Britain’s leading banks have warned the government against capping the resale prices of concert and event tickets, claiming the move would push ticket touts and fraudulent sellers onto unregulated social media platforms. In a submission to ministers, UK Finance, the trade body representing Lloyds, NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and more than 300 other financial institutions, said proposed ticket price caps could ...
Business activity across the UK slowed sharply in September as mounting anxiety over the government’s delayed autumn budget led companies and households to postpone investment and spending decisions. The S&P Global composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) — a closely watched measure of private-sector health — fell to 50.1 from 53.5 in August, marking its weakest reading since early spring. While ...
Bitcoin broke through the $125,000 mark for the first time on Sunday, extending a powerful rally that analysts say could continue into the end of the year. The world’s largest cryptocurrency jumped 3 per cent in Asian trading to reach $125,245, propelled by institutional inflows, a weaker US dollar, and renewed political support for digital assets in Washington. The milestone ...
The chief executive of Entain, the FTSE 100 owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, has warned the government that higher gambling taxes in next month’s Budget could lead to widespread betting shop closures and a sharp reduction in UK investment. In her first interview since taking the role permanently in April, Stella David said any increase in gambling duties would compel ...
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s chemicals empire, Ineos, has introduced a company-wide hiring freeze as it prioritises debt reduction following years of rapid expansion and weakening market conditions. The British-founded group confirmed a “general recruitment freeze” while tightening capital spending after acquiring assets worth around €2.7 billion across the US, Europe and Asia between 2022 and 2024. The move comes as Ineos ...
Jamie Oliver and his wife, Jools, have paid themselves £2.5 million in dividends for the second consecutive year, even as pre-tax profits at their core business fell by more than 30%. Accounts for Jamie Oliver Holdings (JOH) show pre-tax profits dropped from £3.4 million to £2.4 million in 2024, despite a 6% rise in sales to £28.6 million. The results ...
Jazmyn Keann White operates at the intersection of creativity and commerce, building a career that seamlessly blends the distinct worlds of fashion, music, and now, philanthropy. She has established herself not just as a business leader in the competitive fashion space and a gifted musician, but as a visionary who uses her platform to orchestrate meaningful change. Her latest endeavor, ...
Done Right Roofing has built its reputation in Illinois by keeping a simple promise: be on time and put customers first. Founded in 2019 by Tiffany Wasso in Bridgeview, the company quickly became known for combining skilled craftsmanship with respect for people’s homes and businesses. From the beginning, the mission was clear. Done Right Roofing set out to solve problems ...
Workspaces are evolving as hybrid work models become more prevalent. Companies are redesigning traditional office environments to support a flexible workforce, requiring strategic approaches to maintain productivity and collaboration. The transformation of workspaces is influencing business operations. As hybrid work models gain popularity, companies are adjusting their office spaces to meet new requirements. By incorporating flexibility into design, organisations can ...
Eric Davidov was born in Manhattan and raised on Staten Island, New York, in a family that valued hard work, discipline, and education. His mother built a career in software engineering, while his father shifted from wholesale into real estate. This steady example of persistence shaped Eric’s own outlook from an early age. Sport also played a major role in ...