UK house prices rise for second straight month in sign of economic recovery
UK house prices rose for their second consecutive month in April, latest official figures show, amid hopes for a rebound in the housing market as the economy improves.
David Lloyd’s quest to ‘premiumise’ clubs gets members back on the treadmill
Fitness chain David Lloyd Clubs has seen its members return to its gyms in droves after it decked them out with luxury spas, outdoor dining areas and "premium" co-working spaces.
Election 2024: Will Labour change your council tax band?
Labour's position on council tax is coming under intense scrutiny, amid calls to revamp the 1991 bands. Will the party have to re-evaluate them?
Tim Martin’s Wetherspoons launches legal action against pub in rebrand scandal
The lawsuit was filed to the Intellectual Property list of the High Court last Friday against Wetherspoons Ltd and its owner, Dominic Hartley.
Nvidia overthrows Microsoft and Apple as world’s most valuable company
New York's Nasdaq exchange, where Nvidia is listed, has also surged 21 per cent year to date to a record high.
Alliance Pharma sees profit and revenue spike amid ongoing uncertainty
Alliance Pharma has hailed its strong second half performance for helping it to record sales and additional profit expansion in its preliminary results despite the healthcare group having delayed its
Victoria sweeps flooring market woes under the carpet
Full-year profit at Victoria dipped from £76.9m to £27.1m, alongside a 14 per cent fall in revenue to £1.23bn.
Regulation has ‘stifled’ growth in housebuilding, Berkeley boss says
"The industry has absorbed many regulatory changes over recent years and, while all well-intended, when taken together they have stifled investment, housing delivery and growth," he said.
David Beckham-backed Guild reveals Call of Duty team for Esports World Cup
David Beckham's London-listed business Guild Esports has revealed it will enter a star-studded team into the Call of Duty: Warzone contest at the global gaming tournament Esports World Cup (EWC).
Starling Bank cracks down on debtors as regulator probes financial crime controls
Starling Bank has taken legal action against two dozen bad debtors as it grapples with rising defaults and a City watchdog probe into its financial crime controls.