16 h. ago Tragic royal Thomas Kingston's company was chasing bad debts of nearly £50million when he took his own life

EXCLUSIVE: Financier Mr Kingston, 45, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, died in February 2024 of self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Economics

18 h. ago Barclays sees profits surge as tariffs turmoil boosts trading activity

The banking group reported a better-than-expected 19% rise in pre-tax profits to £2.72 billion, despite setting aside more cash for bad debts.

Economics

20 h. ago Barclays sees profits jump despite rise in bad debt provisions amid US concerns

The UK banking giant reported a 19% rise in pre-tax profits to £2.72 billion for the three months to March 31.

Economics

36 h. ago US trade deficit surges; Amazon accused of ‘hostile and political’ act for displaying tariff costs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK grocery inflation has edged up this month, as consumers are hit by rising food prices.Data provider Kantar has reported that supermarket prices rose by 3.8% per year in the four weeks to April 20, up from 3.5% a month earlier.“Chocolate confectionery prices rose by 17.4% this period, the fastest of any category, but that didn’t stop the British public treating themselves this Easter. The volume of chocolate eggs sold through supermarket tills still grew by 0.4% on last year, while at the dinner table lamb was the most popular fresh meat joint, followed by beef and pork.Some households chose to indulge in less seasonal fare as the sun came out and they dusted off the barbecue, with burger sales shooting up by 31% over the last month.”The way in which regulations are being applied to bioethanol is undermining the commercial viability of our business. We are having constructive discussions with the UK Government to explore re...

Economics

37 h. ago US trade deficit surges ahead of tariffs; China vows not to ‘kneel down’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK grocery inflation has edged up this month, as consumers are hit by rising food prices.Data provider Kantar has reported that supermarket prices rose by 3.8% per year in the four weeks to April 20, up from 3.5% a month earlier.“Chocolate confectionery prices rose by 17.4% this period, the fastest of any category, but that didn’t stop the British public treating themselves this Easter. The volume of chocolate eggs sold through supermarket tills still grew by 0.4% on last year, while at the dinner table lamb was the most popular fresh meat joint, followed by beef and pork.Some households chose to indulge in less seasonal fare as the sun came out and they dusted off the barbecue, with burger sales shooting up by 31% over the last month.”The way in which regulations are being applied to bioethanol is undermining the commercial viability of our business. We are having constructive discussions with the UK Government to explore re...

Economics

43 h. ago HSBC sounds alarm on trade war; Trump to soften blow of automotive tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe architect of BP’s failed green energy agenda will leave the embattled oil company within months as it continues its retreat from low-carbon investments following this morning’s sharp fall in profits (see last post).The oil company said Giulia Chierchia, the executive in charge of BP’s sustainability ventures, would step back from her role from 1 June 2025 to “pursue other opportunities” outside the company. She will not be replaced. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Tragic Thomas Kingston's company owes £30million as it goes into administration

Thomas Kingston, the late husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter Lady Gabriella Kingston, was director of Devonport Capital which owes millions of pounds

Economics

8 d. ago Tragic royal Thomas Kingston's company owes creditors £30million

New light has been shed on the death of Thomas Kingston, husband of royal Gabriella Windsor, as evidence shows his company Devonport Capital owes creditors almost £30million.

Economics

2 w. ago Inside David Oyelowo's life from 'royal family' connection to tragic reason he changed his diet

David Oyelowo is set to star in the surreal new period comedy-drama Government Cheese on Apple TV+, but what do we know about the actor's life off the screen?

Events

2 w. ago Top Lego boss, 64, dies in tragic Swiss ski accident as tributes pour in for the Danish royal family's close friend

Michael Halbye was on holiday in the exclusive Swiss Alps resort of Verbier when the tragedy unfolded on Saturday, 12th April.

Events

3 w. ago Gabby Thomas headlines Grand Slam Track winners on day one of first

Dina Asher-Smith finished third in the 200m while there were wins for Sydney McLaughlin-Lavrone and Kenny Bednarek

Politics