Rishi Sunak warns victory of George Galloway is “beyond alarming” at public address March 1, 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the victory of George Galloway in the Rochdale by-election is “beyond alarming”. Speaking outside Downing Street on Friday, he said: “In recent weeks and months, we have seen a shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality. “What started as protests on our streets have descended into intimidation, threats and planned [...]
Approval for £144m US takeover of UK’s largest microchip plant Nexperia March 1, 2024 The £144m takeover of the UK's largest microchip plant by a New York-listed group has been approved by the Government.
A&O Shearman elects leadership team effective in May once merger completes March 1, 2024 Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy (A&O) has elected its senior partner and managing partner that will take over post-merger of A&O Shearman
Women more likely to find top roles at family-run businesses – here’s why March 1, 2024 The analysis, compiled from the 2023 London Stock Exchange and IPO data and conducted by Investec Wealth & Investment (UK), showed just 16 per cent of directors of the firms that completed IPOs in 2023 are women.
Court told that Matt Hancock’s tweet did not name Andrew Bridgen in ongoing libel battle March 1, 2024 Andrew Bridgen’s claim of libel from a tweet issued by Matt Hancock “fails to set out” any evidence that the tweet was about him, a court was told. The expelled former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen launched legal action against the ex-health minister and current independent MP, Matt Hancock last year. Bridgen had the whip removed [...]
Five questions with Jenny Biggam, founder of the7stars media agency March 1, 2024 Placing the spotlight on the behind-the-scenes moments shaping some of the UK's most exciting businesses, Jenny Biggam, founder of the7stars media agency, is the first to take part in our founder pen pal series.
Caffè Nero creates over 1,000 jobs as sales jump by £100m March 1, 2024 The group behind Caffè Nero created more than 1,000 jobs as its sales surged by more than £100m during its latest financial year, according to new documents.
Elon Musk files lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman amid regulator scrutiny over Microsoft March 1, 2024 Elon Musk has taken legal action against OpenAI and its chief executive, seeking to force it to return to its founding principles over profit.
London’s tourist tax: 63 per cent of international tourists would spend more if levy was scrapped March 1, 2024 Some 63 per cent of international tourists would be more likely to make large purchases in the UK if tax-free shopping was re-introduced, fresh polling has revealed. The bombshell data, launched before the Spring Budget, where there have been rumours it could be scrapped, is based on a study of 8,000 people from the USA, [...]
Start-up splash: British Business Bank’s ‘mandate’ could change to beef up growth investment March 1, 2024 A new government could change the mandate of the state-backed British Business Bank to enable it to ramp up investment into bigger start-up rounds, its chief executive has suggested. Speaking with City A.M.’s Bonds & Ballots series, Louis Taylor, the chief executive of the state-owned development bank, said there “is some scope” for a new [...]