Pre-tax losses widened to £88m after new packaging levy and higher employer NICs; boss calls on Chancellor to deliver meaningful business rates change
ABF flags falling consumer confidence and Budget uncertainty as Primark like-for-like sales dip; Inditex posts stronger early autumn sales
JPMorgan Discovery Trust says focused products and exposure to electrification can make small, domestically rooted European companies attractive as defence valuations rise
Oracle's shares jump 42% after earnings, lifting co-founder Larry Ellison's net worth to roughly $393 billion
Lenders commonly allow 'porting' of fixed-rate mortgages but borrowers face fresh affordability checks, potential split products and trade-offs between penalties and long-term savings
Bank reverses decision after consumer champion intervenes and adds £75 compensation for inconvenience
Remitly Business data shows the majority of part-time ventures earn less than £500 monthly as experts urge realistic expectations and careful tracking
JPMorgan Discovery Trust highlights niche manufacturers and engineers — from Rational ovens to Bilfinger — as long-term growth drivers amid shifting valuation trends
New research shows most extra jobs bring in under £500 monthly; experts warn on expectations, time costs and tax obligations