Exclusive: Northzone partner says London is still top of investor wishlist September 23, 2022 London is still at the top of European investors’ wishlists according to global tech VC investor Northzone. Having recently raised €1bn in its largest funding round to date, Northzone partner Kilian Pender reckons businesses are still betting big on the City. “While it’s hard to tell what impact economic downturns are going to have on the [...]
Jupiter to sell £100m stake in Starling Bank at steep discount on April valuation September 22, 2022 FTSE 250 asset manager Jupiter is in advanced talks to sell a £100m stake in Starling Bank at a heavy discount on its most recent valuation of £2.5bn. Jupiter Fund Management is in talks with several of the challenger bank’s existing investors, with a view to offloading a seven per cent share in the firm, [...]
Let the battle for business’ hearts and minds begin September 22, 2022 Ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, roll up, roll up to the greatest political show on earth. That may be slightly overselling it, but it is heartening to see the economy and business once again at the heart of our political debate. Today will see the first of what we imagine will be pretty dramatic [...]
Revenues soar for Ten Lifestyle as banks splash the cash September 22, 2022 Interest rate hikes have boosted concierge group Ten Lifestyle’s revenues as banks with cash to splurge spend shell out on its services. Ten, whose clients include Coutts and Natwest Black, said net revenue for the year rose 35 per cent to around £46.8m yesterday, beating forecasts of £45m. The UK firm offers preferential access to [...]
Ebiquity chief says economic turmoil hasn’t hit marketing budgets just yet September 22, 2022 The testing macroeconomic backdrop has not yet cut into marketing budgets, said Ebiquity chief Nick Waters.
UK’s new housing minister vows to crack down on ‘immoral’ insurance deals September 22, 2022 The UK’s new housing minister has vowed to crack down on “immoral” practices in the insurance sector that “drive up prices for consumers,” after tower block leaseholders were hit with surging premiums in the wake of the Grenfell tower disaster. In a comment piece in The Telegraph, Housing secretary Simon Clarke said his department [...]
Industry body calls for seismic reforms to boost fracking September 22, 2022 The UK's leading onshore energy body has urged the Government to raise the maximum levels permitted for seismic activity involving fracking.
Government finally confirms licensing round for more North Sea projects September 22, 2022 The Government has confirmed its support for North Sea oil and gas licensing round, which is expected to be launched next month.
Lawyers welcome plans to boost arbitration laws to secure London’s status as leading disputes hub September 22, 2022 Lawyers have welcomed the Law Commission’s plans to amend the Arbitration Act 1996 with a view to strengthening the UK’s position as a “leading destination” for commercial disputes. The Law Commission’s plans aim to boost the cost savings, efficiency, and confidentiality benefits arbitration has over litigation, by strengthening the powers of arbitration tribunals and streamlining [...]
Ofgem warns Scottish Power and Utilita over customer protections September 22, 2022 Ofgem has slapped two of the UK's leading energy firms with provisional orders, requiring them to meet requirements to customers.