‘We prefer the US’: Revolut’s Storonksy confirms plan for dual US-UK listing September 17, 2026 Revolut founder Nik Storonsky has confirmed that the bank is exploring a dual listing in New York and London, adding that he “prefers” the US market. The chief executive of the UK’s biggest fintech said he could not afford to miss out on a US listing, because the American market offers better upsides than London, [...]
Maven Partnership Expands Private Capital Talent Advisory Practice September 17, 2026 Charlie Steel, Partner, Private Capital, will lead the practice across markets with a clear mandate to advise alternative asset managers globally, across asset classes and functions
Hachette UK Launches Raising Readers PSA To Tackle Global Reading Decline Amongst Children September 17, 2026 Raising Readers is Hachette UK’s worldwide social impact campaign to combat the significant decline in children’s reading for pleasure, the single biggest predictor of a child’s future success. Reading to a child for just 10 minutes a day changes their life.
Barclays staff revolt against tightened work from home policy September 17, 2026 Barclays is facing growing backlash from its own staff over a decision to tighten its home working policy. Thousands of staff have backed a call to exempt from the bank’s decision to enforce working in the office three days a week. Employees at the London listed bank have also demanded a one-off payment to offset [...]
Beauty Tech Group profit triples as LED masks boom September 17, 2026 The Beauty Tech Group has more than tripled its first-half profit as booming demand for at-home beauty devices helped sales jump more than 40 per cent. The London-listed owner of Currentbody Skin, ZIIP Beauty and Tria Laser reported pre-tax profit of £17.5m for the six months to the end of June, up from £5m a [...]
Ultimate Championships delivered but can China at the 2027 Worlds? September 17, 2026 China didn’t feature much at the Ultimate Championships and Ed Warner questions whether they can at a home World Championships in 2027. “I might get told off. I just did a race, so I’m allowed to drink what I would like. Thank you so much,” said Lando Norris as he reached for a Coke after [...]
In defence of Ealing Broadway’s ‘calm space’ September 17, 2026 The arrival of an unlit hut at Ealing Broadway has naturally been the source of ridicule, but there is some sense behind it, says Sophie Maxwell Brown.
Aldermore’s sale interest shows banks are over motor finance September 17, 2026 Lloyds, Nationwide and Investec are all tipped to be circling Aldemore as its South African over prepares a sale. Samuel Norman takes a look at the runners and riders and what it could do for the market. Has the banking industry finally moved on from motor finance? The number of suiters circling Aldermore suggest as [...]
Loveholidays CEO: Travel is no longer discretionary, it’s an essential part of people’s lives September 17, 2026 Each week, we dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today, Loveholidays CEO Donat Rétif takes us through his career.
Sir James Cleverly: London needs its mojo back September 17, 2026 Council takeovers in Westminster and Wandsworth have offered the Tories a new confidence boost in London. Sir James Cleverly, once close to becoming party leader, speaks to Maurício Alencar about his ambition to lead the Conservatives into the next London mayoral election in 2028. Unprompted, Sir James Cleverly insists it’s “nonsense” that London is a [...]