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Both British banking groups are expected to report higher earnings for 2025.

Shell is set to report a 21% drop in full-year underlying earnings to 18.79 billion US dollars (£13.66 billion), according to most analysts.

As the chancellor looks to bolster government funds, few options remain off the table

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces the challenge of raising an estimated £20-30bn, with both her and the government’s credibility on the line.

One possible alteration was thought to be tax-free cash drawdowns, but the chancellor may have turned to salary sacrifice schemes

The label once used to describe the UK’s industrial decline in the 1970s is echoing anew as fresh data show the economy slipping into reverse. A 0.1% contraction in September and weak quarterly growth have revived doubts about Britain’s economic vitality amid global trade headwinds.

City heavyweight has cheered the markets by taking helm at Guinness owner, but there may be forces he cannot overcome

Markets began the week in buoyant mood following news of a possible end to the longest US government shutdown in history.

Chancellor reportedly tells watchdog she intends to increase personal tax in one of several ‘major measures’ planned for Budget at end of month