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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

Secure Trust Bank: Jobs at risk as lender exits motor finance

By discontinuing new loans in its vehicle finance sector and gradually reducing its current portfolio, Secure Trust Bank aims to improve profitability but may face workforce reduct...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

Aston Villa sign UK licensed Xapo Bank as club partner

The collaboration between Aston Villa and Xapo Bank is expected to enhance the club’s financial opportunities by leveraging cryptocurrency services during their upcoming internatio...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

Whisky Business: Commando Spirit’s unique brand

Commando Spirit, developed by a former Royal Marines brigadier, represents a growing trend of smaller whisky producers gaining market share and contributing to increased competitio...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

Greggs: Shares crater as sweltering June set to hit profit

Greggs anticipates a decline in annual earnings due to challenging weather conditions in June, despite overall sales increasing by nearly 7 percent in the first half of the year.

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

BBC facing fight to retain £60m Wimbledon broadcast rights

The BBC may need to allocate substantially more funds to secure ongoing exclusive Wimbledon broadcasting rights after 2027 due to intensified rivalry among networks for major tenni...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

UK on track for biggest year of takeovers since 2021

The substantial increase in acquisition activity in the UK reflects significant capital movement, with numerous companies leaving public markets through high-value deals primarily...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

Calm heads make a welcome return to ESG debate

Recent discussions indicate a shift in perspectives within financial sectors regarding environmental, social, and governance priorities, potentially influencing investment strategi...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

Retail investors cut back on dining out to free up investment capital

Many individual investors are reducing discretionary spending on meals to increase the funds available for investment opportunities, reflecting a strategic shift in personal financ...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

To find out who’s to blame for economic uncertainty, reeves should look in the mirror

The decline in consumer expenditures by £50 billion compared to last year highlights cautious financial behavior that contributes to ongoing economic instability, reflecting broade...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

Exclusive: Revolut, Octopus mull joining Pisces

Several prominent billion-pound companies, including Revolut and Octopus, are considering participation in a newly proposed private equity market supported by the London Stock Exch...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Global sports market forecast to be worth $600bn by 2030

The worldwide sports industry is expected to experience faster growth in the coming years, potentially reaching a value of $600 billion by 2030, driven by an increasing annual expa...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Lloyd’s chair says marketplace must ‘extend’ leading position

The new leadership at Lloyd’s aims to build on its market dominance, recognizing the sector’s crucial role in national economic development as highlighted in the government’s Indus...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Santander snaps up TSB Bank for £2.9bn

The acquisition of TSB by Santander UK for £2.9 billion is expected to enhance Santander’s customer base and mortgage portfolio, increasing its presence in the competitive high str...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Fund managers made ‘ridiculously extravagant claims’ on ESG, Aberdeen boss says

The criticism from Aberdeen’s leader highlights concerns that overly optimistic statements about sustainable investing may have contributed to recent declines in ethical fund perfo...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Astrazeneca chief ‘wants to shift London listing to US’

Relocating the company’s stock exchange registration to the United States could potentially enhance access to larger capital markets and increase investor exposure for the pharmace...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Billionaire boltholes: Inside Simon Nixon’s SimonEscapes

Simon Nixon’s accumulation of multiple exclusive and uniquely designed residences highlights a substantial investment in luxury real estate, reflecting significant financial commit...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

National Wealth Fund boss calls for public finance consolidation

The head of the National Wealth Fund emphasized the potential benefits of merging various public financial entities to improve clarity and efficiency for private businesses engagin...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Aviva’s £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line approved by UK watchdog

The regulatory approval of Aviva’s £3.7 billion acquisition of Direct Line clears the path for a major consolidation in the UK insurance market, potentially reshaping competition i...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Berkeley, Persimmon and Barratt hit by house price slowdown

The decline in UK housing market growth has led to decreased investor confidence in major homebuilders, potentially impacting their financial performance and the government's abili...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

London City Lionesses score Nike kit deal following promotion to WSL

Securing a partnership with a major global sports brand provides the London City Lionesses with enhanced financial resources and brand visibility as they enter the top tier of wome...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Macquarie to inject £1.2bn into struggling Southern Water

The £1.2 billion investment from Macquarie aims to support Southern Water’s financial stability and ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements while enabling planned...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Political Currency podcast maker Persephonica triples in value

Persephonica, known for producing Political Currency, experienced significant financial growth last year, with its net assets increasing by over three times compared to the previou...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Government pledges to back UK fintech with regulation overhaul 

The government’s planned regulatory changes aim to reduce compliance costs for fintech companies, potentially enhancing investment opportunities and accelerating growth within the...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Manufacturers fear Labour government will ‘derail growth’

Recent data indicates a decline in manufacturing output during June, prompting business owners to assess growth opportunities amid new government policies targeting key industrial...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

BBC-owned Inside the Factory maker rakes in millions

The production company acquired by the BBC in 2022 experienced a substantial increase in revenue, reaching £14.2 million in the latest financial year compared to £8.9 million previ...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Manchester Airports Group takes off amid expansion drive

Manchester Airports Group experienced substantial financial growth this year, marked by increased passenger numbers and higher earnings, as it continues investing heavily in expand...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Andrew Bailey warns investment delays hitting UK growth 

Andrew Bailey indicated that postponing business expenditures amid international uncertainties may negatively affect the expansion of the United Kingdom’s economy in the near futur...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Eon: UK sales suffer £800m slump as prices fall

Eon’s UK division experienced a substantial decrease in revenue in 2024, with turnover dropping by over £800 million compared to the previous year due to declining wholesale energy...

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

Sweet success for Haribo as sales hit new record

Haribo’s UK division experienced continued growth in 2024, with increased revenue and profit reflecting a strong financial performance compared to the previous year’s figures.

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City A.M. • Jul 01, 2025

From deathbed to boardroom: Omaze CEO reveals how flatlining changed him forever

Matt Pohlson’s near-death experience inspired a transformative approach that has significantly impacted Omaze’s growth and disrupted the luxury real estate industry on a global sca...

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