London’s mid-market private equity deals fell by 14% in the first half of 2025, reflecting broader UK and global economic uncertainties. Despite the slowdown, London maintained nearly half of the UK’s mid-market deal share, with investor interest sustained by the city’s talent pool and global capital access amid cautious optimism…

Aldi plans to accelerate its UK expansion in 2025 by opening one new store weekly and investing £650 million in new and refurbished stores, while creating 1,600 jobs and raising entry-level pay above £13 an hour. Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, is set to accelerate its expansion across Britain…

London-based startup Tracelight has raised £2.7 million to deploy generative AI directly within Excel, aiming to modernise financial modelling and automate complex spreadsheet workflows while augmenting analysts’ roles. A London-based AI startup, Tracelight, has successfully raised £2.7 million in seed funding to introduce generative AI into financial modelling, marking a…

The Big Half’s finisher medal and T-shirt for 7 September feature Tower Bridge and the Cutty Sark, designed with refugees from Coopah Refugee Run Club, highlighting stories of resilience, community, and London’s diverse running culture. Finishers in the upcoming Big Half, set to take place in central London on Sunday,…

As Billy Joel pauses performances due to a serious brain condition, Elio Pace is preparing a heartfelt UK tour celebrating the singer-songwriter’s enduring influence and rare classics, aiming to keep his legacy alive during a challenging time. Elio Pace, a seasoned musician, is gearing up for a UK tour celebrating…

As summer comes to a close, Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards spotlight the UK’s best destinations, headlined by immersive Jack the Ripper walking tours in London, alongside popular cultural and scenic experiences across the country. As the summer holidays draw to a close, many may be wondering where to travel next…

London firms Smarter Web and Satsuma are introducing programmable equity tokens backed by Bitcoin to revolutionise UK venture capital and equity issuance, leveraging forthcoming regulatory frameworks to create a compliant, on-chain alternative that could transform digital asset finance. London-based firms Smarter Web and Satsuma are spearheading an innovative financial approach…

The London Stock Exchange is shrinking at its fastest pace since 2010 as major companies list abroad and investment falters, highlighting structural weaknesses in the UK’s economic framework and raising questions over the future of British financial markets. The London Stock Exchange (LSE), once the heart of global finance, is…

Simmons cocktail bars plunge into administration following a £750,000 loss in 2024, as the struggling hospitality sector faces an accelerating wave of venue closures driven by rising costs and stagnant consumer spending. London cocktail bar chain Simmons has entered administration after posting a significant loss of nearly £750,000 in the…

Glencore has decided to retain its primary stock market listing in London, reversing earlier plans to move to New York. The Swiss mining giant’s decision comes amid a challenging first half for the company with falling profits and production, while also marking a vote of confidence in the London Stock…

Founded by Sadie Morgan and developer Dicle Guntas, Forefront aims to revitalise underused urban spaces starting with empty retail units, fostering collaboration between arts and built environment sectors to drive culture-led regeneration and community renewal. dRMM founder Sadie Morgan and property developer Dicle Guntas have launched a new cultural initiative,…

The Bank of England is expected to lower its key interest rate to 4.0 percent as the UK economy faces a second consecutive month of contraction, driven by weakening manufacturing, construction activity, and rising inflation pressures linked to US tariffs and domestic fiscal challenges. The Bank of England is widely…