Has YouGov been barraged by Farage? March 25, 2026 Nigel Farage has never been shy in locking horns with big business. Just ask Dame Alison Rose, whose stint at Natwest came to a sharp halt after a row with Farage over a debanking. The British banker resigned after Natwest admitted to “serious failings” in closing the Reform UK leader’s account at its high-net-worth subsidiary [...]
Revolut and Nationwide sharpen swords in battle to bank Britain March 25, 2026 If you had ‘Graham Norton sitting on a horse’ on your banking bingo card, congratulations. The BBC chat show host has swapped his famous sofa with a more equine-shaped seat in a TV appearance already sparking chatter among the upper echelons of the banking sphere. But take a closer look and beyond the Irish comedian’s [...]
RAC could jump-start London’s IPO engine with bumper £5bn float March 24, 2026 London’s IPO market could soon come motoring back, led by a bumper £5bn float from RAC as the roadside assistance firm defies market uncertainty to press ahead with its listing plans. The West Midlands-based business, founded in 1897, has reportedly held preliminary meetings with prospective investors and fund managers, in the clearest sign yet that [...]
Long shots look Order of the day in the Lincoln March 24, 2026 NATIONAL Hunt racing takes a backseat this weekend as Doncaster hosts the traditional curtain raiser to the Flat season, the William Hill Lincoln Handicap (3.35pm). Plenty has been said about current Lincoln favourite La Botte, who looked an unlucky loser in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer. Harry Eustace’s contender could be the [...]
Lexon × Jeff Koons Unveil the Chromatic Collection: a Colorful New Chapter for the Acclaimed Balloon Dog Lamp and Balloon Dog Speaker March 24, 2026 Eight new models introduce vibrant color variations, expanding the collection’s appeal to new and existing collectors alike.
Janus Henderson bidding war heats up as Trian and General Catalyst raises offer March 24, 2026 Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst have upped their cash offer for Janus Henderson, heating up the bidding war with Victory Capital. Trian and a group of investors led by General Catalyst said on Tuesday they had increased their all-cash offer to $52 (£38.8) a share, up from its previous offer of $49 [...]
Iran war: Staff at hedge fund Millennium weigh swapping Dubai for Jersey March 24, 2026 Hedge fund Millennium is exploring possible ways to settle staff who do not wish to return to Dubai in Jersey, as firms seek tax-favourable alternatives as the Middle Eastern conflict rages. The multi-manager firm, which had over 100 employees based in Dubai before the war broke out just under a month ago, is prepared to [...]
Crispin Odey tells court sacked receptionist was ‘dismissed for being a flirt’ March 24, 2026 Hedge fund tycoon Crispin Odey took the stand at the High Court in his case against the City watchdog, as he faced questions over his alleged behaviour toward young female employees at his eponymous hedge fund. Odey said he had a “very flirtatious relationship” with one of the women who alleged sexual harassment against him, [...]
Cancel student debt in exchange for first time buyer equity, housebuilders urge government March 24, 2026 Cash-strapped graduates struggling to get on the property ladder should have their debt written off in exchange for giving over a stake of their first home to the government, a new report has urged. The report, backed by more than 50 housing sector bodies including top housebuilders Vistry and Barratt Redrow, proposes offering a discount [...]
Mike Lynch estate blocked from appealing HPE damages ruling March 24, 2026 The estate of the late British tech tycoon Mike Lynch has been refused permission to appeal a High Court ruling that found him liable to pay damages to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) over its acquisition of Autonomy. Lawyers acting for Lynch’s estate had sought to challenge the 2022 judgment, which held Lynch and Autonomy’s former [...]