Denise Coates, the billionaire founder and chief executive of Bet365, took home at least £280m in pay and dividends in 2025, despite a sharp fall in the gambling group’s profits.
European Banks Retain Appeal Ahead of 2026 Despite Strong 2025 Performance
UBS has maintained its constructive view on the European banking sector as it approaches 2026, keeping Barclays PLC on its roster of preferred buy-rated stocks. The broker argues that the
Goldman Sachs Warns of Major Tax Rises in Reeves’ Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to implement “significant tax increases” in the upcoming Autumn Budget, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs.
Mark Your Calendars: Rachel Reeves May Set UK Budget for 26 November
Speculation is mounting that the UK autumn budget will be delivered on 26 November.
Chancellor’s Tax Rise Pushes Inflation to Highest Level in 19 Months
Inflation rises to 3.8% in July.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Declined to Rule Out Wealth Tax Ahead Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has deliberately declined to rule out the introduction of a wealth tax ahead of the autumn Budget, despite escalating borrowing pressures.
Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning £1.7 billion in new tax measures.
Retailers Warn £1.7bn Business Rates Hike Could Accelerate High Street Decline
Interest Rates ‘Could Be Cut’ If Rachel Reeves Raises Taxes This Autumn
Bank of England Could Cut Rates More Than Expected If Reeves Raises Taxes, Say Economists
Calls for Rachel Reeves to Resign After Emotional PMQs and Policy U-turn
The Chancellor appeared visibly emotional during Wednesday’s PMQs, with a spokesperson later attributing her reaction to a “personal matter.” However, it has since emerged that Reeves had a private confrontation
Rachel Reeves accused of using questionable figures in spending review
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has come under fire for allegedly using questionable figures in her spending review, after failing to explain how government departments would achieve planned savings clearly.
Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to cut the tax-free Isa allowance
Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to cut the tax-free Isa allowance, bowing to growing pressure from the City.
Coates family considers £9bn sale of Bet365, sources say
The billionaire Coates family, founders of online gambling giant Bet365, are exploring a possible sale of the business that could value the company at up to £9 billion, according to