MVNO Europe calls on the European Commission to enable a true Single Market for mobile connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT) through the Digital Networks Act November 20, 2025 The upcoming legislative proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA) marks a defining moment for the European Union to build a true Single Market for electronic communications based on openness, competition and innovation. MVNO Europe believes the upcoming DNA should build on the achievements of the existing EU regulatory framework by strengthening competition among diverse [...]
Money talks, but culture counts in transatlantic law firm tie-ups November 20, 2025 A merger between a notable US outfit and a UK-headquartered legal firm used to be a rare event, but with the focus on global dominance, these strategic moves are now attracting more attention – as more firms begin to follow suit. This week, London-based Ashurst agreed to merge with Seattle-based Perkins Coie, and overnight it [...]
In Ponzi scheme Britain, parenthood is a luxury November 20, 2025 The promise that if you work hard, you will be able to own a home and raise a family is breaking down in real time, says new dad Simon Clarke I am about to do something that an uncomfortable number of British men cannot: become a Dad again. A little boy, since you ask. It [...]
Family businesses on brink after inheritance tax crackdown November 19, 2025 The damage wrought by the Chancellor’s inheritance tax crackdown on family firms has been laid bare by fresh research that found over a third are on the brink of closure before the end of the parliament. A poll of family business owners found nearly two thirds of the UK’s 4.8m family businesses are worried about [...]
Top foreign policy analyst and Tory councillor jumps ship to Reform November 19, 2025 Reform UK has lured a leading security and foreign policy analyst from the Conservatives to provide advice to the party and its leader, Nigel Farage, in what appears to be Reform’s latest move aimed at professionalising party operations. Dr Alan Mendoza, who heads up the Henry Jackson Society, a trans-Atlantic foreign affairs and security think [...]
Lloyds to acquire London fintech in bid to grow digital offerings November 19, 2025 Lloyds Banking Group is acquiring London based fintech Curve, as it looks to boost its digital offerings and compete against popular challenger banks. Curve, which was founded in 2015, operates as a digital payment wallet which combines all debit and credit cards alongside alternative payment sources, such as cryptocurrency, onto a single platform. The platform [...]
MasterChef maker suffers £10m hit amid Greg Wallace scandal November 19, 2025 Turnover at the maker of MasterChef slumped to its lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic as the Greg Wallace scandal became public, it has been revealed. Wallace announced he was stepping away from the hit BBC show in November 2024 after an investigations into allegations from 13 individuals was launched. The allegations, which spanned 17 [...]
Medscape Disrupts Medical AI with Industry-First Trusted Medical Intelligence Powering Clinical Precision for 13+ Million HCPs Globally November 19, 2025 Codeveloped with clinicians, Medscape AI is the first and only advanced AI reference tool powered by three decades of Medscape expertise, peer-reviewed literature, and real-time news insights – empowering HCPs globally with fast, accurate, and trustworthy medical insights.
Palantir and PwC UK Sign a Multi-Year, Multi-Million-Pound Deal to Accelerate AI Transformation as Preferred Partners in the UK November 19, 2025 The renewed alliance reflects the continued relationship between PwC and Palantir, bringing together deep industry expertise and cutting-edge AI platforms to deliver transformational results for clients and stakeholders.
Michael Caines checks in at The Stafford November 19, 2025 Legendary chef Michael Caines is taking on his next big project – and returning to London after decades away. He speaks to Carys Sharkey Michael Caines last worked in London when he was just a teenager. Now aged 56, he’s one the UK’s most recognised chefs, – and he’s back in the capital. This time, [...]