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Zara owner enjoys sales boost as shoppers tap into winter trends

Inditex said sales in stores and online were 10.6% higher throughout November, compared with the same month last year.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

Crypto darling no more? Bitcoin drops from its high as market panics

The world’s biggest cryptocurrency wiped out all its gains for the year, shedding over a quarter of its value from October’s record high.

Euronews · Nov 18, 2025

From James Bond to budget cuts: Tariffs put pressure on Aston Martin

The British carmaker’s warning of deeper-than-expected losses sent shares plummeting, a stark reminder that prestige cannot shield a brand from tariffs and sluggish demand.

Euronews · Oct 6, 2025

Markets rally despite banking fears; UK retailers turn optimistic after bleak winter – as it happened

Shares in First Citizens Bank surge 45% as it agrees to buy much of Silicon Valley Bank, while Saudi National Bank’s Ammar Alkhudairy resigns

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023

Why Silicon Valley Bank collapse in US is worry for every Brit - your questions answered

More than £50billion was wiped off the value of Britain’s 100 biggest listed firms as the failure of tech sector lender Silicon Valley Bank spooked stock markets. Here's what you could you expect next

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

FTSE 100 hits 8,000 points for first time as recession fears ease

The index of largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange reaches its highest level

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023

Outrage as Shell, ExxonMobil rake in record profits

Energy giants are reaping the benefits of high energy prices. Shell followed ExxonMobil in doubling its annual profit for 2022 to nearly $40 billion, the highest in its 115-year history. It's sparked outrage among climate activists and those calling for higher taxes as households struggle with high energy bills. Also…

France 24 · Feb 2, 2023

Barratt hit by fall in orders as sharp slowdown stalls building market

The UK’s largest housebuilder said it was pausing recruitment of new employees and introducing further controls for new site openings to manage working capital

Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023

DIY chain Wickes says its energy costs could rise by 75% in 2023

Retailer reports third-quarter sales growth but warns of uncertain outlook and £7.5m hike in energy bill

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

The Bank of England predicts a lengthy recession at the end of the year

Soaring natural gas prices are likely to drive consumer price inflation to 13.3% in October, the bank said. That will push Britain into recession later this year, bank forecasts show.

WEKU · Aug 5, 2022