Claire’s Accessories administrators hand creditors nearly £10m bill September 22, 2026 The administrators of collapsed jewellery retailer Claire’s Accessories have billed nearly £10m for their work, with bosses charging more than £1,500 per hour. The retail chain collapsed for the second time in January, just months after private equity firm Modella Capital bought it out of administration last September. The double collapse of Claire’s looks set [...]
Burnham and Trump strike UK-US defence AI deal September 22, 2026 Britain will link its military AI taskforce with its US counterpart under a new defence pact, deepening transatlantic tech ties as AI plays a growing role on the battlefield. The UK’s Defence Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce will work with the US Department of War’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to accelerate the deployment of [...]
Prem Rugby announces record deal with key partner September 22, 2026 Prem Rugby this morning announced a record deal with ball provider Gilbert that took their partnership beyond 30 years. The agreement, confirmed ahead of this weekend’s opening round of fixtures, is the longest deal agreed between the two organisations. Its value was not disclosed. Prem Rugby’s Kelly Cooke said that “a partnership of this length [...]
Xpansiv and Verdane Announce Strategic Partnership and Capital Raise to Advance Global Acquisitions and Product Expansion September 22, 2026 Growth investment supports Xpansiv’s M&A strategy, international expansion, and product development
Kingfisher shares rocket after B&Q owner lifts profit target September 22, 2026 Home improvement group Kingfisher saw its shares rocket after the group lifted its profit target, despite summer heatwaves pushing down sales at B&Q. The FTSE 100 retailer, which also owns Screwfix, said it now expects to make a pre-tax profit of between £595m and £635m, having previously guided between £565m and £625m. Last year, the [...]
Apple unveils new 600 capacity music venue in London – see pictures September 22, 2026 Apple is launching a new music venue in London with space for 600. The venue near Battersea Power Station has not yet revealed an opening date, but promises to connect fans and artists through intimate shows. The venue will have views towards the river and the Battersea Power Station and will cater to seated and [...]
Bureau Veritas Confirms LEAP | 28 Ambition, Upgrades Total Revenue Growth to Double-Digit in 2027 – 20281 and Targets EUR1 Billion Revenue in AI-Driven Markets and Services by 2030 September 22, 2026 Bureau Veritas (BOURSE:BVI): CAPITAL MARKETS DAY 2026 Today, Bureau Veritas hosts its Capital Markets Day. The Company will present an update on the progress of its LEAP | 28 strategy, building on three years of successful execution. › 2024-2026 achievements: Proven track record: mid-to-high single-digit organic revenue growth (7-8%) delivered across 2023–2026e2, with 115 basis [...]
Up for the cup: Chelsea captain Erin Cuthbert on her coffee side hustle, Ruby Alba September 22, 2026 Being captain of the team that has won the Women’s Super League eight times in the last decade might be enough to keep most people busy, but not Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert. Off the pitch, Cuthbert has her own coffee business, Ruby Alba, which she launched earlier this year in order to satisfy her entrepreneurial cravings [...]
Nscale vows stay in UK despite £35bn US stock market listing September 22, 2026 Nscale has vowed to keep Britain at the heart of its global expansion despite choosing New York over London for its blockbuster float, as the AI infrastructure firm looks to turn its UK base into an export hub for computing power. The Nvidia-backed firm believes jobs and expertise built in Britain can serve customers around [...]
Why the Revolut impersonation hack should be a wake-up call for the city September 22, 2026 The fact that a company as established as Revolut fell victim to such an attack underlines the threats facing financial services firms, says Graeme Stewart Who am I really talking too? That’s the uncomfortable question that is on everyone’s lips following reports that Revolut has been hit with a $3m ransom demand after a sophisticated impersonation scam. Indeed, the [...]