The Chernin Group (TCG) has taken a minority stake in London-based media and production business Goalhanger and will have a seat on its board.

The German-owned discount retailer said it wanted to fill the ‘gaps’ in areas where there are no stores.

The changes are expected to affect companies and funds with assets linked to ground rent income.

Administrators for the chain said 14 Revolution Bars venues, six Revolucion de Cuba sites and one pub under its Peach Pubs division have closed.

The venues closing, with immediate effect, incorporate 14 Revolution bars, six Revolucion de Cuba bars and one Peach Pub.

The worries were cited as a leading factor for 42% of UK-based businesses cutting their outlook for annual profits last year.

The bank processed 24 payments to or from a current account held by a sanctioned individual, a Treasury body found.

The global ride-hailing app analysed millions of trips taken across the UK in 2025.

A desire to accelerate recruitment in 2026 comes after one of the worst years for hiring in the financial services sector.

The popular video-sharing app has established a new majority American-owned joint venture.

Megan Greene said the Bank may have to react to monetary policy decisions abroad if they have a knock-on impact on UK price rises.

It said David Lockwood will step down as chief executive by the end of 2026, to be replaced by Harry Holt.

Thisbank has been formed from the UK arm of Jamaica National Group, known as JN Group, after being sold in 2024.

The Office for National Statistics said borrowing was £7.1 billion, or 38%, less than the same month in 2024.

US stock markets rose overnight, while the UK’s FTSE 100, Germany’s Dax and France’s Cac 40 enjoyed gains on Thursday morning.

The banking giant said it was ‘confident this is the right step forward’ in its efforts to be strategically closer to growing markets.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.4% in December from 3.2% in November, the Office for National Statistics said.

Most experts think that December’s data marked a temporary increase to inflation which will continue to fall in the months ahead.

The electronics retailer raised its profit outlook for the year on the back of strengthening sales over its peak trading period.