FTSE 100 oil stocks rise as Iran blockade keeps Hormuz fears alive
The FTSE 100 oil stocks rise on Tuesday helped the index close in positive territory, even as European markets retreated and bond markets added a note of caution to the... Read More
UK Inflation July 2026 Forecast to Hit 2.9% as Energy Bills Bite
Official figures due on Wednesday are expected to show UK inflation in July 2026 climbing to 2.9%, up from 2.6% in June, driven largely by a sharp rise in energy... Read More
CMA fuel pricing watchdog flags slow diesel pass-through and sends over 1,100 warnings
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s CMA fuel pricing watchdog, has warned that many petrol stations are still too slow to pass on falls in wholesale fuel costs... Read More
Frasers Hugo Boss stake climbs to 48% after takeover bid falls flat
Frasers Group has raised its Frasers Hugo Boss stake to nearly 48%, pushing deeper into the German fashion brand’s ownership weeks after a full takeover bid was rejected by the... Read More
CBI AI Adoption Report Urges UK to End ‘Pilot Mode’ Paralysis
The CBI AI adoption report, published on 18 August 2026, calls on the Government to treat the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) as a national economic priority and make the... Read More
Au Vodka Sazerac takeover values Welsh brand at £500m
The Au Vodka Sazerac takeover is set to hand the Swansea-based spirit brand a valuation of around £500 million, with Sazerac announcing on Monday that it has struck a binding... Read More
