Marmite maker Unilever creates food empire in $45bn merger March 31, 2026 Unilever has sealed a $45bn merger of its food brands with US spice and seasoning giant McCormick, forging a $60bn food empire in which the London-based firm holds a majority stake. Unilever and its shareholders will own 65 per cent in the new body, with the firm receiving $15.7bn (£11.6bn) in cash and the equivalent [...]
German backers of Olympia redevelopment add new £500m investment March 31, 2026 The German investors behind the redevelopment of Kensington’s Olympia exhibition centre have committed an additional £500m as the consortium refinances the project. Deutsche Bank AG will hand a £900m loan to the consortium behind the project, which includes German pension fund Bayerische Versorgungskammer and insurer Versorgungskammer Bayern. The project is one of London’s biggest regeneration [...]
Softr Unveils an AI-Native Platform, Ushering in a New Era of Business Software Creation Without Code March 31, 2026 New AI-platform enables non-tech teams to build fully functional, secure applications for real business operations, not just prototypes
iBase-t Announces Strategic Growth Investment from TA to Accelerate AI-Powered Digital Manufacturing and MRO Transformation in Aerospace & Defense March 31, 2026 iBase-t, a leading provider of Manufacturing Operations Management software for aerospace and defense manufacturers, today announced a strategic growth investment from TA Associates (TA), a global growth private equity firm. The investment will support iBase-t’s continued product innovation and global expansion as global aerospace and defense manufacturers scale production, modernize sustainment operations, and accelerate adoption [...]
ECCEUKCH: The First Year of Activities to Promote European Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the UK and Switzerland Comes to a Close March 31, 2026 The first year of ECCEUKCH – The Excellence of European Olive Growing in the UK and Switzerland, the three-year information and promotion programme dedicated to high-quality European extra virgin olive oil, co-financed by the European Union under Regulation (EU) No 1144/2014, has come to an end. Promoted by the Tuscan Association of Olive Growers OL.MA. [...]
Fresha Becomes the Software Infrastructure of Choice for Multi-location Selfcare Businesses as Enterprise Growth Surges March 31, 2026 Fresha, the top-rated AI-powered booking platform for beauty and wellness, is witnessing significant enterprise growth as multi-location and large-team businesses increasingly choose Fresha to manage and scale their operations. Leading well-established brands, including Menspire, Ted’s Grooming Room, Gould Barbers, Masaj, Adams Barbers, The Art of Nails, and more, are among a growing cohort of enterprise [...]
Andy Haldane: My mission to ignite Britain’s animal spirits March 31, 2026 As the Bank of England’s chief economist, Andy Haldane had a front row seat to the maladies of UK’s sluggish economy. After a four-year stint running the RSA, he is back as president of the British Chambers of Commerce, and tells Ali Lyon business is still taxed mindlessly, over regulated, and far too risk averse. [...]
Charging for museums will erode Britain’s soft power March 31, 2026 Ending free museum access would see some of Britain's most coveted institutions fade to irrelevance, writes Benji Wiedemann.
Blackrock mulls a move to HSBC’s Canary Wharf tower March 31, 2026 Blackrock is mulling a move to HSBC’s Canary Wharf skyscraper with the site one of a number of locations viewed by the firm as it scouts for a new London headquarters. The world’s largest asset manager has taken a look at the 8 Canada Square tower, which HSBC is set to vacate next year. But [...]
UK economy grew 1.4 per cent in 2025 March 31, 2026 The UK economy grew 1.4 per cent in 2025, official data has shown as data analysts nudged up the estimate for the year. The Office for National Statistics has confirmed that the UK economy grew more than originally thought but growth slowed down radically as the year passed. It found that GDP increased by 0.1 [...]