Daniel O'Boyle

Business news editor

Business

Who is Daniel Křetínský? Czech billionaire allowed to buy Royal Mail

He’s nicknamed the 'Czech Sphinx' due to his enigmatic approach to business and could buy the Royal Mail as soon as this month

3 Apr 2025
Business

Charles Tyrwhitt opens eighth store in a year with Regent Street shop

The 4,200 sq ft store will include a marble spiral staircase and a “lavish VIP area”

18 Apr 2024
The iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
Business

One-time ‘future of music publishing’ Hipgnosis Fund sold to US firm

It also appears to be the end of the road for music mogul Merck Mercuriadis’ role in managing the famous songs fund

18 Apr 2024
London Wall West
Business

City approves Museum of London demolition, but Gove puts plan on pause

The scheme has been changed significantly since the initial proposals in 2021

17 Apr 2024
Business

ASOS turns to former exec of two major UK fashion flops as new CFO

The firm reported another huge loss today as it continued to deal with its mountain of excess stock, but shares rose as markets saw early signs of a turnaround

17 Apr 2024
Business

Inflation to fall again, but Bank may not cut rates until Autumn

The inflation rate is expected to fall to 3.1%

17 Apr 2024
Business

Dr Martens CEO to go after latest profit warning

Its struggles in the US have continued, with the Autumn/Winter order book “significantly down year-on-year”, which could cost £20 million in profits

16 Apr 2024
Business

CVC unveils Amsterdam float plan, while London IPO drought goes on

Mainland Europe’s IPO markets have rebounded more quickly than the City’s this year

15 Apr 2024
Business

Inchcape still committed to London listing despite £346m UK sale

The firm sold its UK dealerships to focus on distribution

15 Apr 2024
NBA Store Oxford Street
Business

Oxford Street rebound boost as NBA Store opens at ex-candy store site

The 9,000 square foot store replaces the previous, smaller NBA flagship location Foubert’s Place

12 Apr 2024
Viasat satellite
Business

UK 'can lead the charge' on space regulation, satellites boss says

Viasat’s new base at Finsbury Square near Moorgate opened yesterday

12 Apr 2024
Business

Mayfair casino Aspinall’s warns on future amid parent company concerns

Crown Resorts faces reviews from Australian watchdogs in the wake of money laundering claims at its casinos in the country

11 Apr 2024
Business

Figures set to show UK GDP grew in February, but only just

A survey of City economists for Refinitiv suggest GDP in February rose by  0.1%, giving the UK its first consecutive months of growth since August to September

11 Apr 2024
London City Airport security scanner bag
Business

City Airport’s ‘Liquid in’ scanners shave decade off queue times

London City Airport’s ‘liquid in’ security scanners cut queue lengths in half in their first year of action, saving over a decade of queuing time, new figures show.

10 Apr 2024
Business

'Neighbourhood' London bars group Darwin & Wallace sold

Darwin & Wallace operates seven pubs, mostly in South West London, at locations including Battersea Power Station and Chiswick Fire Station

10 Apr 2024
Formula E car generated by Google Gemini AI for WPP
Business

Google Gemini AI to help write and narrate ads for marketing giant WPP

The narration system will use Gemini 1.5 Pro to create customisable video narration scripts, which are then sent to London startup Eleven Labs to generate a voice to narrate videos

9 Apr 2024
Meridian Place student skyscraper in Stratford
Business

Go-ahead for one of world’s tallest student skyscrapers in Stratford

The block will be part of a wider £400 million development, which will also include a new entrance and exit to Stratford Underground Station

9 Apr 2024