| Date | Title | Description |
| 02.09.2026 | Can OSB’s new boss cut through the noise? | A FTSE 250 bank has a new boss and plenty of challenges to confront . In this week’s column, Samuel Norman looks at what could be next for OSB.
Enrique Labiano confronted a tricky inheritance when he got his feet under the desk on his first... |
| 01.09.2026 | SNP slammed for ‘mind-boggling’ food price cap plans | The Scottish government has been criticised for its “mind-boggling” plans to impose price caps on major retailers operating in the country, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has published a draft bill ... |
| 26.08.2026 | Lloyds and Natwest flaunt social credentials as fears grow of Burnham tax grab | Lloyds and Natwest are flaunting their community credentials and pledging a raft of new social investment initiatives as fears grow that Prime Minister Andy Burnham will launch a punishing tax raid on the sector with the government’s first ... |
| 12.08.2026 | Emergency government meeting held over high temperature amid ‘strain on public finances’ | The government will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the country’s response to this summer’s high temperatures and drought amid fears that it will add a “strain” on the public finances.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will chair the ‘Cobra’... |
| 12.08.2026 | The European fintech American dream is being called into question | A double US banking application blow has called into question the fintech dream of landing on Wall Street. In this week’s column, Samuel Norman takes a look at the expansion roadmap for Europe’s top fintechs as well as the latest response t... |
| 31.07.2026 | Can a team of retail veterans solve Argos’ catalogue of woes? | The death of the Argos catalogue in 2021 after nearly half a century prompted a period of mourning for many in Britain – including the retailer’s new owner.
“I used to sit around the kitchen table putting green shield stamps into books,” Ri... |
| 08.07.2026 | The former African gold miner taking on the billionaire Issa brothers | Roadside Real Estate has been along a weird and wonderful journey since it was first floated on the stock market.
The company began life as Sovereign Mines of Africa, hunting gold deposits in the farthest corners of the African continent. B... |
| 06.07.2026 | Patent cliff fuels Novartis’ $1.5bn swoop for London biotech | Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has agreed to buy London-based biotech Myricx Bio for up to $1.5bn (£1.1bn) as global drugmakers continue deploying billions into promising biotech firms ahead of an estimated $450bn wave of patent expiri... |
| 06.07.2026 | Close Brothers shares fall as motor finance scandal threatens worst returns in Europe | Close Brothers shares tumbled on Monday morning after a damning broker downgrade warned the bank was poised to deliver the “lowest value-creation” of Europe’s top 50 banks.
The FTSE 250 bank’s stock was down nearly nine per cent in early tr... |
| 23.06.2026 | Frasers bid for Hugo Boss ‘more compelling’ amid turnaround | The €2bn bid for Hugo Boss launched by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has become “more compelling” as the German fashion house’s near-term outlook softens, analysts have said.
The takeover offer, tabled by the FTSE 250 firm earlier this month,... |
| 18.06.2026 | Halfords eyes garage growth after wheels fall off cycling boom | Retail and autocentre giant Halfords will deliver its full-year results next week, hoping to deliver sustained growth after a Covid-era bike boom. Felix Armstrong profiles the FTSE stalwart
Head to the very back of a Halfords store, snaking... |
| 17.06.2026 | The City of London’s vanishing analysts | To coincide with the publication of the annual Extel survey, I look at the fortunes of the equity analysts covering the U.K. stock market and, in particular, the embattled small and mid-cap sector.
It was dealt a terrible blow by the EU’s M... |
| 08.06.2026 | Pockit taps shareholders for £13.4m after losses quadruple | Pockit has raised £13.4m from shareholders as it seeks to plug growing losses following its acquisition of London fintech Monese.
The firm, which offers pre-paid cards to customers without the need for a credit check, said it completed the ... |
| 27.05.2026 | Greencore shares slide as M&S sandwich supplier counts cost of Bakkavor takeover | Food manufacturer Greencore counted the cost of its mammoth deal with rival Bakkavor as integration expenses plunged the firm to a loss in the first half of the year.
The FTSE 250 firm – which is a supplier to countless supermarket giants i... |
| 20.05.2026 | M&S boss says supermarket price caps ‘completely preposterous’ | The boss of M&S has dubbed government proposals to urge supermarkets to cap the prices of foods as “completely preposterous”.
