Pension funds pledged a private investment splurge. Three years on, has anything changed? July 15, 2026 When 11 of the UK’s largest pension providers signed a deal to pump billions into unlisted companies in July 2023, the mood at Mansion House in the City was celebratory. Then Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hailed the signing a “great personal triumph” for then Lord Mayor, Sir Nicholas Lyons. If the remainder of the UK defined [...]
Carbon credits are moving up the boardroom agenda July 1, 2026 Over the past six years, climate commitments have quietly become a mainstream feature of corporate strategy. Since 2019, the number of Fortune Global 500 (FG500) companies with at least one climate commitment has tripled, rising from 24 per cent to 72 per cent. Collectively, these companies represent more than a third of global GDP. But [...]
Carbon markets must industrialise or the net zero transition stalls June 17, 2026 When nearly three in four of the world’s largest companies commit to something, it signals a fundamental shift in how business leaders think about risk and opportunity. Climate Impact Partners’ latest analysis of Fortune Global 500 companies found that 72 per cent now hold at least one climate commitment, up from fewer than one in [...]
BP chair ousted over ‘volcanic’ behaviour after less than a year May 26, 2026 The chair of BP has been fired after less than a year, after “serious concerns” about his conduct were lodged with the energy major’s board. Albert Manifold was stripped of his roles as chair and director of the London-listed petrochemicals giant having only taken the reins last July, with director Amanda Blanc saying the board [...]
Executive Leadership and Search Specialist Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake in David Sole-run School for CEOs May 21, 2026 Carlyle and School for CEOs’ combined client base includes Aberdeen, Wood Mackenzie, Scottish Rugby, Quorum Cyber, Edrington, Aviva, Baillie Gifford, SSE, Greene King, and Gallagher
‘Sounds too good to be true?’ City watchdog clamps down on social media insurance scams May 20, 2026 The Financial Conduct Authority is cracking down on insurance scams advertised on social media and messaging platforms after finding half of young drivers have purchased illegitimate insurance premiums this way. The regulator said nearly 40 per cent of drivers aged 17-25 are “unconfident” in spotting the signs of a fake insurance policy, meaning “thousands could [...]
UK Private Capital raises alarm over ‘slow and unclear’ progress from Mansion House signatories May 19, 2026 A leading private capital trade body has raised the alarm over the lack of urgency from Mansion House signatories to meet their commitments and increase allocations into venture capital. UK Private Capital, which was previously known as the British Venture Capital Association, has called on signatories to work faster, after uncovering limited evidence of any [...]
Lansdowne Partners launches VC fund to scale UK innovation to global commercial success May 14, 2026 Lansdowne Partners has launched a venture capital fund focused on backing high potential UK companies emerging from the country’s world class university research base and start up ecosystem. The fund announces a first close of $150 million and will hold a second and final close in December, with indicated interest in excess of the fund [...]
Winning Champions Cup players should get mega cash bonuses May 1, 2026 Sometimes I think Investec Champions Cup matches with something on the line could do with even more jeopardy. Bordeaux Begles, Bath Rugby, Leinster and RC Toulon will battle it out this weekend across the Atlantic and Aviva Stadiums. But what if there was a briefcase full of cash pitchside for the winners of each of [...]
Truespeed and Freedom Fibre Complete Strategic Merger April 30, 2026 Freedom Fibre and Truespeed have today confirmed the completion of their merger, following regulatory approval, creating the Freedom Truespeed Group: a scaled, capital-efficient full fibre platform with an expanded regional footprint across the UK. The transaction brings together two highly complementary full fibre networks, with the combined business serving more than 412,000 premises Ready for [...]