Shawbrook weighs Aldermore bid as Firstrand looks to offload challenger bank May 25, 2026 Shawbrook is reportedly weighing up a merger with rival Aldermore after its owner put the challenger bank up for sale. The lender, which debuted on the London Stock Exchange last year, is in the early stages of considering a takeover, according to Sky News’ Mark Kleinman. South Africa-based financial services group Firstrand, which bought Aldermore [...]
I’m a Manchester United fan and marketing expert but Arsenal are cool May 25, 2026 Arsenal’s long-awaited success on and off the field has been earned with smart, patient planning, says Pitch founder (and Man Utd supporter) Henry Chappell. As a Manchester United fan since before the Fergie years, Arsenal’s march to Premier League glory and a Champions League final is a tough watch. And it’s just as hard to [...]
UK should learn from Australia’s pension funds May 25, 2026 Australia's pension funds have a long-term, globally minded investment approach that many countries, including the UK, admire.
Superdrug owner eyes up London float in $30bn dual listing May 23, 2026 The owner of Superdrug is eyeing up a blockbuster London float as part of a $30bn dual listing later this year. AS Watson, which owns the health and beauty retailer, plans to raise about $2bn by listing its shares in both London and Hong Kong before the end of 2026. The Superdrug owner would join [...]
KBRA Releases Research – European Data Centre Event—KBRA Event Recap May 22, 2026 KBRA releases a recap of its European Data Centre Event in London on 20 May, bringing together sector experts, investors, issuers, operators, bankers, and other market participants for an afternoon of discussions on the key themes shaping the European data centre landscape. The programme focused on how artificial intelligence (AI)-driven demand, power availability, development constraints, [...]
CoStar Data Shows Office Yield Gap Narrowing Between London and the Big Six May 22, 2026 Improving investor sentiment narrows the office yield gap between London and major regional markets, according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260522576099/en/ Based on a three-quarter trailing average, London’s transaction-based office [...]
Employment Rights Act will turbocharge creative interview techniques May 22, 2026 Driven by the upcoming Employment Rights Act, which grants unfair dismissal rights to new starters after July 1, 2026, businesses are expected to increase the use of creative vetting methods – like Duolingo’s “taxi driver test” – but this exposes them to legal risks of inadvertently causing discrimination or generating a costly perception of unfairness [...]
LivaNova Appoints Stefano Folli to Lead its Cardiopulmonary Business Unit May 21, 2026 LivaNova PLC (Nasdaq: LIVN), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced that Stefano Folli will join the Company as incoming President, Cardiopulmonary (CP), effective June 1, succeeding Franco Poletti, who will retire on July 31. Folli will partner closely with Poletti over the coming months to ensure a seamless leadership transition before assuming full responsibility [...]
KKR Invests in Fresha, the Leading AI-Powered Platform for Beauty and Wellness, at $1bn Valuation May 21, 2026 Fresha, the leading AI-powered marketplace and business management platform for the beauty and wellness industry, today announced an $80 million primary growth investment from funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm. The transaction values Fresha at over $1 billion, marking a defining milestone in its mission to transform how self-care businesses operate globally. [...]
Investec eyes City hiring spree in major move into UK private banking May 21, 2026 Investec, the FTSE 250 financier, has unveiled plans to boost its UK private bank in a major strategic move that will include hiring new talent in the City. The expansion will boost its banking presence in London, as it seeks out wealthy clients for what will become a ‘full service primary bank”. It has identified [...]