Cathy Ying Zhang, spouse of Alibaba founder Jack Ma, completed the purchase of a former Italian embassy in London for £19.5 million in October, as confirmed by land registry documents.
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Britain’s manufacturers have come under increasing pressure as the United States has collected an unprecedented 1.36 billion dollars in tariffs on British exports in just four months. This figure is
Britain has signalled a shift towards a more transactional approach in its immigration policy, announcing plans to implement visa restrictions on countries that are unwilling to take back illegal migrants.
The global oil market is heading towards a historic oversupply in 2026, driven by aggressive production increases from the Saudi-led Opec+ bloc, as worldwide demand falters. The International Energy Agency
Marks & Spencer has launched its first international wholesale fashion partnership, unveiling a collaboration with David Jones department stores across Australia. The British retailer, known for its dependable lingerie, womenswear,
Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs of 30% or more on European imports threatens to hinder transatlantic trade, according to Maroš Šefčovič, the European Union’s trade commissioner. Šefčovič noted that
Shares in Spectris, a leading British industrial technology firm, soared by over 60 per cent following news of a £3.75 billion takeover offer from New York-based private equity firm Advent
In a significant move impacting the film industry, China has announced plans to limit the number of American films permitted to screen within its borders. This decision follows the imposition
The transatlantic alliance demonstrated its unified stance on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation as both the US and UK declined to endorse a significant declaration at the Paris AI summit, highlighting
European and US shipowners have capitalised on Russia’s need to circumvent Western sanctions, generating a staggering £4.8 billion through the sale of 230 ageing tankers to Moscow’s “shadow fleet”. The
The Spanish banking powerhouse Santander’s chief executive Ana Botin has firmly rejected speculation about the potential sale of its UK operations, emphasising Britain’s position as a core market for the
Negotiations between the UK and the European Union for a security pact have hit a significant roadblock as France and other member states insist on linking the agreement to fishing
Western corporations operating in Russia contributed a staggering £2.8 billion in profit taxes during 2023, highlighting the continued financial ties between international businesses and Moscow despite widespread sanctions following the
The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House has sparked concerns of an impending global tax conflict, with experts warning of potential Republican retaliation against countries imposing additional
Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has embarked on a crucial diplomatic mission to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, pursuing a potentially transformative trade deal with the Gulf
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow following a dramatic rebel offensive that seized control of Damascus, ending his family’s 50-year rule over the war-torn nation. Russian state media
