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Musk again prevented from receiving 'world's largest pay award'

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 06:46
Elon Musk has again been prevented from becoming even richer by a US court which blocked his $56bn (£44bn) pay package despite company shareholders approving the sum.

Why you should ignore 'nonsense' engagement ring rule

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 14:32
It is one of the most popular times of the year to propose - according to Bridebook, a popular wedding planning app, more than 100,000 engagements happen during the festive period.

Candy-backed Metals Exploration swoops on Condor Gold

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 11:55
A mining group in which the financier Nick Candy is the largest shareholder is poised to swoop on a London-listed gold explorer to create an enlarged group worth more than £150m.

The right honourable chatbot? How MPs are considering using AI

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 00:01
It was hailed as an AI assistant that can go to meetings for you – and soon it could be used to help MPs carry out their mounting workload.

Poll: Sharp rise in concern about inflation as Britons increasingly think state of economy is poor

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 00:01
People from all parts of the UK, representing all age groups including a significant majority of Labour voters, believe the rate of inflation will increase in the next year across a range of categories, from bills and shopping to going out.

HSBC Holdings to kick off search for next chairman

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 07:59
HSBC Holdings, one of Britain's biggest high street banks and Europe's largest lender by market value, is preparing to kick off a hunt for its next chairman.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint ordered to pay further £1.8m in tax

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 18:58
Former Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has been ordered to pay £1.8m in tax.

BBC licence fee to rise from April next year

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 14:47
The BBC licence fee will increase in line with inflation each year until 2027, the government has announced.

UK's natural gas stocks hit by early winter cold and lack of wind

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 12:29
The owner of the UK's largest natural gas storage site has warned of depleted stocks by the end of winter due to early cold weather and a lack of wind power.

Celebrity spa haunt Champneys to explore £250m sale

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 11:29
The owner of Britain's best-known spa hotel has called in bankers to help explore strategic options on the eve of its centenary.

Investors do well by Jove with £3.6m insurtech investment

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 07:07
A British insurance company which covers contractors when they undertake work in multiple countries has raised more than £3.5m in funding to help accelerate its expansion.

Bank of England issues mortgage rate warning to 4.4 million homes and sounds Trump trade alarm

Fri, 29/11/2024 - 06:19
Around half the UK's mortgage holders face paying higher rates over the next three years, the Bank of England has warned, as its battle against inflation continues to drag on longer than hoped.

Qatari sovereign wealth fund seals Audi F1 stake purchase

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 17:20
Qatar's leading state-backed fund will on Friday confirm the purchase of a large minority stake in the Audi Formula One (F1) team, marking the latest major global sporting investment by a sovereign investor.

Former insurance unicorn Wefox in talks about £125m refinancing

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 10:27
Leading investors in Wefox, the troubled European insurance company, are engineering a €150m (£125m) refinancing to avert the need to sell one of its most valuable remaining assets.

M&S and Kingfisher among suitors circling Homebase stores

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 09:55
Marks & Spencer (M&S) and the owner of B&Q have expressed an interest in taking over dozens of stores operated by Homebase, the DIY chain which fell into administration this month.

Direct Line shares soar as it rejects UK rival's £3.3bn takeover offer

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 08:55
Direct Line, the UK insurer, has seen its share price surge by more than a third after it rejected a takeover offer from larger rival Aviva.

Latest sign of struggling industry as car production falls for eighth month in a row - industry data

Wed, 27/11/2024 - 17:47
UK car production has slowed, according to industry figures, in the latest sign of a struggling sector.

UK pension scheme called 'deeply irresponsible' for investing in Bitcoin

Wed, 27/11/2024 - 16:36
A UK pension scheme has been branded "deeply irresponsible" after investing in Bitcoin.

FCA to give companies extra 48 hours in 'name and shame' compromise

Wed, 27/11/2024 - 16:19
The City watchdog is to give companies it is investigating an additional window to contest allegations as it seeks to defuse the months-long row over its so-called 'name and shame' proposals.

Government to look into electric vehicle target mandate after Vauxhall van factory closure

Wed, 27/11/2024 - 15:25
The government will look into rules on the number of electric vehicles carmakers must produce each year, Rachel Reeves has said.

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