The dismantling of Sir Philip Green’s high street empire is about to accelerate after the appointment of agents to oversee the sale of the tycoon’s… Read More »Agents kick off hunt to offload Green’s flagship Topshop store
As the Pride of Kent eased its way towards the port in Calais, it was making history. The first ferry to have crossed the English… Read More »History made as first ferries cross channel at start of Brexit era
The FTSE 100 has clocked up its worst year since the 2008 financial crisis – underperforming against global rivals that have bounced back following a… Read More »FTSE 100 suffers worst year since 2008 but Wall Street rebounds
One of the City’s most prominent hedge fund managers is preparing to invest millions of pounds in GB News, the fledgling current affairs broadcasting company… Read More »City tycoon Marshall tunes into £60m GB News fundraising
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have resumed passenger flights in the US for the first time since a 20-month safety ban was lifted last month. American… Read More »Boeing 737 MAX aircraft resume passenger flights in the US
China is set to overtake the US to become the world’s biggest economy five years earlier than previously thought, thanks in part to its handling… Read More »China to become world’s biggest economy in 2028 thanks to COVID response
Islington in north London has seen the fastest house price growth in 2020, with the average property up by 13.4% to £727,922. The figures from… Read More »Towns with the biggest house price rises in 2020 revealed
The owner of Uswitch is close to unveiling a takeover of Confused.com in a deal that would unite two of Britain’s biggest online price comparison… Read More »Uswitch-owner clicks on deal to buy Admiral’s Confused.com
Donald Trump has signed a COVID relief and spending bill, restoring unemployment benefits to millions of Americans and avoiding a partial federal government shutdown. The… Read More »Trump backs down and signs COVID relief bill after surprise threat to block it
Britons travelling to the European Union have been warned they face disruption and potential charges after the Brexit transition period ends on Thursday – as… Read More »EU nations unanimously approve Brexit deal as Britons warned over travel insurance, charges and exports