The Notebook: Adrian Biles on upholding standards for lawyers and a breathless read about HSBC’s murkier histories September 14, 2023 Where interesting people say interesting things. Today, it’s Adrian Biles, managing partner of law firm Child & Child Lawyers must live up to a standard – whether trained or otherwise Recent events in the legal profession remind me of the wise words of an early mentor, one of the UK’s leading corporate lawyers. On retirement, [...]
France’s Macron set to meet Starmer as Labour bids to boost global standing September 13, 2023 Emmanuel Macron is reportedly set to host Sir Keir Starmer next week for a meeting in Paris, as the Labour leader seeks to boost his international standing ahead of the next general election. Labour has not yet confirmed reports that Sir Keir and the French President will meet, after reports that a meeting in the [...]
Former Patisserie Valerie chief financial officer among four charged with fraud September 13, 2023 The former chief financial officer of the company behind bakery Patisserie Valerie has been charged with fraud alongside three others, including his wife.
Forced prepayment meter installation ban extended September 13, 2023 Energy suppliers have been banned from forcibly installing prepayment meters for people over 75 and in homes with children aged under two.
Zara owner Inditex extends lead over H&M as world’s biggest fashion company September 13, 2023 Zara owner Inditex reported on Wednesday a jump of 40 per cent in profit for the six months to July
Bernard Looney: A celebrated BP career ends more suddenly than anyone expected September 13, 2023 BP boss Bernard Looney's resignation brings to an end a lengthy career at the oil giant, where he was identified as a rising star early on
Apple’s iPhone 15: Everything you need to know September 13, 2023 More recycled materials and better cameras were among the key announcements as Apple unveiled the new iPhone and Apple Watch ranges.
The Notebook: Ian Whittaker on brand activism, the price of streaming and why you should give the 5am wake-up call a try September 13, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s leading City analyst Ian Whittaker Why businesses now have another worry on their list: the politics of their consumers The story of Bud Light is set to become a textbook classic of marketing courses everywhere. For those who are not [...]
Smurfit Kappa reaches deal on mega-merger with US rival WestRock in move away from London September 12, 2023 London-listed Smurfit Kappa will form one of the world’s largest packaging companies as it announced a multi-billion tie-up with US rival WestRock. The Ireland-headquartered business said that the merger would create a giant with around 34 billion US dollars (£27 billion) in combined revenue last year. The deal will help Smurfit break into the US [...]
Barclays: Bank to cut 450 jobs as union brands move ‘unnecessary and unjustified’ September 12, 2023 British bank Barclays has told staff it is planning to cut around 450 jobs across the business, trade union Unite has said. Mid- to senior-level staff at the business’s head office are likely to be affected, the PA news agency understands. Unite, which represents staff members at the bank, said it was an “unnecessary and [...]
