As it happened: Stocks jump on peace hopes; Reeves hit by falling retail sales and surge in borrowing Markets Good morning and welcome back to the Morning Wire liveblog. Oil prices remain volatile and heightened as peace talks in the Middle East continue to run into stumbling blocks. Brent crude futures were up to $104 this morning following reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader was ordering for the nation’s enriched uranium reserves to remain in [...]
Trapstar: London clothing brand put up for sale on insolvency marketplace Business A London clothing brand that has been worn by the likes of Jay Z and Rihanna has been put up for sale on an insolvency marketplace, Morning Wire can reveal. Trapstar, which sells luxury streetwear popular with young people, is seeking a buyer to help meet working capital challenges. The brand, which was founded in [...]
UK retail sales surge at the fastest rate in four years Retail Retail sales unexpectedly rose in March as shoppers were boosted by good weather, according to new data. Retail sales volumes rose by 0.4 per cent in March 2025, following 0.7 per cent rise in February, according to the Office for National Statistics. Quarterly sales volumes rose by 1.6 per cent quarter on quarter and 1.7 [...]