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Chancellor confirms spending cuts as OBR trims growth forecasts
The chancellor confirmed cuts to welfare spending on Wednesday while pledging to turn the UK into a "defence industrial superpower", in a spring statement designed to ensure the government's fiscal targets would still be met.
Achilles moves to oust Urban Logistics chair
Activist investor Achilles Investment has called for a radical overhaul of Urban Logistics’ board, including the removal of chair Nigel Rich, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
House prices, rents push higher across the UK - ONS
House prices and private rents across the UK continued to push higher as 2025 got underway, official data showed on Wednesday.
Virgin Wines UK eyes annual revenues of £100m
Virgin Wines UK said it was targeting annual revenues of £100m on Wednesday, as it outlined plans to "turbocharge" the business.
Yorkshire Water to pay £40m over sewage failings
Yorkshire Water has been ordered to pay out £40m to address serious failings in its sewage and wastewater systems, the regulator confirmed on Thursday.
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold
The Bank of England left the cost of borrowing at 4. 5% on Thursday, in a widely-expected decision.
LME fined £9.2m over nickel market chaos
The London Metal Exchange has been fined more than £9m by the financial watchdog after it was unable properly manage a spike in volatility in nickel trading.
German producer prices rise by less than forecast
Producer prices across Germany rose by less than expected in February, official data showed on Thursday.
Lloyd's of London hails 'outstanding' year despite profits hit
Lloyd’s of London reported a slide in profits on Thursday, following a raft of catastrophes in the US.
Crest Nicholson sees strong start to the year, shares jump
Shares in Crest Nicholson Holdings rallied on Thursday, after the housebuilder said it had seen an "encouraging" start to the year.
Demand for bigger homes driving house price growth - Halifax
Demand for larger homes is driving house price growth across the UK, industry data published on Thursday suggested.
General Mills cuts guidance on slowing demand for snacks
Cheerios-owner General Mills cut its full-year outlook on Wednesday, on waning demand for snacks in the US and mounting economic uncertainty.
Superdrug to open 25 large-format UK stores
Superdrug is to expand its UK footprint by opening a raft of larger stores, the health and beauty retailer announced on Wednesday.
Goodwin order book hits £300m, shares jump
Shares in Goodwin sparked on Wednesday, after the engineering specialist’s order book hit a record high.
'Difficult' year dents sales, profits at Judges Scientific
Buy and build specialist Judges Scientific posted weaker profits and revenues on Wednesday, following a challenging year for orders.
Ferrexpo accuses Ukraine of breaching treaty obligations
Shares in Ferrexpo were sharply lower on Wednesday, after the iron ore producer accused Ukraine of breaching international investment agreements.
Alphabet lands Wiz in $32bn deal
Alphabet has agreed to buy cloud security start-up Wiz in a blockbuster $32bn deal, the Google parent confirmed on Tuesday.
Frasers to launch fresh bid for XXL
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is to make a mandatory offer for Norway’s XXL, the retailer confirmed on Tuesday, just weeks after abandoning its pursuit of the sporting goods specialist.
VR headsets and yoga mats added to inflation basket
Exercise mats, pre-cooked pulled pork and VR headsets have all been added to the basket of goods used to calculate inflation, the Office for National Statistics confirmed on Tuesday.
Gold hits fresh high as global tensions mount
Gold prices hit fresh highs on Tuesday on the back of mounting geopolitical tensions, including renewed hostilities in the Middle East and the prospect of a global trade war.