FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Rises to New Highs Even as US Government Shutdown Looms

The FTSE 100 has reached new highs this week, defying global uncertainty and concerns about a looming US government shutdown. Despite political gridlock in Washington, investor sentiment in London remains buoyant, with stronger corporate earnings and resilient energy prices fueling optimism. This rally highlights the market’s ability to absorb global headwinds while capitalizing on sector…

UK House Prices

UK House Prices Climb 0.5% as Employment Market Remains Strong

In September 2025, UK house prices experienced a 0.5% increase, surpassing expectations and signaling a rebound from the previous month’s decline. This uptick brings the average home price to £271,995, according to Nationwide Building Society. The resilience of the housing market is attributed to several factors, including a robust employment sector, stable mortgage rates, and…

Greggs Sales

Greggs Sales Slow as Heatwave Keeps Customers Away in July

In July 2025, the UK experienced its hottest summer in decades, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in some regions. This extreme heatwave significantly impacted consumer behavior, leading to a noticeable decline in foot traffic across various retail sectors. Among the businesses affected was Greggs, the UK’s leading bakery chain. Known for its hot pastries and…

Tesco

Tesco Poised to Upgrade Profit Forecast After Robust Summer Sales

The retail landscape across the UK has faced significant challenges in recent years, from fluctuating consumer confidence to inflationary pressures. Despite this, Tesco, the country’s largest supermarket chain, is showing strong resilience. Following a period of impressive summer sales, analysts now expect Tesco to upgrade its profit forecast, signaling positive momentum for the company and…

Alibaba Shares

Alibaba Shares Surge as CEO Announces Major AI Investment Plans

We saw a big shift in market sentiment today: Alibaba shares jumped sharply after the company’s CEO announced a major boost in AI investment. The stock gains reflect fresh confidence that Alibaba aims to become a powerhouse in artificial intelligence. This is not just hype. Alibaba revealed plans to expand data centers, launch new AI…

Raspberry Pi single-board computer with chips and components on display.

Raspberry Pi Demand Rebounds Despite Dip in First-Half Profits

Raspberry Pi has reported a mixed first half, with profits slipping even as demand for its single-board computers shows fresh strength. The company’s latest results, the first annual update since its IPO, surprised some investors by combining a fall in H1 earnings with rising orders from education, hobbyists, and industrial IoT customers.  Shares rallied on…

Reeves

Reeves Faces Pressure to Cut NI by 2p and Shift Burden to Income Tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under growing pressure to deliver a 2p cut in National Insurance (NI) and transfer part of the tax burden onto income tax. The proposal is seen as both a political test and an economic balancing act, as the government looks for ways to ease the cost-of-living crisis without undermining public finances….

Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis: £10k Savings in UK Accounts Could Trigger Tax Rise

In September 2025, Martin Lewis, the UK’s well-known money-saving expert, raised an important warning. He said that having just £10,000 in a savings account could now push many of us into paying more tax than before. Why? Because interest rates have gone up sharply in the last two years. In 2021, the Bank of England’s…

Vodafone Franchisees

Vodafone Franchisees Face Mental Health Strain From Commission Cuts

The telecom industry has long been an anchor for communication, connectivity, and digital progress. Yet beneath the surface, a troubling issue is emerging. Vodafone franchisees across the United Kingdom are voicing deep concerns about their mental health following a wave of commission cuts. Reduced earnings are not only affecting their financial stability but also taking…

VodafoneThree

VodafoneThree Signs $1.33 Billion 5G Deal with Ericsson

VodafoneThree, the UK telecom company formed from the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK, has entered into a landmark agreement with Ericsson to deliver next-generation 5G infrastructure. The contract, valued at about $1.33 billion, marks one of the largest investments in the UK’s telecom industry.  The partnership will focus on deploying state-of-the-art 5G Standalone…