Stuart Machin, chief executive of the retail giant, called on the government to cut red tape and taxes on groc... |
| 19.05.2026 | ‘Lost for words’ – Treasury sparks uproar with push to cap supermarket food prices | The Treasury is putting pressure on supermarkets to cap prices on staple groceries as a quid pro quo for axing taxes and red tape amid fears the Iran war is set to unleash a painful bout of food inflation.
According to leaked negotiations b... |
| 19.05.2026 | City analysts brand SNP food price cap ‘hair brained’ | Top city analysts have slammed the SNP’s pledge to cap food prices as “hair brained,” as the party’s leader refuses to walk back from the policy.
City broker Shore Capital said the SNP’s proposals to cap the prices of some foods would risk ... |
| 27.11.2025 | Banks keep up their end of Rachel Reeves’ tax bargain | The banking industry has given Rachel Reeves some much-needed ammunition as she attempts to defend her tax-heavy Autumn Budget.
After being spared from a highly-anticipated cash grab, a fleet of banks announced a fresh pump of capital in th... |
| 03.11.2025 | Private credit: Ponzi scheme or panacea? | Over the past decade, the private credit industry has ballooned from arcane financial solution to a core pillar of asset management. But recent tremors in corporate debt markets have led several economic institutions to warn of its risks to... |
| 14.10.2025 | ‘Exceptional’ M&S chair Archie Norman cleared for three more years in role | Marks and Spencer’s board has unanimously extended Archie Norman’s tenure as chair in light of his “exceptional” performance over the last nine years.
While it is uncommon for chairs to stay longer than nine years, the board of M&S agre... |
| 14.10.2025 | Detached, ignorant, and selfish: City broker blasts the Treasury | City broker Shore Capital has blasted the Treasury as incapable of creating economic growth, as Britain gears up for a tax-raising budget.
Rumours of various taxes that Rachel Reeves might introduce in this Autumn’s budget in an attempt to ... |
| 08.10.2025 | Bank of England sounds alarm on ‘high risk’ AI bubble | The Bank of England has warned of the potential for a “sharp correction” in global markets due to the “stretched” stock valuations from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
The central bank’s Financial Policy Committee has warned a crash ... |
| 20.07.2025 | UK bank profits in focus as lenders await critical motor finance court ruling | Investors will be hoping UK banks will report solid earnings as lenders await the outcome of a critical court judgment that could unleash a major car finance compensation scheme.
Lloyds Banking Group will kick off the sector’s half-year ear... |
| 17.07.2025 | Boom in branded treats not enough to offset overall grocery sales | Premier Foods has reported a slight uptick in sales thanks to a few booming branded categories, although non-branded goods suffered.
The company told markets this morning that grocery sales fell 2.7 per cent to £174.7m in the first quarter ... |
| 22.05.2025 | Marks and Spencer: A Retail Phoenix Amid Cyber Flames | In the world of retail, few names resonate like Marks and Spencer (M&S). This British giant has weathered storms, but a recent cyberattack has tested its mettle like never before. Despite the chaos, M&S has emerged with surprising s... |
| 21.05.2025 | Close Brothers shares drop as costs rise from motor finance threat | Close Brothers said fees and expenses were still at an “elevated level” in a third-quarter update on Wednesday as motor finance troubles continued.
The group’s net expenses hit £13.9m for the period, compared to £11.6m for the third-quarter... |
| 21.05.2025 | Marks and Spencer’s raises dividend despite cyber hit | Marks and Spencer’s has boosted its dividend after reporting profit at a 15-year high, despite the significant impact of its ongoing attack.
M&S told investors it would raise its yearly dividend by 20 per cent to 3.6p this year.
The div... |
| 20.05.2025 | SSP: Upper Crust owner’s shares surge after profit soars | Owner of Upper Crust bakery chain SSP Group grew across a number of business lines in its half-year report as revenue soared, despite some headwinds in Europe.
