Jonathan Reynolds’ industrial strategy is straight out of the 60s August 3, 2026 Jonathan Reynolds, the new business secretary, has set out a vision for publicly owned services, with private sector partnerships, still under public control – a baffling vision from some eccentric economic bestiary, says Eliot Wilson Andrew Murray Burnham has been in Downing Street for two weeks now. He promised – new Prime Ministers always promise [...]
BXB Estates Completes AED 110 Million Record-Breaking Sale, the Highest Residential Transaction in Jumeirah Golf Estates History August 3, 2026 BXB Estates has completed the highest residential transaction in the history of Jumeirah Golf Estates, with an AED 110 million sale setting a new benchmark for one of Dubai’s most prestigious residential communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260802727970/en/ Negotiated by Alfie Tabrez, Managing Partner of BXB Estates, the transaction [...]
Why Albania’s Tirana could be the city break of the future August 3, 2026 “Tirana is like a cross between Mumbai and Las Vegas,” I was told by a teenage traveller a week before I arrived in Albania’s capital city. “I’ve never been to either place, but at least that’s how I imagine them to be.” I’m not sure if Tirana is really like either of those cities, but [...]
First Plus Expands Relationship with SS&C to Support Cross-Border Operations in APAC August 3, 2026 SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that First Plus Asset Management (FPAM), a multi-asset investment management firm, has selected SS&C to provide cross-border operations support across Asia. SS&C will service First Plus across the full investment lifecycle, delivering a scalable, integrated solution supporting transfer agency, order management and execution and investment accounting. FPAM [...]
FCA crypto crackdown will ‘wipe out’ bad actors, says Coinbase boss August 1, 2026 The financial watchdog’s clampdown on digital assets will remove bad actors and attract more customers, The UK boss of one of the world’s largest crypto platforms has said. Keith Grose, UK chief executive of Coinbase, said the rules outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) earlier this month will “wipe out” firms who do not [...]
FIA Completes ‘Deal of the Century’ for FIA World and European Rally Championships July 31, 2026 Following FIA approval, Cosmobilis, a French automotive technology platform and Park Square Capital, a leading private credit investor, have acquired WRC Promoter GmbH. The landmark new deal will drive never before seen levels of investment into rally, transforming the sport, its governance, and the financial strength of the FIA. The new agreement will expand the global audience, enhance fan experience, and create new growth opportunities across both championships. FIA branding will be significantly increased across worldwide events and broadcasts. A new FIA Growth Fund will be established to support global rally development initiatives.
Healey announces early Budget July 31, 2026 John Healey has confirmed he will deliver his first Budget on 28 October as he pledged to “shift power and money out of Westminster”. The Chancellor said on Friday that his first fiscal statement would “back Britain’s communities” setting the stage for a Budget that economists have predicted will be the country’s third in a [...]
Can a team of retail veterans solve Argos’ catalogue of woes? July 31, 2026 The death of the Argos catalogue in 2021 after nearly half a century prompted a period of mourning for many in Britain – including the retailer’s new owner. “I used to sit around the kitchen table putting green shield stamps into books,” Richard Pennycook said on Friday, referring to the original iteration of the catalogue. [...]
Boozy lunches still on the menu: Law firms bankroll juniors to schmooze clients in the City July 31, 2026 The long lunch, a cornerstone for corporate workers wooing clients in the City, has been considered to be on the decline with the rise of hybrid working, stretched budgets, and a new cohort of young professionals opting for alcohol-free options. But at law firms, this tradition is not off the menu; instead, it is being [...]
Britain needs a Marshall Plan for civic life July 31, 2026 The “Marshall Plan for Civic Life” proposes a multi-billion pound, multi-year investment fund, supported by a collaborative effort between citizens, the state, philanthropy, and the private sector, say Polly Curtis and James Plunkett Andy Burnham needs to find money for defence. He needs to find money for social care. He needs to find money for [...]