Is Lloyd’s of London the world’s oldest podshop?

No. But it’s sort of a bit like one

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Elon Musk: Wall Street’s new roll-up artist

SpaceX’s IPO has given the trillionaire even more firepower for acquisitions

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

AI and tech groups not in ‘a bubble situation’, says Schroders CIO

UK asset manager is optimistic in year of historically large tech IPOs

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Co-owning a holiday home has a luxe new look

Despite continued nervousness about sharing a property, those who love it are all in — and demanding upscale new options

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Now is not the time to weaken the UK’s bank rules

We should be clear about who is likely to benefit from an easing in the leverage ratio

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

JLR to target US ‘millionaires and billionaires’ with hybrid and petrol cars

Chief executive PB Balaji says America offers the British carmaker its biggest growth opportunity

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Starmer holds out prospect of cabinet job for Burnham

UK prime minister says Greater Manchester mayor should play a ‘big role in government’ as he faces potential leadership challenge

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

UK inflation unexpectedly held steady at 2.8% in May

Figure will ease BoE fears of a lasting impact from the Iran war

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

Investors pile into bullish dollar bets as ‘US exceptionalism’ trade returns

Traders expect buoyant American economy to keep Fed from cutting rates despite oil price fall

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026

‘Big spending vibes, small spending commitments’: Burnham’s tricky fiscal dance

The Greater Manchester mayor has hinted at a number of expensive policy ambitions but vowed not to raise tax

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2026