In a bold move to bolster its respiratory health offerings, American pharmaceutical titan Merck & Co. has agreed to purchase UK-based Verona Pharma for approximately £7.8 billion. This acquisition, one of the largest in the sector this year, underscores Merck’s ambition to diversify its portfolio and cement its position in[Read More…]

The Bank of England has raised serious concerns about the growing threats to the United Kingdom’s financial stability, driven by global geopolitical unrest and fragile economic conditions. Its latest Financial Stability Report underscores the mounting risks posed by international tensions, persistent inflation, and vulnerabilities in global markets, casting a shadow[Read More…]

Robin Waite, founder of business coaching firm Fearless Business, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, recognising his outstanding contribution to UK entrepreneurship. Robin Waite, founder of the business coaching company Fearless Business, has been announced as a finalist in the 2025 Allica[Read More…]

Goldman Sachs has appointed former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as an adviser, marking a high-profile addition to the firm’s global strategy team. Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s leading investment banks, has appointed former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as a senior adviser. The move brings Sunak[Read More…]

A £100,000 investment in Tesco plc shares at the start of 2025 has grown significantly, reflecting investor confidence and the supermarket giant’s recent performance. A £100,000 investment in Tesco plc shares at the beginning of 2025 has grown to around £114,000 by mid-year, delivering a 14% return in just six[Read More…]

Digital bank Monzo has been fined £28 million by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority for failing to maintain robust systems to prevent financial crime, following an investigation into breaches from 2018 to 2021. Digital bank Monzo has been fined £28 million by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)[Read More…]

A staggering 23 million Brits are poised to claim compensation in what could become one of the largest financial scandals in UK history, as a Supreme Court ruling looms that could unlock tens of billions in payouts for mis-sold car finance agreements. A recent survey conducted by law firm Slater[Read More…]

As global economic headwinds intensify, with China’s faltering trade data dragging down sentiment, the UK’s FTSE 100 has taken a hit, particularly for companies tethered to Beijing’s fortunes. In this turbulent market, savvy investors are on the lookout for undervalued opportunities, stocks trading below their intrinsic value, where market prices[Read More…]

The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index (FTSE 100) closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by a sharp decline in Shell’s share price and mounting unease over potential new trade tariffs from the United States. The combination of a faltering energy sector and global trade uncertainties has left investors on[Read More…]

Amazon has confirmed that its free, ad-supported streaming service, Freevee, will cease to exist as a standalone platform by August 31, 2025. From September 1, UK viewers will no longer be able to access Freevee’s library of films, television shows, and documentaries via its dedicated app on devices such as[Read More…]