Anna Wise
Business News
Many retailers ‘trying to replicate our product’, viral mochi brand says
Little Moons co-founder Vivien Wong said manufacturers around the world were racing to replicate the sweet treat.
By Anna Wise
21 Apr 2025
Business News
UK firms put the brakes on investment plans post tariffs, survey finds
Larger businesses are more likely to be expecting a squeeze from new global trade policy, according to a survey carried out by HSBC UK.
By Anna Wise
19 Apr 2025
Business News
European stocks wobble as central bank warns over growth outlook
London’s FTSE 100 edged just 0.06 points higher at 8,275.66.
By Anna Wise
17 Apr 2025
Buying & Mortgages
Mortgages for buyers with 5 or 10% deposit at highest level since 2008
Lenders have been under pressure to help more aspiring homeowners as affordability remains squeezed.
By Anna Wise
17 Apr 2025
Business News
Poland’s InPost takes over Yodel to create one of UK’s largest delivery firms
InPost, which has 10,000 parcel lockers in the UK, said the deal will help it ‘revolutionise’ the delivery market.
By Anna Wise
17 Apr 2025
Business News
US stocks drop after Nvidia warns over hit from controls on China exports
London’s FTSE was retreating during the day, but made headway later in the afternoon following gains from mining and energy stocks.
By Anna Wise
16 Apr 2025
Business News
EY investigated by watchdog over audit of Post Office’s Horizon system
The Financial Reporting Council said it had started looking at the audits conducted between March 2015 and March 2018.
By Anna Wise
16 Apr 2025
Property News
House price growth accelerates in rush to beat stamp duty rises
Across the country, house prices were higher in February, compared with a year earlier
By Anna Wise
16 Apr 2025
Business News
London’s FTSE 100 surges as hopes rise over US-UK trade deal
The index gained 114.78 points on Tuesday, or 1.41%, to close at 8,249.12.
By Anna Wise
15 Apr 2025
Business News
Banknote maker De La Rue sold to US buyout firm for £263m
The more than 200-year-old company, which is based in Basingstoke, will be taken off the London Stock Exchange and acquired by Atlas.
By Anna Wise
15 Apr 2025
Business News
European shares rebound as markets ‘regain poise’ after volatility
London’s FTSE 100 rose 170.16 points or 2.14%, to close at 8,134.34, recovering some of the losses made over recent days.
By Anna Wise
14 Apr 2025
Business News
Shein closer to London IPO after securing watchdog’s approval, reports say
The company has been in talks over an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange over the past year.
By Anna Wise
14 Apr 2025
Business News
Retailers warn Chinese sellers ‘dumping’ goods on UK marketplaces
The boss of Currys said there are early signs that stock meant for the US is already being diverted to the UK.
By Anna Wise
14 Apr 2025
Business News
More staff blowing the whistle on bullying and discrimination, data reveals
But experts warned that pressure on global firms to water down their diversity policies could make staff ‘nervous’ to report concerns.
By Anna Wise
14 Apr 2025
Business News
Gold price surges to fresh all-time high as Trump trade war rattles markets
Analysts said the spike reflects investors searching for so-called ‘safe haven’ assets.
By Anna Wise
11 Apr 2025
Business News
BP lowers outlook for gas production in first quarter and flags ‘weak’ trading
The energy giant said net debt will be about £3.1 billion higher at the end of the first quarter of 2025.
By Anna Wise
11 Apr 2025
Business News
Prada agrees to buy Italian fashion rival Versace in £1.1bn deal
The Milan-based Italian fashion house said it was acquiring 100% of the brand from the owner of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.
By Anna Wise
10 Apr 2025
Business News
EY fined almost £5m for Thomas Cook auditing failures
The historic travel agent collapsed in 2019, resulting in 9,000 job losses.
By Anna Wise
10 Apr 2025
Business News
FTSE 100 soars as relief rally washes over global markets after tariff pause
European stocks were also rocketing higher following a rebound for US and Asian markets.
By Anna Wise
10 Apr 2025
Business News
Manufacturer TT Electronics warns over profit hit from US tariffs
Import taxes and retaliatory measures have led to an ‘uncertain and volatile’ backdrop, the manufacturer said.
By Anna Wise
10 Apr 2025
Business News
Global stability risks rise as US tariffs could weigh on growth, Bank warns
It follows US President Donald Trump announcing a series of new and higher tariffs on all imports to the US.
By Anna Wise
9 Apr 2025