Will the AI bubble burst in 2026? We ask the experts December 22, 2025 The question of whether we are in an AI bubble and, if so, when exactly it might burst has dominated conversation in the City in recent months. Who better to turn to for answers than some of the UK’s finest stockpickers and strategists? The year 2025 was not a quiet one for markets. It started [...]
Clearwater Analytics to Be Acquired for $8.4 Billion by Permira and Warburg Pincus, Supported by Francisco Partners and With Participation From Temasek December 21, 2025 Stockholders will receive $24.55 per share
Hospitality business rates set to nearly double by 2028 despite government tax cut claims December 20, 2025 Hospitality venues across England will see their business rates bill nearly double in the next three years as a result of the government’s controversial overhaul of the commercial property tax. A fresh analysis of government figures found that most pubs, restaurants and hotels will pay over £32,000 more on property tax by 2028, despite ministers [...]
Strada Closes 2025 With Major Growth Milestones, a Strengthened Leadership Team and a Bold Vision for Innovation December 19, 2025 Strada, a people, payroll and technology leader that simplifies international workforce management, today celebrates a series of major achievements that made 2025 a defining year for the organization. Following its divestiture in 2024, Strada closes 2025 as a fully independent business with momentum and a clear path into 2026. As Strada moved through its first [...]
EIG Acquires a 49.87% Stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú (TgP) December 19, 2025 EIG, through its managed investment vehicles, acquired a 49.87% equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú S.A. (“TgP”) from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board today. TgP operates Peru’s principal natural gas and natural gas liquids pipelines under a long-term concession, supplying approximately 40% of the country’s power generation. “We are delighted to complete this [...]
Cloudflare Publishes Fifth Annual Impact Report December 19, 2025 Report details key milestones in helping secure democratic elections worldwide, protect independent journalism and nonprofits from AI scraping, and create a more sustainable Internet
The Wolf is Coming to Win for Shum December 19, 2025 RACING in Hong Kong reverts to Saturday from Sunday this weekend for an 11-race programme at Sha Tin and features the Class Two Ivy Handicap (9.05am) over six furlongs. With the Christmas festivities fast approaching, it will be paramount for many racegoers to top up their balances to pay for the turkey and presents under [...]
On this day in 1783: A 24-year-old is made British Prime Minister December 19, 2025 In 1783, the King needed a fifth Prime Minister in two years. Despite the doubts of some, he turned to William Pitt, then 24, to turn the country around.
Rachel Reeves: I have returned stability to the British economy December 19, 2025 The latest cut to interest rates reflects the choices this government has made to restore economic stability, says Rachel Reeves The latest interest rate cut is another sign that we have returned stability to the British economy. The Bank has now reduced rates from four per cent to 3.75 cent, the sixth cut since the [...]
StretchSense Raises $2.3M to Drive Global Expansion of XR Training Gloves December 19, 2025 Wearables technology firm StretchSense, which specialises in high-tech data capture gloves, has secured its latest external investment, a $2.3 million (£1.75m) round led by PXN Ventures and supported by Scottish Enterprise, as the company aims to drive the global expansion of its extended reality (XR) training glove that enables organisations to immerse staff in simulated [...]