NBA Europe bosses using World Cup final to hold talks with football club chiefs July 15, 2026 NBA chiefs say they plan to hold further talks with bidders for franchises in its planned European league during the World Cup final weekend in New York. Spain – home to perhaps the two most important prospective NBA Europe franchise locations in Madrid and Barcelona – will be in town after they beat France in [...]
BNPL regulation is proof that industry and regulators can work together successfully July 15, 2026 It’s often argued that government regulation can hamper innovation, growth and competition. However, new regulations on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), which come into force today, demonstrate that government, regulators and industry can successfully collaborate to improve consumer outcomes, while also supporting retail and tech sectors. Since Clearpay launched in the UK in 2019, we’ve [...]
Activist investor pushes for M&C Saatchi break-up in ‘next year’ July 15, 2026 The investment firm pushing to break up M&C Saatchi has predicted that the advertising agency will not exist in its current structure within a year, in a move that would see one of Britain’s most well-known advertising agencies depart from the stock exchange. Christopher Mills, the founder of notorious activist investment shop Harwood Capital, said [...]
LA28 Olympic Hospitality Launches New Once-in-a-Lifetime Packages for Equestrian, Golf, Beach Volleyball and More July 14, 2026 “Follow My Team” Package is Coming Soon, Allowing Men’s & Women’s Basketball Fans Guaranteed Access to Their Favorite Team’s Matches
Tom Kerridge: No good restaurant has ever been run by accountants July 14, 2026 No good restaurant or pub has ever been run by accountants, celebrity chef Tom Kerridge told City AM as he pushes for a VAT cut for hospitality firms. The TV personality and restaurateur has spearheaded lobbying efforts for the government to slash VAT for hospitality companies, a move which he says would offer the struggling [...]
World Cup Semi-Finals: Expert Predictions & Best Free Bets 2026 July 14, 2026 As we enter the final week of the 2026 World Cup, just four teams remain. There are two semi-finals to look forward to, starting on Tuesday with France taking on Spain. Then 24 hours later, England and Argentina face off in what is sure to be a highly charged affair. Here, we take a look [...]
City watchdog eyes rules overhaul for UK asset managers July 14, 2026 The UK’s financial watchdog has proposed a host of reforms aimed at simplifying reporting for asset managers and end industry confusion over complicated regulations. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the modernisation of the rules will tailor requirements for asset managers, cut costs for firms and provide better data for the sector, saving managers £128m [...]
New Oxford Economics Study Shows the Social and Economic Impact of Bars July 14, 2026 Commissioned in partnership with AB InBev, the report examines how people around the world turn to bars to connect and build community
ACE Welcomes Telekom Srbija Group as Newest Member, Expanding Anti-Piracy Fight in Southeast Europe July 14, 2026 Top Telecommunications and Media Group Joins Global Coalition Protecting Creative Content and Strengthening Lawful Digital Markets
Humble Grape is up for two Toast the City Awards: Here’s why July 14, 2026 We have launched the Toast the City awards 2026 and throughout the year we’ll be speaking to some of our amazing Finalists – today it’s Enya Buchenau, marketing manager at Humble Grape and Vivat Bacchus. To vote for your favourite Square Mile spots for the 2026 awards, from bars and restaurants to galleries and green [...]