British bakery and fast-food chain, FTSE 250 constituent
New research proposes a 2% wealth tax on households with £100m+ assets to raise revenues and narrow inequality. The plan, authored by Gabriel Zucman and Ben Tippet, would require HMRC to assess total wealth, including private firms, assets, and charitable holdings, and would apply for a decade after wealth holders leave the UK. Prime Minister Burnham hints at tax reforms as discussions continue.
Greggs has reported a 7.2% rise in half-year sales to £1.1bn, driven by 34 net new stores and a shifted focus to higher-protein salads and iced beverages. Pre-tax profit has jumped about 20% to £76m as it expands formats and maintains price stability amid inflation; the chain is also trialling Greggs Express in petrol forecourts.
Fringe coverage shows comedians embracing live audiences and personal storytelling as social media helps reach targeted crowds. Performers are weaving personal experiences into sets, with some addressing race, identity and resilience amid broader global tensions.
The 70-metre Bayeux Tapestry has opened at the British Museum and has drawn huge public demand and sell-out timed tickets. The loan from France followed a private preview attended by King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron; the museum expects about 1 million visitors before the exhibition ends in July 2027.