Retail investors turn to ‘options income’ ETFs in search for yield

Popularity of UK and European funds that use derivatives contracts to generate income soars in two years

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Starling’s profits eroded by rate cuts as bank fails to diversify

Revenue and profits fall at UK neobank as it looks to accelerate global expansion

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

SpaceX awards bragging rights to Goldman Sachs

It may seem petty, but bankers are obsessed with who gets IPO top billing

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Investec targets UK wealthy with private banking push

Group’s move set to intensify competition among lenders and fintechs chasing rich customers

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

AJ Bell boss warns of Isa reform ‘black hole’

Investment site says proposed rules could deter first-time investors

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Six takeaways from Musk’s 200,000-word planetary vision

Elon Musk’s rockets-to-AI conglomerate lays out its ambitions

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Senators seek to curb US Treasury’s ability to fund foreign allies

Bipartisan bill aims to restrict Scott Bessent’s use of $219bn Exchange Stabilization Fund

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Five people arrested over claims of fraud in UK local elections

Greater Manchester Police launches probe after reports surrounding ‘concerns about candidates’ in St Peter’s ward

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

The Supreme Court turns its back on 60 years of Black enfranchisement

Its decision in Louisiana vs Callais ignores the law and overturns precedent

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Closing tax loophole for oil groups will fund cost of living package, says Reeves

Chancellor sets out sweeping package of measures aimed at helping businesses and families

Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026