2 h. ago Gordon Ramsay admits new venture 'scares the sh** out of' him amid reported family feud

New Netflix documentary follows celebrity chef's £20m investment in five businesses at London's 22 Bishopsgate over nine months

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39 h. ago Jobs crisis for London as unemployment rate doubles in less than two years

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

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39 h. ago Bathgate & Livingston Jobcentres aiming to expand support for jobseekers

With new jobs fairs, specialist support, and a continued focus on helping people move into meaningful work, the team is ready to make 2026 a year of growth and success.

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42 h. ago London's unemployment rate almost doubles in less than two years in growing jobs crisis

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

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42 h. ago DFS lifts profit outlook after reeling in more orders and launching winter sale

The furniture business, which is listed in London, said it was “utilising data” to help drive more orders across its brands.

Economics

43 h. ago Number of employed people in UK falls again as wage growth slows

Shops, restaurants and hotels particularly hit by slowdown in hiring, as unemployment remains at 5.1%Business live – latest updatesThe number of employed people in the UK has fallen again, particularly in shops, restaurants and hotels, reflecting weak hiring, while private sector wages grew at the slowest rate in five years, official figures show.Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the number of employees on payrolls fell by 184,000 in December compared with a year earlier, to 30.2 million. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago UK government to take £25mn stake in Octopus Energy’s tech arm Kraken

Investment aims to persuade tech business to list in London as it gears up for IPO

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60 h. ago Beazley shares hit record high after £7.7bn takeover approach from Swiss rival

Zurich Insurance offering £12.80 a share, up from an earlier and previously undisclosed approach on January 4 for £12.30.

Economics

63 h. ago Reeves claims UK economy will ‘turn corner’ in 2026 with growth only behind US and Canada in G7

But the UK is expected to lag behind global growth which is projected at 3.3 per cent in 2026 and 3.2 per cent in 2027

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65 h. ago UK ‘turns corner’ as growth for next year only behind US and Canada of G7 counterparts

Global growth is projected at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027

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65 h. ago Rachel Reeves pulls out of London Stock Exchange event after new Trump tariff threat

Markets down on Monday after threat to impose up to 25% tariffs on eight European countries over GreenlandBusiness live – latest updatesGold and silver hit record highs as markets reelRachel Reeves has pulled out of a planned appearance at the London Stock Exchange to celebrate a “new golden age” for the City, after Donald Trump’s threat to implement tariffs until the US is allowed to buy Greenland.The chancellor’s withdrawal from the event, which was designed to be a celebration of business in the UK after the FTSE 100 rose above the 10,000 mark for the first time, came as markets opened down on Monday morning after the US president’s threat. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago China’s economy hit growth goal last year despite Trump trade war and property crisis

Economy weathered a fraught geopolitical landscape to reach 5% target but structural challenges at home ‘are not going away’, say expertsChinese authorities can say they hit their growth goals last year, but Donald Trump’s ongoing trade aggression, a slow-motion housing market collapse and unhappy consumers remain major challenges for the world’s second-largest economy.Data released on Monday showed the Chinese economy grew by 5% in 2025, steady on the year before and hitting the official target of “around” that pace. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Rachel Reeves says UK listing rules ‘reinvigorating’ City amid hopes of revival

The Chancellor also set her hopes on the FTSE 100’s standout year encouraging more Britons to get investing.

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3 d. ago Businessman, 21, runs company spreading across London 4 months after being shot in crossfire

Businessman, 21, runs company spreading across London 4 months after being shot in crossfire  MyLondon

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5 d. ago London businessman goes to war with Lime over bikes dumped on his land

Russell Gray complained about bikes being constantly left on his company’s private driveway in Bermondsey

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5 d. ago Urban Pubs and Bars reports record Christmas as it ramps up expansion

The London-focused group owns 66 pubs, bars and restaurants across the capital.

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5 d. ago Places for London opens applications for businesses looking to grow at Lockton Street Arches

Places for London opens applications for businesses looking to grow at Lockton Street Arches  Wired-Gov

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5 d. ago Food supplier Greencore completes £1.2 billion Bakkavor takeover

The deal comes after Greencore sold off a soup and sauces factory to allay competition concerns.

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6 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 January: Index at record as GDP rebounds, Dunelm shares slump

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

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6 d. ago Dunelm reveals subdued Christmas trading set to hold back profit growth

The retailer said profits are set to come in at the lower end of forecasts at between £214 million and £227 million.

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