Big Four giant Deloitte forms $20bn EMEA unit amid tech disruption February 23, 2026 Deloitte, one of the Big Four, plans to launch a Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) firm, aiming to build a regional powerhouse that keeps pace with rapid technological change. After a successful partner vote, Deloitte announced on Monday that the new EMEA firm will launch in June 2026. Deloitte EMEA will bring together 16 [...]
Conor Benn switch to Dana White’s Zuffa branded ‘outrageous’ by Hearn February 23, 2026 Matchroom president Barry Hearn has called Conor Benn’s defection to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing stable “horrible” and “outrageous”. Benn announced his shock departure from Matchroom, which had promoted him throughout his 10-year professional career, on Friday. The move saw the son of former two-division world champion become the biggest signing yet for Zuffa Boxing, the [...]
Inside Sarah Ferguson’s £100k-a-week rehab with lakeside apartment and round-the-clock therapy February 23, 2026 As Sarah Ferguson checks out of the world's most expensive rehab, we revisit what makes Paracelsus a perfect retreat for the disgraced.
This working farm is Devon’s most luxurious new hotel February 23, 2026 Fancy farm retreats have become all the rage, helping urbanites reconnect to the land in luxury. Fowlescombe Farm, a regenerative farm in south Devon, adds to this list in style. The hotel, which opened last May, pulls off an impressive balancing act. It is at once luxurious and low-key. Both homely and stately. Located about [...]
Premier League clubs face unlicensed gambling firms ban February 23, 2026 Premier League clubs could be banned from being sponsored by a plethora of betting firms as the government looks to crack down on illegal gambling. Despite a voluntary move by Premier League clubs to remove gambling and casino sponsors from the front of shirts from next season, those brands can move to sleeves and maintain [...]
Brewdog: HSBC could seize brewery if no buyer found February 23, 2026 Brewdog’s sprawling Scottish brewing estate could be seized by HSBC if the craft beer firm fails to find a buyer to steady its finances. Brewdog has agreed for its debts to be secured against its brewery in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, meaning it could lose its huge brewing estate if it cannot pay up. Co-founder James Watt [...]
Trump’s tariffs are unconstitutional and his figures are pure fantasy February 23, 2026 Donald Trump claims to have secured $18 trillion in ‘investment’ thanks to tariffs, but much of this is just purchasing, R&D or hiring, says Rainer Zitelmann Tariffs are the central pillar of Donald Trump’s economic policy. Yet it was precisely in this area that he violated the US Constitution. This was not determined by leftwing [...]
CBRE IM Backs IPUT Real Estate Dublin with Significant Equity Commitment February 23, 2026 - CBRE IM to increase investment in IPUT by €175m - Capital will kick-start a €500m IPUT Real Estate’s office investment programme - IPUT Real Estate is a market leader with a €2.7bn portfolio
Options Announces 15 Consecutive Years of SOC Compliance, Underlying Its Commitment to Delivering Secure Reliable Solutions February 23, 2026 Options Technology (Options), the leading provider of IT infrastructure to global financial institutions, today announced that it has achieved SOC compliance for the 15th consecutive year, adhering to Type 2 SOC 1 & ISAE 3402, Type 2 SOC 2, and Type 2 SOC 3 standards. Danny Moore, President and CEO at Options said, “From the [...]
The Monarchy will survive Andrew’s arrest February 23, 2026 If Andrew is found guilty of misconduct, or if he is proven somehow to be a sexual predator of the worst kind, the law will take its course, as the King has indicated. Embarrassing? Undoubtedly. But not terminal, says Eliot Wilson It was an historic event. At 8am last Thursday, his 66th birthday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor [...]