Anne Ashworth

Anne Ashworth The heat that has gripped the City of London in the past week has been equalled by the ferocity of bid fever.

Suddenly, the usually low-profile telecoms sector is in the spotlight. In the wake of a major deal this week, it's being called the new 'billionaires' playground'.

Anne Ashworth Suddenly, the usually low-profile telecoms sector is in the spotlight. In the wake of a major deal this week, it's being called the new ‘billionaires' playground'.

Health and beauty is set to be a key High Street battleground, as recent autumn-winter shows staged by John Lewis and Marks & Spencer indicate.

Investors should be on their guard in the face of politicians' promises, especially when the source of finance for a plan has not been specified.

In the wake of the World Cup, the costly man bag that a football star is proud to carry is emerging as the product with most promise.

The Reit is one of the summer's hottest investments, an object of desire among the US groups that are currently scouring Britain for giveaway buys.

Britain's second city must promote itself better to reap the 'phenomenal' prize on offer, says West Midlands mayor Richard Parker.

Manchester has the No10 of the North – now what about us?' That's the question being asked of Andy Burnham in Britain's other cities.

The surge in demand for restorative haircare and the 'lipstick effect' are boosting sales at cosmetics giant L'Oreal and others.