KBRA Releases Research – Energy Shock Tests Europe’s Consumer and Labour Resilience May 28, 2026 KBRA releases research examining how European and UK consumers and labour markets are absorbing another energy shock, with underlying resilience still evident despite weaker confidence and softer hiring. The report highlights that households enter the shock from a stronger aggregate position, supported by lower debt, elevated savings, and contained arrears, although these buffers are unevenly [...]
More Than Half of UK Businesses Say Hiring Has Become Harder as Employment Costs Rise by Almost 10% in a Year May 28, 2026 Employment Hero, the AI-powered employment platform, has published new data revealing that more than half of UK businesses believe employing staff has become more complex in the past 12 months, as rising costs and fears around new employment law requirements put fresh pressure on employers. The findings follow earlier research conducted by Employment Hero ahead [...]
European Firms Turn to Midsize Engineering Partners May 28, 2026 Enterprises seek focused providers that combine proximity, accountability and engineering depth for AI-native transformation, ISG Provider Lens® report says
FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: March 2026 May 28, 2026 Fuel crisis increases pressure on affordability as spending and payments dip, with more customers missing one, two and three payments year-on-year
2026 International Casino Awards: UK, Ireland & Rest of World Winners Revealed May 28, 2026 Casinos.com has revealed the winners of the second annual International Casino Awards, in conjunction with International Casinos Day®. Voted entirely by players, the 2026 awards cover more than 100 categories across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the rest of the world. Now in its second year, the awards range from the deeply serious, the Best [...]
Reply Expands Prebuilt AI Apps With New Production-Ready Applications to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption May 28, 2026 Reply [EXM, STAR: REY] today released a new set of Prebuilt AI Apps: ready-to-use agentic applications designed to drive efficiency and business growth by accelerating the integration of AI into enterprise processes. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260528283268/en/ In developing the Prebuilt AI Apps, Reply has identified key areas within [...]
Klarna Partners With Arrive for Parking in 15 Markets May 28, 2026 Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has partnered with Arrive, a leading global mobility platform, to bring seamless and flexible payment options to millions of consumers across 15 markets. Through the partnership, drivers will be able to pay for parking using Klarna’s Pay in Full, which will be available directly in Arrive’s [...]
Fluidra Appoints Juan Graham as Chief Financial Officer May 28, 2026 Fluidra’s Board of Directors appointed Juan Graham as Chief Financial Officer following a planned succession process. Xavier Tintoré, who has served as CFO since 2010, has decided to begin a new professional and personal chapter and will remain with the company over the coming months to ensure a smooth handover.
KKR to Open New Office in Milan, Strengthening Long-Term Commitment to Italy May 28, 2026 New office reflects KKR’s localisation strategy and opportunity in Italy’s evolving investment landscape
SMBC and Toshiba Jointly Develop New Equity Indices Using Advanced Quantum-Driven Technologies May 28, 2026 Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”) and Toshiba Corporation (“Toshiba”) today announced the joint development of the SMBC/TOSHIBA Quantum Driven Diversified Japan Equity Index and the SMBC/TOSHIBA Quantum Driven Diversified U.S. Equity Index, new equity indices realized with advanced quantum-driven technologies. Collectively, the indices are referred to as “SMBC/TOSHIBA Quantum Diversified” (the “Indices”). This press release [...]