The FTSE 250 firm recorded £45m in operating profit – up 20 per cent growth from... |
| 08.05.2025 | Banking Complaints Surge Amid Motor Finance Scandal | The banking sector is in turmoil. Complaints have surged by a staggering 76% in the latter half of 2024. The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) reported that 141,846 grievances flooded in, with a hefty 77% tied to banking and credit issues. ... |
| 07.05.2025 | Vanquis and Barclays lead surge in bank complaints amid motor finance | Banking complaints rocketed by 76 per cent in the second half of 2024 as the motor finance scandal continued to haunt the sector, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
The regulator revealed of the 141,846 complaints made to t... |
| 24.04.2025 | Crisis, debt and a £46bn bailout: Inside Natwest’s return to private ownership | Natwest is set to end one of British banking’s longest running sagas, as the lender stands inches away from returning to private ownership for the first time in nearly two decades.
The FTSE 100 giant has whittled the UK government’s share i... |
| 23.04.2025 | City broker upgrades Boohoo shares to ‘Hold’ | City broker Shore Capital has upgraded fast-fashion retailer Boohoo, now trading as Debenhams, from a ‘Sell’ to a ‘Hold’ in light of its falling share price.
Boohoo’s share price has dropped by more than a third since last November, after a... |
| 22.04.2025 | The Shifting Gears of the Automotive Industry: Innovations and Scandals | The automotive industry is a complex machine, constantly evolving and adapting to new challenges. Recently, two significant stories have emerged that highlight this dynamic landscape: Nexteer Automotive's innovative driveline technologies a... |
| 22.04.2025 | Ford on the hook for £61m in motor finance scandal | Ford has set aside as much as £61m as it becomes the latest company to be stung by the motor finance scandal.
The American car manufacturer’s subsidiary FCE Bank made the provision for its British motor finance division in its latest accoun... |
| 09.04.2025 | HSBC and Barclays shares sink as trouble looms for FTSE 100 banks | The FTSE 100’s ‘Big Five’ banks were swallowed up by the red on Wednesday as the global trade war ramped up.
China increased its tariff on US goods to 84 per cent – a move which followed President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent levy coming into... |
| 08.04.2025 | The Executive Pay Race: A Double-Edged Sword for UK Firms | In the corporate world, the stakes are high. The race for top talent is fierce. UK companies are feeling the heat. They are looking to boost executive pay to stay competitive with their US counterparts. A recent report from Deloitte reveals... |
| 08.04.2025 | Arbuthnot: Lender has ‘key advantage’ ahead of Bank of England rate cuts | Arbuthnot Banking Group is well-positioned for further interest rate cuts from the Bank of England, according to analysts despite its profit dropping by more than £10m during its latest financial year.
The lender booked a £35.1m pre-tax pro... |
| 07.04.2025 | Barclays and Natwest stock plunge warns of ‘looming global recession’ | The FTSE 100’s banking giants have weighed on the index since Trump’s tariff onslaught and analysts have warned their losses could be a global recession indicator.
Barclays plummeted nearly five per cent during midday trading on Monday. The... |
| 04.04.2025 | Tariff Turmoil: The Ripple Effects of Trump's Trade Policies on Global Markets | In the world of finance, news travels fast. The recent announcement of sweeping tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through global markets. The FTSE 100, a barometer of the UK’s largest companies, opened 1.4 percent lower... |
| 04.04.2025 | HSBC, Natwest and Barclays shares plunge as FTSE 100 downturn deepens | The FTSE 100’s ‘Big Five’ banks were back in the red on Friday as tariff woes intensified.
Shares in Natwest and Barclays slumped nearly ten per cent after China announced retaliatory tariffs against the US, making them the index’s top fall... |
| 04.04.2025 | Close Brothers shares crash as analysts expect ‘refined’ motor finance ruling | Shares in FTSE 250 lender Close Brothers fell as much as eight per cent on Monday as the landmark motor finance hearing came to a close.
At the Supreme Court case, Close Brothers attempted to overturn the Court of Appeal’s October ruling th... |
| 03.04.2025 | FTSE 100 pharma giants GSK and Astrazeneca appear to swerve Trump tariffs | FTSE 100 pharma giants GSK and Astrazeneca may have escaped the worst of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a City broker.
