UK polo patrons linked to laundering of Venezuelan oil sale proceeds, says US Treasury

Couple accused of using their positions at now-defunct Swiss bank MBaer to ‘further payments’ relating to corruption

Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

UK government grilled over Vistry finances

Shadow housing minister raised questions over critical partner in housebuilding scheme

Posted on Saturday March 14, 2026

How to build a defensive Isa

As markets reel from the war in the Middle East, some UK investors are seeking a path to safety

Posted on Saturday March 14, 2026

Odey told receptionist he was in ‘deep trouble’ after she alleged he tried to kiss her

Financier had already received a final written warning from his hedge fund about his contact with female staff, court heard

Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Stockpickers: Legal & General, Balfour Beatty, Domino’s Pizza

Our experts discuss which companies to buy, sell or hold this week

Posted on Friday March 13, 2026

Japan loses its thirst for vending machines

Drinks companies cut networks as rising costs and driver shortages undermine business model

Posted on Sunday March 15, 2026

Trump urges China and UK to send warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President’s plea for help comes after he told US jets to bomb Iran’s Kharg Island, deepening fears of protracted oil crisis

Posted on Saturday March 14, 2026

US oil groups in line for $63bn windfall from Gulf war disruption

American producers will be among biggest beneficiaries if crude prices average $100 a barrel this year

Posted on Saturday March 14, 2026

Trump calls on China and UK to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

Paris said it would send 10 warships but London has declined to deploy an aircraft carrier to the Gulf

Posted on Saturday March 14, 2026

UAE port struck after US hits military assets at Iranian export hub

Authorities say Fujairah attack was intercepted and blaze under control after American forces target Kharg Island

Posted on Saturday March 14, 2026