Floating in London would be my ‘signature achievement’, ClearScore CEO September 23, 2025 Floating credit score giant ClearScore on the London Stock Exchange would be “my signature achievement”, the company’s co-founder and chief executive has said. Speaking on an up-coming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, Justin Basini opened up about the plans being drawn up to take ClearScore public in the next couple of years. He [...]
How Ordnance Survey is fighting to stay relevant against Google and Apple September 8, 2025 The chief executive of Ordnance Survey has revealed how the historic mapping agency is taking the fight to US giants Google and Apple to remain relevant in the 21st century. Nick Bolton, who runs the Southampton-headquartered business which traces its roots back to the reign of George III, has insisted Ordnance Survey remains crucial to [...]
‘It’s not a fair fight’: HMV boss issues Rachel Reeves Autumn Budget tax demand September 8, 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to reform business rates in the Autumn Budget by the boss of HMV. Phil Halliday, in an up-coming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, said the current system should be altered to make it fairer for UK retailers. The managing director added that businesses such as HMV are [...]
Butlin’s boss reveals where possible new UK site could be September 4, 2025 The chief executive of Butlin’s has revealed where in the UK the holiday resort chain could open a new site in the future. Jon Hendry Pickup, speaking on a new episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, said expanding beyond the company’s current three locations “would definitely” be something it would be interested in pursuing [...]
Butlin’s boss: We’re not going to tax ourselves to success August 26, 2025 The chief executive of holiday park chain Butlin’s has hit out at Chancellor Rachel Reeves after saying increases taxes on businesses is not the way to improve the UK economy. Speaking on an up-coming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, Jon Hendry Pickup said the country is “not going to tax ourselves to success” [...]
Trustpilot: Can reviews site really be trusted? August 20, 2025 Trustpilot’s CEO has insisted his reviews site “isn’t perfect” but wants to be “the universal symbol of trust”. Speaking on the latest episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, Adrian Blair defended the FTSE 250 business when asked whether Trustpilot could actually be trusted itself. Since being founded in 2007 by Peter Holten Mühlmann, the [...]
Trustpilot boss: If I was Keir Starmer for the day, this is what I’d do August 11, 2025 The chief executive of FTSE 250 firm Trustpilot has revealed what his first order of business would be if he succeeded Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister for just one day. Speaking on an up-coming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, Adrian Blair pointed to his desire to go after what he described as [...]
Bupa boss: ‘The NHS needs fine-tuning but its soul will remain’ August 6, 2025 The UK boss of Bupa has rejected calls for the NHS to move to an insurance model, and while it needs "fine-tuning," its "soul will remain".
Ordnance Survey: Financial services firms help boost sales to new record August 5, 2025 Profit at Ordnance Survey has slipped despite its revenue jumping to almost £200m during the historic company’s latest financial year. The Southampton-headquartered business, which traces its roots back to the reign of George III, has posted a pre-tax profit of £17.6m for the 12 months to 31 March, 2025, down from the £22m it achieved [...]
Should the wealthy always go private to save the NHS? July 28, 2025 It’s no secret that the NHS has been under pressure for years and the strain on its resources looks like not letting up any time soon. With staffing shortages, long waiting times, funding issues, an aging population and a rise in demand, the NHS has its back up against the wall. But should those who [...]