Pharmaceutical goods appear to be exempt from higher-rate tariffs introduced by President Trump in his... |
| 20.03.2025 | BlackRock's Bold Move: Capturing Europe's Consumer Market | BlackRock is on a mission. The financial giant is shifting gears, aiming to attract European savers. With a market share of 43% in European ETFs, BlackRock is the heavyweight in the ring. But the competition is heating up. Local rivals are ... |
| 19.03.2025 | Motor finance: Lloyds and Close Brothers shareholders await landmark hearing | The eyes of shareholders at Britain’s biggest lenders will be on April’s landmark motor finance hearing, as the scandal heads to the Supreme Court.
The hearing, scheduled for April 1-3, will allow car loan providers to challenge the October... |
| 18.03.2025 | The Battle for Supremacy: Bakkavor and Asda's Diverging Paths | In the ever-evolving landscape of the UK grocery market, two stories emerge, each revealing the complexities of competition and strategy. Bakkavor Group Plc, a key player in the prepared food sector, recently rejected a substantial takeover... |
| 18.03.2025 | Tempeh Takes Center Stage: Better Nature's Bold Move to Capture Meat-Eaters in the UK | In a world where health and sustainability collide, Better Nature is stepping into the spotlight. The company is launching an enhanced version of its Organic Tempeh, aiming to capture the attention of health-conscious meat-eaters in the UK.... |
| 17.03.2025 | Broker questions Asda’s turnaround plan | London broker Jeffries has questioned whether Asda’s sales will rise quickly enough to meet the demands of its turnaround plan.
Last week, UK supermarket giant Asda announced a drop in yearly sales, alongside a significant turnaround plan a... |
| 03.03.2025 | Three ways to restore confidence in UK public markets | - |
| 18.02.2025 | The Ripple Effect of Regulatory Decisions on Finance and Commodities | In the world of finance, decisions made in courtrooms and boardrooms send ripples through markets. Recent events in the UK and the global commodities scene illustrate this perfectly. The UK Supreme Court's refusal to allow the Treasury to i... |
| 17.02.2025 | UK Supreme Court Rejects Reeves’ Motor Finance Intervention | (Bloomberg) -- The UK’s Supreme Court refused to let the Treasury intervene in a landmark court case over controversial car loans, dealing a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves who had sought to argue that the suit was hindering Britain’s regu... |
| 23.01.2025 | Sainsbury’s Cuts 3,000 Jobs as Grocer Seeks Cost Savings | (Bloomberg) -- J Sainsbury Plc will cut 3,000 staff and close its remaining cafes, as Britain’s second-largest supermarket chain steps up a cost-saving drive after the government announced higher taxes on businesses.
The move will involve a... |
| 16.10.2024 | Frasers Group захотела купить Mulberry за 83 млн фунтов стерлингов | Компания Майка Эшли Frasers Group сделала предложение о покупке люксового бренда Mulberry за 83 млн фунтов стерлингов, выразив обеспокоенность будущим британского производителя сумок. Frasers, владелец Sports Direct, Evans Cycles, универмаг... |
| 03.11.2021 | Proposed acquisition of Boom Battle Bars and Change of Name to XP Factory Plc | THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, INCLUDING THE APPENDIX, AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS RESTRICTED AND IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO OR FROM THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, C... |
| 16.07.2021 | Shore Capital raises $686M across three new funds | Chicago-based Shore Capital Partners has raised nearly $700 million through the closing of three new funds, including $366 million for its fourth healthcare vehicle, $213 million for its first business services fund and $107 million for its... |
| 15.07.2021 | Shore Capital Partners Raises $686 Million for Three New Funds | Microcap investment firm Shore Capital Partners has collected $686 million for three new funds as the firm continues to expand beyond its healthcare roots.
The Chicago firm raised $366 million for its latest healthcare fund, Shore Capital H... |
| 03.11.2020 | Ocado spends $287m in retail robotics double-swoop | UK e-grocer and retail tech firm Ocado has bullishly revved up its quarterly profit forecasts and unveiled two acquisitions aimed at strengthening its showing in robotics.
The Hertfordshire company says it is buying San Francisco-based Kind... |
| 29.03.2017 | Term Sheet — Wednesday, March 29 | IPOS ARE COOL AGAIN
For that reason, I’ve always thought the official end of the unicorn era would happen when the biggest, most valuable, most high profile and most quintessential billion-dollar startups, Airbnb and Uber, finally went publ... |
