UK jumps to fifth for M&A attractiveness globally
The UK has been ranked fifth for the most attractive destination for merger and acquisition (M&A) investors internationally, beating out all but Germany across Europe. The UK climbed two spaces from l
Treasury refused permission to intervene in motor finance battle
The Supreme Court has rejected the Treasury's application to intervene in the upcoming hearing over the motor finance scandal
Homeowners rush to departures before third Heathrow runway takes off
The housing market around the planned area for Heathrow’s third runway has seen a surge of activity in the last few weeks as homeowners look to avoid the noise, pollution and lower house values that
UK defence stocks soar ahead of European summit on Ukraine
Shares in UK weapons manufacturers have soared today as leaders from across the continent convene for an emergency meeting in Paris to discuss the war in Ukraine. “We’re facing a generational chal
Assura: FTSE 250 firm rejects £1.5bn takeover approach
FTSE 250 healthcare real estate investment trust Assura has rejected a takeover offer worth more than £1.5m – the fourth such deal it has turned down in the last six months it has been revealed. Th
Springfield Properties: Revenue slumps as housing projects delayed
Springfield Properties, one of Scotland’s leading housebuilders, has reported a 13 per cent drop in revenue to £105.6m for the first half of its 2025 financial year, reflecting a subdued housing ma
Moneysupermarket owner rolls out buyback after profit jumps
Moneysupermarket’s parent company has announced a £30m share buyback programme amid a jump in profit. Mony Group reported a two per cent increase in revenue to £439.2m for the year ended 31 Decemb
Anglo American lays out plans to list platinum arm in Johannesburg and London
Anglo American has said it is pressing ahead with the demerger of Anglo American Platinum, targeting a June separation. The mining giant, which owns approximately 67 per cent of the world’s leading
Borrowing boom to boost banks
Banks have been given a boost after new data predicted borrowing growth would rise throughout 2025. After the Bank of England slashed interest rates three times in the last six months, research from