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Hillhouse’s Elham Adds to Asia Private Debt Boom With New Fund
Elham Credit Partners is planning its second Asia Pacific-focused fund, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring sustained investor demand in the region even as the global $1.8 trillion industry grapples with mounting challenges.
Period homes with stylish extensions for sale in England – in pictures
From a red-brick house with a tower-like extension in the city to a Victorian home with an industrial-style extension in the country
'Step forward' for Littler as Premier League champion reveals doubts
Sky Sports Darts pundit Wayne Mardle hailed Luke Littler's honesty and talent after his thrilling 11-10 victory over Luke Humphries in the Premier League final.Littler secured the title for the second time in three years and then became emotional in his on-stage interview as he discussed under-performing in Brighton earlier in the season, a week after being involved in an argument with Gian van Veen in Manchester.
The people choosing ‘half-retirement’ in their 50s and 60s
For generations, retirement was seen as the reward at the end of working life. Put money into a pension, pay off the mortgage, stop working in your 60s and finally relax. But a growing number of older Britons are quietly rewriting the script and opting for what has become known as “half retirement”. This is when someone continues to work part-time, taking on flexible side jobs or reshaping their career around their lifestyle rather than ambition. Some are doing it because the cost of living h...
Malaysia’s Largest Pharma Chain Big Caring Is Said to Seek $750 Million in IPO
Big Caring Group Bhd., the largest pharmacy chain in Malaysia, is looking to raise as much as 3 billion ringgit ($750 million) in its initial public offering, potentially one of the country’s biggest listings in the past decade, according to people familiar with the matter.
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to inch up as US-Iran peace deal ‘very close’
Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog. After investors kicked into sell-off mode on Thursday amidst spiking tensions as the US and Iran exchanged strikes, attention is quickly turning back to hopes of a peace deal this morning. US and Iranian negotiators are reported to have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding that will extend the currently in-place ceasefire and kick off negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, according to Axios. The report cites...
Full list of 21 UK stores closing after high street giant plunged into administration
Full list of 21 UK stores closing after high street giant plunged into administrationA UK high street giant has been rescued from administration but will close 21 of its stores as a major overhaul of the business is expected Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Ewan Gleadow 06:17, Fri, May 29, 2026 Radley has been bought out by Poundland but will shut 21 of its stores (file) (Image: Getty)A UK h...
Dubai real estate moves to long-term investment market - Emirates 24|7
Dubai real estate moves to long-term investment market Emirates 24|7
Alpac Capital Agrees to Buy Adria News Network From United Group
Alpac Capital agreed to buy Adria News Network, which has news assets in Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia, from United Group BV, according to a statement released Friday.
‘It feels unfair’: the Britons struggling to get a mortgage since Iran war began
Whether first-time buyers, in between homes or refixing, people tell of impact of higher mortgage rates on housingProspects of cuts in UK interest rates in 2026, which were widely expected at the start of the year, were rapidly extinguished when the Iran war started at the end of February. The renewed threat of inflation means the Bank of England is now expected to raise rates at least once this year, with mortgage costs staying higher for longer.The boss of Britain’s largest housebuilder said o...
Jupiter Fund Taps Europe’s AI Energy Boom to Beat 92% of Peers
Homing in on stocks at the heart of Europe’s electrification push has helped a Jupiter Asset Management fund team outperform 92% of its peers this year.
I paid tax for years – only for maternity pay to leave me financially crippled
There are plenty of misconceptions around maternity leave; that it’s a holiday, that it’s relaxing, that it’s all long lunches and coffees, like an extended city break in your own hometown. And while there are some lovely moments, for a lot of women, it’s the very opposite of a holiday; no sleep, relentless work, long, lonely days and stress. Not least, for many, regarding money. Maternity leave can be extremely financially challenging – especially as someone who is self-employed. When I went...
Billionaire Vincent Tan Said to Mull Selling Prudential Malaysia Stake
Billionaire Vincent Tan is considering selling his 30% stake in Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd., people with knowledge of the matter said, after already offloading a 19% holding earlier this year.
India Cuts Monsoon Forecast to 90% of Normal in Risk to Crops
India lowered its forecast for this year’s monsoon, a blow to farmers who are already contending with higher input costs due to the Middle East conflict.
Trump's Iran war crippling 1 in 3 small UK businesses – true damage revealed
Trump's Iran war crippling 1 in 3 small UK businesses – true damage revealedOne in three small businesses say the impact of overseas conflict on energy and fuel prices in the UK is now a serious concern for them. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Jennifer Pinto, Audience writer 05:21, Fri, May 29, 2026 The impact of rising energy and fuel prices is not being felt evenly across the UK (Image:...
Reeves’ summer of fun won’t deliver growth
Instead of attempting to stimulate demand, Reeves should focus on helping hospitality from the supply-side, writes Matthew Bowles After a bank holiday weekend that featured record-breaking May temperatures, Britain’s leisure economy hardly looks in need of emergency stimulus. Yet last week, the government announced its “Great British Summer Savings” – a temporary VAT cut of 20 per cent to five per cent on selected family days out, designed to make leisure activities marginally cheaper over...
Aggressive Asia Hikes Show Few Signs of Stabilizing Currencies
Asian central banks are turning to ever more aggressive interest-rate hikes to shore up currencies, though there are few signs of success.
Europe is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.
As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.
Several BP shareholders found ousted chair ‘challenging’
Several large investors say it was hard to arrange meetings with Albert Manifold before his removal from oil major
Investors race to get exposure to SpaceX ahead of IPO
Net $14bn pours into funds with stakes in rocket company while ETF providers line up wave of new products