
20 Feb 2026
Business News
Lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson set to enter administration
The appointment of administrators at Global Counsel could come as soon as Friday.
By Anna Wise
19 Feb 2026
Business News
Gen Z turn to trade jobs for steady pay and AI-proof work, data finds
Data from HR platform Employment Hero showed that the hiring of Gen Z workers significantly outpaced other generations last month.
By Anna Wise
19 Feb 2026
Business News
Bowling strikes gold as couples seek fun ‘without pressure’
Hollywood Bowl said that people were increasingly locking in their date nights ahead of time rather than relying on spontaneous trips.
By Anna Wise
18 Feb 2026
Business News
Vodafone to sell share of Dutch joint venture to Liberty Global for £870m
The company said it was getting a cash boost from Liberty buying out its 50% stake.
By Anna Wise
18 Feb 2026
Business News
Charlotte Tilbury owner Puig hails standout year for makeup as sales shine
The Barcelona-based business said its net revenues totalled five billion euros (£4.4 billion) for the 2025 financial year.
By Anna Wise
18 Feb 2026
Business News
Applied Nutrition ups earnings outlook after muscling in on January health boom
The update sent shares in the London-listed company up by about 8% on Tuesday.
By Anna Wise
17 Feb 2026
Business News
MPs ask Royal Mail to respond to concerns about postal service amid ‘chaos’
The Business and Trade Committee cited the postal firm issuing a notice about potential service delays across 38 of its delivery offices.
By Anna Wise
17 Feb 2026
Business News
Lloyds sets out new pay policy with potential for boss to land £17.7m payout
Lloyds said the changes would more closely align pay to the financial performance of the bank.
By Anna Wise
17 Feb 2026
Business News
Former Carillion boss fined by watchdog over ‘reckless’ actions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it had fined Richard Howson £237,000, after he withdrew his challenge to the FCA’s findings.
By Anna Wise
17 Feb 2026
Business News
Royal Mail warns over service delays amid storms and staff sickness
It comes as the postal firm faces complaints of delayed mail and parcels being prioritised over letters.
By Anna Wise
16 Feb 2026
Tech
Everyday’s a ‘battle’ for sales, says 142-year-old firm betting on TikTok Shop
Chief executive Jonathan Myers said PZ Cussons has to ‘battle every day to win every purchase’.
By Anna Wise
16 Feb 2026
Business News
NatWest profit soars by almost a quarter while staff bonuses swell
The banking group said it made an operating pre-tax profit of £7.7 billion for 2025, up 24.4% on the year before.
By Anna Wise
13 Feb 2026
Business News
Magnum boss says weight-loss jabs an ‘opportunity’ for bite-sized premium treats
The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s chief executive, Peter ter Kulve, was keen to stress that it was not concerned by the growing use of GLP-1s.
By Anna Wise
12 Feb 2026
Business News
£9.9bn takeover by US rival to end Schroders’ decades-long London listing
The City stalwart is being sold to Nuveen, bringing an end to its lengthy listing on the London Stock Exchange.
By Anna Wise
12 Feb 2026
Business News
Owner of Ben & Jerry’s shrugs off dispute while ice cream profits melt
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) demerged from its previous owner and became an independently listed company in December.
By Anna Wise
12 Feb 2026
Business News
Lloyds to shut another 95 bank branches across UK
The closures will affect branches across its Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands in locations across the UK.
By Anna Wise
12 Feb 2026
Business News
Schroders agrees to £9.9bn takeover by US investment giant Nuveen
A newly formed subsidiary of Nuveen will acquire the business, which is one of the UK’s largest asset managers.
By Anna Wise
12 Feb 2026
Business News
Lloyds Banking Group: Which branches are closing and when?
The banking group will shut 53 Lloyds branches, 31 Halifax and 11 Bank of Scotland sites as part of the latest announcement.
By Anna Wise
11 Feb 2026
Business News
Co-op defends culture and leadership after reports of ‘fear’ among senior staff
The grocery and services chain said it does not believe the criticisms ‘represent the views of our broader leadership and colleagues’.
By Anna Wise
11 Feb 2026