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FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: March 2026
The latest credit card data analysis by global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) reveals clear signs of the impact of the fuel crisis prompted by the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Spending declined ahead of the Easter period, while payment rates continued to decline, reflecting the structural affordability challenges that have characterised the market since 2025. Concerningly, delinquency rates for customers missing one or two payments have increased both month-on-month and year-on-year,...
UK construction firm crashes into liquidation - in business for 7 years
UK construction firm crashes into liquidation - in business for 7 yearsThe company built domestic and commercial spaces. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Grace Piercy, News Reporter 09:07, Thu, May 28, 2026 Updated: 09:07, Thu, May 28, 2026 A Northampton construction company has gone into liquidation (Image: Getty)A UK construction firm that has been in business for seven years has collapsed...
2026 International Casino Awards: UK, Ireland & Rest of World Winners Revealed
Casinos.com has revealed the winners of the second annual International Casino Awards, in conjunction with International Casinos Day®. Voted entirely by players, the 2026 awards cover more than 100 categories across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the rest of the world. Now in its second year, the awards range from the deeply serious, the Best Casino in the World (Bellagio), to the gloriously specific, the Royal Flush Award for the Best Casino Toilet (The Palazzo at the Venetian) or Best Cas...
Fluidra Appoints Juan Graham as Chief Financial Officer
Fluidra (MAD:FDR), the global leader in equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Juan Graham as Chief Financial Officer. Graham will join the company and Fluidra’s Executive Committee on 1 June 2026, working closely with Xavier Tintoré over the coming months to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated transition. Xavier will step down as Chief Financial Officer on 1 August 2026 and will continue supporting the compa...
Oil Prices Climb on Renewed Hostilities in Middle East
Oil prices jumped after the U.S. said it shot down four Iranian attack drones, casting doubt once again on the prospects for a peace deal.
Minimum wage rise has made it difficult for employers to hire young people, says Alan Milburn – UK politics live
Government-commissioned report on young people not in employment, education or training to be published by review chair Milburn todayGood morning. For the second day in a row, the Westminster news is dominated by the thoughts of a leading Labour figure from the Tony Blair. But this time it’s an intervention commissioned, and welcomed, by Keir Starmer’s government. Alan Milburn, who has health secretary under Tony Blair, once seen as a future PM, and later chair of the Social Mobility Commisson,...
Brexit red tape on food exports to be scrapped under UK-EU reset deal
Agreement affecting meat, plants and packaging promises to end paperwork ‘hell’ and border delays from 2027Business live – latest updatesBrexit red tape affecting UK food exports to the EU, including fresh sausages and burgers, will be scrapped from mid-2027 in the first confirmed result of Keir Starmer’s “reset” negotiations with Brussels, the government has announced.When the rules come into force, exporters of meat – whether fresh, frozen or processed – will no longer require costly veterinar...
Arsenal gatecrash top five of club valuations following return to glory
Arsenal have returned to the top five of the world’s most valuable football clubs according to the latest edition of an annual independent ranking. The newly-crowned Premier League champions, who meet Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Champions League this weekend, have enjoyed a 23 per cent increase in enterprise value to €4.93bn, according to leading consultancy Football Benchmark. It puts Arsenal fifth in the ranking, behind Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and Manchester U...
SSE reports dip in profits amid multibillion-pound investment
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SocGen CEO Krupa Says Bank’s Efficiency Is ‘at Bottom of Class’
Societe Generale SA Chief Executive Officer Slawomir Krupa, who’s been at the top for three years, vowed to keep restructuring the bank as it continues to lag in some areas.
Fish-Feed Maker BioMar Rises In Biggest Denmark IPO Since 2018
BioMar Group A/S rose in its first day of trading after Copenhagen’s largest initial public offering since Netcompany Group A/S listed in 2018.
Four in 10 Wealthy Asian Boomers Lack Succession Plans, Survey Shows
Asia’s rich baby boomers are failing to discuss wealth transfer with family members or establish formal governance structures despite wanting to preserve fortunes across generations, according to a survey from a Geneva-based private bank.
Johnson Matthey to buy catalyst maker for up to £343m amid US data centre demand
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KKR Sets Up Milan Office to Target Growth in Dealmaking Activity
KKR & Co. is opening an office in Milan, part of the firm’s plan to tap the growing wealth market and investment opportunities in Italy’s financial capital.
‘Enough to keep investors interested’: SSE charges up UK investment
SSE hailed a record year of investment as it aims to end UK dependence on global volatile energy markets. The electricity infrastructure company invested £3.6bn in the 2025/26 financial year, up from £2.9bn the prior year, as it looks to ramp up the UK’s electricity grid and create lower energy bills. The FTSE 100 group also doubled down on its goal to deliver £33bn in investment by 2030, primarily focusing on strengthening the electricity network in the north of Scotland. The boost in inv...
US firm fined for Australian immigration security failures. How much? Border force refuses to say
Gavan Reynolds cites ‘commercial-in-confidence nature of the contract’ in declining to answer Greens senator’s question in parliamentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe US private prison company running Australian immigration detention centres was slapped with penalties by the Australian government after allowing a dozen escapes, but the head of the Australian Border Force has declined to reveal the cost of the puni...
HDFC Capital Advisors Aims to Double Fund Base to $9 Billion
HDFC Capital Advisors Ltd. is looking to double its current fund base of about $4.5 billion over the next three years, its Chief Executive Officer said, as the closely held firm seeks to build on the recent investment from the Development Bank of Japan Inc.
Morocco tops Africa’s industrialisation index for first time
North Africa leads Africa’s industrialisation, but continent-wide gains remain slow and uneven.
Fuel price hike and OMC profits: Are India’s oil firms really making windfall gains?
Recent fuel price hikes have ignited debate over oil marketing companies' (OMCs) profits amid the Middle East crisis. Despite a reported Rs 77,821 crore profit for FY26, a closer look reveals thin margins, past losses, and a lag in reflecting current crude price impacts. These profits are crucial for investments and national energy security.
Palestinian graduates in the West Bank enter a collapsed job market
Youth joblessness among West Bank graduates has nearly hit 40 percent. Many wonder what the degrees are worth.