Co-op Bank enters exclusive talks with Coventry Building Society December 21, 2023 The Co-op Bank has entered exclusive talks with Coventry Building Society which could pave the way for a merger in the months to come.
Private equity firms line up London lawyers ahead of deals frenzy December 21, 2023 Private equity firms are predicting a busy first two months of deals next year - they're hiring lawyers and advisers now to get ahead of the game.
Sustainability Teams: The Architects of Future Proofing Corporate Strategies December 21, 2023 After 13 days of meetings, events and deals, nearly 100,000 delegates and finally an acceptance that the world must transition from a dependence on fossil fuels towards climate-neutral energy systems, COP 28 has come to an end. Having been there on behalf of Arcadis, my reflections are that while the principle of holding an important [...]
Tony Dalwood: Why Gresham House is ditching the London Stock Exchange December 21, 2023 Charlie Conchie interviews the biggest movers and shakers in tech, fintech and financial services. This week, chief executive of Gresham House, Tony Dalwood, explains why he’s leaving the London Stock Exchange. Rugby, says former Saracens fullback Tony Dalwood, can teach you a thing or two about business. “Teamwork, leadership qualities – and you know how [...]
Mark Kleinman: Well of sympathy runs dry for Thames December 21, 2023 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man that gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column. This week he tackles Thames Water's loan, CoStar Group's and listing reforms.
Like it or not, but we won’t get to net zero without oil and gas December 21, 2023 We must move towards a fully green energy system, but we can't get there without oil and gas, writes Stuart Payne
Best London restaurants: Brasseria founder Alberto Fraquelli December 20, 2023 Third-generation restaurateur Alberto Fraquelli, co-founder of the Brasseria group, tells us about his favourite London restaurants.
Lowry backs LIV Golf defector Rahm to feature in 2025 Ryder Cup December 20, 2023 Shane Lowry has insisted the door is open for Jon Rahm to join Team Europe if it meant them retaining the Ryder Cup despite the Spaniard defecting to the LIV Golf league. World No3 Rahm became the latest big name to join the breakaway tour, which is backed by Saudi Arabia and their sovereign Public [...]
Deeney named Forest Green Rovers manager after spell as player-coach December 20, 2023 Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has been named manager of Forest Green Rovers, taking over from David Horseman. Deeney, who joined the League Two side as a player-coach in August, takes the reins of the Gloucestershire side who are one point off the bottom of the league table. They face Gillingham on Friday in what [...]
European Super League: Could European Court of Justice verdict be end of the road? December 20, 2023 The ECJ verdict will mark the culmination of 32 months of legal wrangling.