The FTSE 100 gained 0.2% on Thursday, with investor optimism for a US interest rate cut outweighing news of the UK construction sector's sharpest contraction in over five years. Discover the market movers and key data.
The Powerball jackpot rolls over to a massive £12 million after no division one winner. Discover how Australian lottery winners are spreading joy by sharing their prizes with family and charity.
UK savers withdrew a record £6.7bn from stock funds in two months before the Budget, driven by tax hike fears. Discover the full impact on markets and investor sentiment.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposes a three-year residency rule for Federal Reserve bank presidents, potentially increasing White House influence over the independent central bank. Read the full analysis.
Iran's rial currency has collapsed to a historic low of 1.2 million to the US dollar, intensifying economic hardship for citizens as nuclear sanctions bite. Discover the causes and consequences.
Asian markets diverged on Wednesday. Japanese and Korean tech stocks soared, while Chinese indices fell on weak factory data. Bitcoin rebounded above $94,000. Get the full analysis.
A historic Fabergé egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, has sold for a world-record £22.9 million at Christie's London. Discover the story of this imperial treasure.
Donald Trump strongly indicated Kevin Hassett will be his pick for Federal Reserve Chairman in 2026, criticising current chair Jerome Powell as 'incompetent'. Read the latest on the potential leadership shake-up.
Check the winning EuroMillions and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday 2 December 2025. A new £14 million jackpot was up for grabs. Did you win?
The Bank of England warns US tech valuations are near dot-com bubble peaks, with AI firms' debt-fueled spending posing a systemic risk. Discover the full stability report findings.
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son explains his $15bn Nvidia stock sale was to raise cash for AI investments like OpenAI, not a lack of faith in the chip giant. Discover the market impact.
UK bond markets experienced extreme volatility in the run-up to the Budget as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' signals on income tax sent borrowing costs soaring and plunging. Discover the key dates and market reactions.
Famed 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry targets Tesla, calling it overvalued. He also questions the AI boom and tech giants like Nvidia. Read his latest market warnings.
A seismic $124 trillion wealth transfer from Baby Boomers is underway. Discover which generations will benefit most and the profound economic implications.
Peel Hunt welcomes Chancellor's stamp duty holiday for new IPOs and ISA changes as positive steps to boost UK investment. Read the full analysis.
Explore the remarkable life of Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, the principled journalist who co-founded The Independent and later safeguarded the Church of England's finances through the credit crunch.
Discover how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are transforming industries from fashion to food. Which companies are thriving and which face decline?
Wall Street stages a dramatic recovery, with the S&P 500 closing November in positive territory. Discover how shifting investor sentiment and key economic data fueled the rally.
The FTSE 100 ended a winning week up 1.9% despite Premier Inn owner Whitbread plunging 11% on a £50m business rates hit from the Budget. Discover the full market movers.
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, serving Portland since 1907, battles survival as pandemic recovery stalls and downtown footfall plummets. Owners plead for community support to save institution.
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth, but warns of £130m cost hit from wage and food inflation. Discover how the pub giant plans to navigate challenges.
London Stock Exchange chief reveals boards push inflated CEO pay packages as Labour scraps transparency register. Discover how government policy fuels executive pay boom.
Asian shares delivered a mixed performance as tech stocks retreated. Discover how Federal Reserve policy and AI developments are shaping global markets.
FTSE 250 gains 0.9% as UK assets hold steady post-Budget. Banks rally on rate cut hopes while bookmakers face tax headwinds. Full market analysis inside.
Paddy Power owner Flutter expects an £650m profit impact over two years after the UK government's online gambling tax increase. Discover the industry's reaction.
Paddy Power owner Flutter expects a £650 million earnings blow from the UK's Budget gambling tax increases. The firm warns it could boost illegal operators. Discover the full impact.
Paddy Power owner Flutter warns UK Budget tax increases will slash earnings by £650m over two years. Discover the impact on the industry and Flutter's mitigation plans.
Asian markets advanced, mirroring Wall Street's fourth-day rally. Investors bet on a December Fed rate cut. Discover the latest on Nikkei and Hang Seng gains.
Experts warn an AI stock market crash could force £26bn extra borrowing, jeopardising the Chancellor's fiscal plans. Discover how Wall Street volatility threatens UK households.
Billionaire Gopichand Hinduja, who topped the UK rich list with a £35bn family empire, has died. Discover the story of the secretive tycoon and his legacy.