Investment

A significant development has emerged in the ongoing Thames Water crisis as Graham Edwards, the Conservative Party treasurer, heads a consortium aiming to rescue the troubled utility company. The proposed £4 billion rescue package involves…

In a groundbreaking development for Britain's renewable energy sector, former Tesco chief Sir Dave Lewis is spearheading an extraordinary venture to construct the world's longest undersea power cable, connecting Morocco's abundant solar…

Metro Bank's senior leadership has demonstrated renewed confidence in the company's trajectory through significant share purchases, following a period of regulatory challenges and financial turbulence. The bank's share price has witnessed a…

A significant shareholder rebellion has emerged against Fortress Investment Group's proposed £338 million takeover of café-bar operator Loungers, despite the offer representing a 30% premium to the company's previous share value. The US…

The UK market witnessed an extraordinary surge in takeover activity on Thursday, with Macquarie launching a fresh £701 million bid for waste management group Renewi, marking the third approach for a London-listed company within 24 hours.…

Britain's largest wealth manager, St James's Place (SJP), has announced plans to liquidate £1.84 billion worth of commercial property funds, marking a significant retreat from the real estate sector amidst ongoing market difficulties.…

In this comprehensive investor report, we delve into the recent performance, strategic insights, and future outlook of the CQS New City High Yield Fund Limited. With a focus on high yield bonds and a robust management team, this…

The world's largest real estate investor, Blackstone, has deployed over half a billion euros into southern European hospitality assets during the past year, capitalising on the flourishing post-pandemic travel sector. The investment giant's…

In a landmark deal announced today, Merlin Entertainment has committed to investing £85 million to bring the virtual world of Minecraft into reality through themed attractions across the globe. The strategic partnership, dubbed 'Adventures…

British events and academic publishing powerhouse Informa has adjusted its profit forecast, stepping back from its ambitious £1 billion target for 2024. The FTSE 100 constituent now projects adjusted operating profit to exceed £975 million,…

French billionaire Xavier Niel, a prominent European technology investor, has issued a stark warning to the continent's artificial intelligence startups, urging them to resist the temptation of early buyouts from larger competitors. The…

More than 5,000 investors have joined a mounting legal battle against Hargreaves Lansdown over the catastrophic collapse of Neil Woodford's equity fund, with claims the UK's largest investment platform continued promoting the troubled…

A devastating High Court ruling has declared London Capital & Finance (LCF) operated as a Ponzi scheme, with the firm's former chief executive and four associates found liable for damages. The judgement reveals the company…

The UK's financial landscape is poised for a significant transformation as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to consolidate the country's local government retirement schemes into eight substantial pension "megafunds". This bold…

The prestigious British arthouse cinema chain Curzon has been acquired by New York-based investment firm Fortress for a mere £3.9 million, raising eyebrows across the UK film industry. The transaction, executed through a foreclosure auction…

Investment bankers across Wall Street are poised to receive substantial bonus increases of up to 35 percent this year, with market sentiment bolstered by the prospect of a second Trump presidency and improving deal flow conditions. The…

In a landmark development for Latin America's financial technology sector, Argentine fintech Ualá has successfully raised $300 million, marking one of the region's most substantial start-up funding rounds in recent years. The investment has…

Australian gold miner Resolute Mining saw its shares plummet more than 30 per cent on Monday following the detention of its chief executive Terence Holohan and two other employees in Mali. The executives were visiting Bamako, the nation's…