Intertek to bow to pressure on £10bn private equity takeover May 13, 2026 FTSE 100 giant Intertek is poised to accept a £10bn takeover offer from a Swedish private equity firm after months of uncertainty, in what would be a huge blow to the London Stock Exchange. The testing and quality assurance firm said on Wednesday morning that it “would be minded” to recommend the latest offer from [...]
Government urged to accelerate review of ‘disruptive’ EV sales targets May 13, 2026 A leading London-listed car dealership has called on the government to speed up its review of electric vehicle sales targets, which it said “disrupts” the car sales market. AIM-listed Vertu Motors has said the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate scheme is hitting its profits and “distorting” its volumes and margins. The scheme was brought in [...]
Allianz Delivers Record Operating Profit in Strong Start to 2026 May 13, 2026 1Q 2026 This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260512320157/en/ Total business volume at 53.0 billion euros, an internal growth of 3.5 percent1. This was driven by a strong development in Property-Casualty and Asset Management Operating profit rises 6.6 percent and reaches a record level of 4.5 billion euros Shareholders’ core net [...]
Burberry hopes for boost from its bet on British May 13, 2026 Burberry approaches its crucial full-year results amid a drastic turnaround. Felix Armstrong unpacks what analysts and investors will be expecting from the FTSE 100 fashion house Is there anything more British than Olivia Colman serving fish and chips? The minds behind Burberry’s turnaround – and a recent ad campaign starring the actress – will be [...]
Arsenal in talks with architects Populous over Emirates expansion May 13, 2026 Arsenal are in talks with Populous, the architects behind the original Emirates Stadium design, as they weigh up how best to expand their 60,000-seater home. Sources familiar with the process insist that all options remain on the table, from major works that would likely require a temporary a move away from the Emirates, to smaller [...]
Employers think Gen Z has forgotten how to work – are they right? May 13, 2026 Over half of UK employers are worried about Gen Z behaviour and professionalism. Here’s three things they can do, according to Eliza Filby ‘Why won’t our graduates just pick up the phone?’ is the most frequent complaint I hear from leaders. It may be the point of most frustration but it’s far from the most [...]
Sorry Miranda, fear-led leadership doesn’t work for women anymore May 13, 2026 The icy, fear-led leadership of Devil Wears Prada fame is not only no longer in vogue, it's no longer effective, writes Lissele Pratt.
Campanelle hopes to pick up Toast the City Best Restaurant win May 13, 2026 Campanelle is one of our favourite new Square Mile restaurants, a vast Italian dining room set inside the beautifully restored London Shipping Exchange on Billiter Street. Created by restaurateur Ninai Zarach, the all-day venue is an excellent showcase for grand City architecture. The menu takes inspiration from across Italy, catering for everything from breakfast meetings [...]
Fifa may come under pressure over World Cup ticket resale strategy May 13, 2026 Fifa may come under pressure to drop its lucrative World Cup ticket resale strategy following law changes in Canada, experts have warned. The Canadian province of Ontario – with a capital in Toronto that will host matches – passed laws in its recent budget banning the resale of tickets for above their initial value, resulting [...]
Trapstar: London clothing brand put up for sale on insolvency marketplace May 13, 2026 A London clothing brand that has been worn by the likes of Jay Z and Rihanna has been put up for sale on an insolvency marketplace, City AM can reveal. Trapstar, which sells luxury streetwear popular with young people, is seeking a buyer to help meet working capital challenges. The brand, which was founded in [...]