Big private equity firms pull in more cash as winners take all

Shrinking pool of recipients points to coming wave of so-called zombie firms

Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Airbnb lures fans from US hotels after World Cup marketing push

Hotel bookings fall short of expectations as price-conscious fans opt to stay in American homes

Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

London rental affordability improves despite recent rise

The salary needed to afford a rental home in the capital has fallen by 17% in the past year

Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

Inside the risky race through the Strait of Hormuz

Vessels that dare to use route close to Oman’s coast face increased risk of Iranian missiles

Posted on Saturday July 11, 2026

‘It’s all about the number’: how Apollo gazumped Castlelake’s easyJet bid

Takeover battle for UK budget airline took a last-minute twist after US investment giant outbid rival

Posted on Friday July 10, 2026

US launches fresh strikes after Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran retaliates against targets in Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar

Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

US senator Lindsey Graham dies aged 71

South Carolina politician was one of the most influential and hawkish Republicans

Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

US launches more strikes after Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran hits commercial ship transiting the waterway, with Centcom saying crew member is missing from vessel

Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

Stranded pollock prompt EU to delay fish import controls for US

System introduced to crack down on illegal fishing has left cargoes stuck in docks for days

Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

The EU has ways out of its budget trap

Side agreements and special purpose funds could bypass the usual trench warfare

Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026