Has Brexit been a success? It’s too early to tell June 24, 2026 Ten years ago today the country woke to the news that the UK had voted to leave the European Union. Campaigners for Remain were horrified, pro-Brexit activists were jubilant, markets were panicked and in Westminster the Prime Minister, David Cameron, resigned. The magnitude of the Leave campaign’s victory – of their achievement – was sinking [...]
City law firm Shoosmiths launches Microsoft-led AI tool for junior lawyers June 24, 2026 City law firm Shoosmiths has launched a generative AI tool built with tech giant Microsoft to assist junior lawyers firm-wide in reviewing contracts. The firm said the tool is trained on insight from lawyers at Shoosmiths, including from its M&A practice, and follows a year-long pilot and building programme with Microsoft to enable junior lawyers [...]
A decade after Brexit, what does the City want next? June 24, 2026 The 46th floor of the iconic One Canada Square building was once home to the European Banking Authority. Towering over a sea of skyscraper headquarters adorned with the biggest names in finance, the watchdog’s office was both a nod to its regulatory might, turbocharged by the fallout from the 2008 crash, as well as to [...]
NIKE, Inc. Announces Planned CFO Transition June 23, 2026 David M. Denton named incoming Chief Financial Officer
Advertising at World Cup: Levi’s genius, hydration breaks and dodging rules June 23, 2026 This World Cup, now well under way, has been dominated not only by the action on the pitch but how much brands are spending off it. An estimated $10bn is being splurged by some of the world’s most recognisable organisations on adverts and campaigns, while some firms are milking the World Cup for free advertising [...]
Sky Bet World Cup 2026: Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets June 23, 2026 Sky Bet has long been one of the most recognisable names in UK sports betting, and for the 2026 World Cup, the sportsbook has put together a welcome offer well worth a look. New customers who sign up through this page and place a qualifying bet of £10 will receive £50 in free bets. In [...]
Circus can be a Star attraction in the Plate June 23, 2026 AFTER five days of Royal Ascot last week, you might be forgiven for needing a breather from racing, but as always in this game the next big meeting is here in a flash. This Saturday we look north for Newcastle’s headline Flat meeting of the year, which features the Northumberland Plate (3.15pm). This competitive staying [...]
Back Braddock to deliver knockout blow in Irish Derby June 23, 2026 ACROSS the water, there’s Classic action as the Irish Derby (4.35pm) takes centre stage at the Curragh on Sunday. The field has narrowed to just 11 runners following the confirmation stage, but it still looks a deep renewal with several of the protagonists from the Epsom equivalent backing up. One of those is Benvenuto Cellini, [...]
‘Dispiriting’: Ministers speed up crackdown on Shein and Temu – by just six months June 23, 2026 Retailers have criticised the government for failing to move fast enough on closing a tax loophole that they say favours fast-fashion importers like Shein and Temu. High street businesses had been urging the government to bring forward its planned end to the “de minimis” regime, which exempts imports worth less than £135 from paying tax. [...]
True Expands Financial Services Footprint with Jeremy Zeman as Head of Consumer & Commercial Banking June 23, 2026 True, the premier global executive talent platform powered by data, AI, and deep sector expertise, announced the appointment of Chicago-based industry veteran Jeremy Zeman as Managing Director and Head of the newly launched Consumer and Commercial Banking Practice. The launch marks a significant expansion of True’s financial services capabilities, one the firm has been building [...]