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Back to profileHundreds of estate agents get behind £1.5bn legal claim against Rightmove
Estate agents have long grumbled about being squeezed by Rightmove, which benefits from a strong competitive position.
Meagre economic growth at end of 2025 confirmed amid fears over Iran war hit
A quick economic snap back seems impossible and the potential for recession more and more likely.
Millions who were mis-sold car loans to get average £829 payout in final scheme
The tightening of criteria by the FCA will keep compensation payouts to £7.5 billion.
Car finance saga: Millions of motorists to find out how they will be compensated
It looks like industry lobbying and legal efforts have been successful in at least limiting the damage, with average payouts of £700 expected.
Debenhams Group hikes outlook after better-than-expected profits
The retail backdrop may be unhelpful and a battle with its largest shareholder Frasers ongoing but Boohoo, trading under the Debenhams banner, does seem to be getting some traction with its turnaround efforts.
Energy giants continue to reap rewards from Iran war
Market nervousness around the situation in the Middle East continues to ratchet up as the Iran conflict enters a fifth week.
Government borrowing sees surprise surge amid fears of squeeze from Iran war
‘Trumpflation’ is a sobering reality with the conflict in the Middle East changing the economic outlook for the UK.
Bank holds UK interest rates at 3.75% and stands ‘ready to act’ over Iran war
The last time the Bank of England’s MPC members voted unanimously was during the Covid pandemic, and today’s decision once again illustrates the impact global instability can have on the UK economy.
Wage growth tumbles to lowest level for more than five years – ONS
Businesses need stability and the situation in the Middle East has left many trying to keep their balance.
UK economy flatlines unexpectedly in January
The war in Iran has completely changed the playing field and the playbook Rachel Reeves has been working from might need ripping up.
Shop price inflation eases but food costs still 3.5% up on a year ago
For consumers and retailers alike the prospect of another round of price hikes will be chilling.
Household energy prices to fall by 7% from April 1
Households can be forgiven for looking at the complicated figures that make up the UK’s energy price cap and wondering why the savings coming their way in April fall short of what the Chancellor had promised them in November’s Budget.