Plan B Entertainment, the Los Angeles production company co‑founded by Brad Pitt, is launching a UK business to expand film and TV output for European broadcasters and streamers, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

The UK government has prohibited the sale of Versarien’s graphene-related assets to a joint venture that included a Chinese partner, citing national security risks tied to potential dual-use technologies.

European shares were set for a softer start on Wednesday, with UK investors bracing for a weaker open after a tech-led selloff on Wall Street and in Asia overnight. The risk-off tone, driven by stretched valuations and rising policy uncertainty, comes as traders look to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at this week’s Jackson Hole

Britain’s main stock indexes edged lower on Monday as investors took a cautious stance ahead of a U.S.-brokered peace meeting in Ukraine. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index slipped 0.1% to around 7,476 points by late morning, giving up part of Friday’s record high.

Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein reported record UK sales of £2.05 billion for 2024, representing a 32.3 percent increase from the previous year despite mounting regulatory pressures and market challenges affecting the broader retail sector.

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Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with shares surging more than 143% from its initial public offering price of $37

Financial services platform Marex Group announced exceptional second-quarter results Tuesday, reporting nearly $1 billion in first-half revenue alongside a record $203 million in adjusted profit before tax.

UK healthcare property investor Assura has rejected a takeover bid from US private equity giant KKR, opting instead to support a rival proposal from Primary Health Properties

U.S. stock futures made modest gains early Monday, reflecting a cautious but optimistic tone as investors brace for crucial economic releases

Retail Earnings in Focus Major UK retailers are set to release their quarterly earnings, providing a window into consumer spending amid...