The next shift isn’t about space. It’s about service. February 25, 2026 If 2026 is the year the office market resets, the next question is simple: where does the value actually come from? The answer isn’t square footage. It’s operations. For years, offices were treated as static assets. Build it, lease it, collect the rent. That model worked when capital was cheap and occupiers were less demanding. [...]
The office isn’t broken. The model was. February 20, 2026 For the first time in a long time, the office market looks set to turn in 2026. Not because sentiment has suddenly improved, but because the fundamentals are finally lining up. Property cycles don’t reset on headlines. They reset when the maths starts working again, and that moment is approaching. Over the last decade, offices [...]
UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 Gains Momentum Under GCC Secretariat Patronage Ahead of Guildhall Forum February 10, 2026 UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 Gains New Momentum Under GCC Secretariat Patronage Expanded partnership base and growing roster of senior participants reinforce initiative ahead of Guildhall forum in April 2026. London, February 2026—The Business Year (TBY) today announced significant new developments for its UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue, including formal patronage from the GCC Secretariat and a strengthened [...]
Providence Row February 5, 2026 Independent report highlights Providence Row Psychotherapy Service’s significant contribution in restoring hope and rebuilding lives for people facing homelessness in London LONDON, 30 JANUARY 2026 – Following the highest levels of rough sleeping ever recorded in the capital, the findings of an independent two-year evaluation of Providence Row’s award-winning ‘A Place Within’ (APW) outreach psychotherapy [...]
The Isle of Man’s quiet advantage in a noisy tax debate January 28, 2026 As larger jurisdictions grapple with the challenge of creating growth amid more complex tax and regulatory frameworks, a small Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea is offering a compelling counterpoint. For Alex Stokoe, Vice Chairman of the Isle of Man Wealth and Fund Services Association, the Isle of Man’s appeal is not built on headline-grabbing [...]
A new era in risk, control, and technology for financial institutions January 22, 2026 Financial markets run on confidence: confidence that models are governed, controls are real, and operational resilience can withstand stress. That’s why senior risk and control leaders are increasingly looking for forums that are practical, peer-led and grounded in how decisions are made inside institutions, not generic thought leadership. The Risk & Markets Show is the [...]
Retail capital ready to power UK growth January 19, 2026 RetailBook is set to unlock over £600bn of productive retail capital to power IPOsand bonds, driving UK growth and innovation. Retail investors are about to take centre stage in UK capital markets. After five years of unprecedented collaboration between the financial services industry, Government, HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Public Offers [...]
Meet the winners of Santander X Awards 2025 January 9, 2026 For all the talk of Britain’s startup slowdown, the winners of the Santander X Awards 2025 paint a rosier picture. Held under Santander’s global entrepreneurship platform, the awards recognise early-stage founders, startups and SMEs tackling structural challenges. This year’s winners span medical devices, women’s health and climate-resilient agriculture, united by a common theme of practical [...]
Beyond the neon lights: Discover Tokyo’s timeless traditions January 8, 2026 Japanese culture has always had a strong influence. Whether food, anime or Pokémon, Japan has captured attention from childhood and stayed with people for years whether they’ve visited the country or not. . Art such as “The Great Wave” and traditional themes like samurai are globally recognised, reflecting the country’s craft and pursuit of perfection. [...]
From avoidance to evidence: Britain should take the financial literacy test January 6, 2026 We all know an education bore who says at parties: “I would be a lawyer/accountant/doctor/engineer/etc but I just couldn’t be bothered to take the test.” We don’t believe them, so why should we believe a country that says, “We invented modern finance, but please don’t check our homework.” The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development [...]