By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Professional Services Editor Maria Ward-Brennan is the Professional Services Editor at City AM, focused on law, Big Four, and other management and accounting consulting firms. She was previously a litigation reporter at The Lawyer. Contact her via email at maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B.

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Labour pulls back from ‘day one’ protections as it unveils workers’ rights overhaul

October 10, 2024

Labour has pulled away from its pledge to give employees protection from unfair dismissal from the first day in a job, according to reports, as it unveils its long-awaited package of employment reforms today. The Employment Rights Bill, which Labour promised to introduce within its first 100 days, is set to be laid before Parliament [...]
New sanctions unit launched with ‘enhanced powers’ to fine businesses

October 10, 2024

The UK government has launched a new unit to crackdown on businesses that are in breach of UK sanctions, in an effort to strengthen Britain's sanctions regime
‘Overwhelming’ number of Brits back water firms being sued over pollution

October 10, 2024

An "overwhelming" amount of the public supports water companies being sued for financial damages, as the sewage pollution puts the limelight onto water businesses
Thames Water creditors in talks with Ofwat for debt rescue plan

October 9, 2024

A creditor group has held a meeting with water watchdog Ofwat this week, to pitch plans to keep the troubled Thames Water out of state ownership
Global trade at risk: Lloyd’s forecasts over $14 trillion economic fallout from conflicts

October 9, 2024

Lloyd's of London warns that a potential geopolitical conflict could devastate the global economy, triggering $14.5 tn in losses over the next five years and upending global trade
Hotel group in £118m lawsuit against Lloyds over alleged mistreatment

October 8, 2024

Luxury hotel chain Macdonald Hotels is suing the Scottish subsidiary of Lloyds Bank as it claims it was "seriously wronged' by the bank, resulting in it losing out on millions of pounds
Serious Fraud Office settles alleged media leaks trial at eleventh hour

October 8, 2024

On the eleventh hour, ENRC has settled its dispute with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), bringing an end an eternal legal action
The lawyer’s therapist: Turning legal insights into emotional clarity

October 8, 2024

Former lawyers, now therapists, a unique business model of trying to get City lawyers to open up. The Carvalho Consultancy founder Annmarie Carvalho explains the concept
Alleged leaks and media ties: Trial against former SFO staff put on 24-hour hold

October 7, 2024

Former senior employees of the Serious Fraud Office, set to face a seven week civil trial over the fallout over a probe into ENRC, has since been put on a 24-hour hold
Elliott’s appeal over London Metal Exchange nickel shutdown dismissed

October 7, 2024

A UK court has dismissed Elliott Investment Management bid to appeal a decision in the nickel case against the London Metal Exchange.

Late payments costing UK economy £11bn as SMEs struggle to invest

Can football conquer the US? Why culture is key this World Cup

The best places to eat sandwiches in Lisbon, from bifanas to pregos

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