London Stock Exchange’s Pisces market set to host third tech deal September 22, 2026 The London Stock Exchange’s fledgling private Pisces market is set to receive another boost after a third tech company unveiled plans for an employee share sale on the platform. Veremark, which uses technology to conduct background checks and screening, will conduct a £6m share sale on the London Stock Exchange’s Private Securities Market (PSM), allowing [...]
Fast fashion copyright battle continues as Shein granted appeal against Temu September 21, 2026 Fast fashion retailer Shein has been granted permission to appeal against rival Temu in a first-of-its-kind copyright battle in the UK. A judge confirmed in a hearing on Monday that Shein can challenge a judgement handed down last month in the Court of Appeal. The judge said there were “compelling reasons” for the court to [...]
Tech the only bright spot as job security fears climb to highest level since 2023 September 21, 2026 Job security for British workers has fallen to a three-and-a-half year low across all sectors other than IT and telecoms, according to new data from S&P Global’s UK consumer index. The findings, based on a panel of 1,500 UK households, show the level of job insecurity was at its highest since February 2023 as consumers continue to [...]
Transient Secures Investment from Nasdaq Ventures to Advance Bank-Grade Governance for Enterprise AI September 21, 2026 Transient.AI (“Transient”), the secure AI operating system for regulated markets, announced a strategic investment from Nasdaq Ventures, joining lead investor NEXT Investors in the company’s Series A round. The investment advances Transient’s mission to bring bank-grade, policy-driven AI governance to regulated financial institutions worldwide. As financial leaders assess the security challenges of autonomous AI, enterprise [...]
How does a brand agency build a league identity like Ultimate Sevens from scratch? September 21, 2026 Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium will be centred around a different kind of ball on Thursday when the Ultimate Sevens rolls into town for its inaugural finals day. Backed by BIA Sports Group – the owners of Premier League club Sunderland – the Ultimate Sevens is brand new, and with it comes six teams that have [...]
Truelink Capital, Goldenpeak, Allied Industrial Partners and Axiom Equity win Sagard Private Equity Emerging Manager of the Year Awards 2026 September 21, 2026 Sagard has named Truelink Capital II, Goldenpeak Fund I, Allied Industrial Partners and Axiom Equity as the winners of its 2026 Emerging Manager of the Year Awards.1 Established in 2024, the awards are being presented by Sagard for the first time following the completion of Sagard’s partnership with Unigestion. The awards recognize emerging managers, or [...]
A tourist tax will be bad for all business, not just hotels September 21, 2026 Increasing the cost of hotel rooms and Airbnbs is not just a blow to the hospitality sector, it will hammer all businesses, argues James Ford.
Treating London and Manchester as rivals is absurd September 21, 2026 London's dominance is presented as a whirlpool, greedily sucking in talent from other regions. But London's growth aids Manchester, Birmingham and beyond.
Property tax uncertainty causes London luxury rents to soar September 21, 2026 Uncertainty over how the government might shake up property taxes at next month’s Budget is contributing to huge increases in the cost of renting a luxury house in London. Luxury property experts said fears that Andy Burnham could crack down on high-value homes, along with an influx of demand from the US and the Middle [...]
Three amazing hotels and restaurants to visit in Lisbon September 21, 2026 Discover three Lisbon stays—Tarabel, ME Lisbon and Locke de Santa Joana—pairing distinctive design with standout dining. Plan your visit.