Ban non-compete clauses to ‘boost Britain’s fastest growing firms’ September 22, 2026 Rising hiring costs and difficulties recruiting talent are making it harder for Britain’s most promising companies to grow, with three quarters saying they could create at least 10 per cent more jobs if barriers to expansion were removed. New research from Enterprise Britain found the cost of employing staff has become one of the main [...]
London Stock Exchange’s Pisces market set to host third tech deal September 22, 2026 The London Stock Exchange’s fledgling private Pisces market is set to receive another boost after a third tech company unveiled plans for an employee share sale on the platform. Veremark, which uses technology to conduct background checks and screening, will conduct a £6m share sale on the London Stock Exchange’s Private Securities Market (PSM), allowing [...]
Transient Secures Investment from Nasdaq Ventures to Advance Bank-Grade Governance for Enterprise AI September 21, 2026 Transient.AI (“Transient”), the secure AI operating system for regulated markets, announced a strategic investment from Nasdaq Ventures, joining lead investor NEXT Investors in the company’s Series A round. The investment advances Transient’s mission to bring bank-grade, policy-driven AI governance to regulated financial institutions worldwide. As financial leaders assess the security challenges of autonomous AI, enterprise [...]
Premier League front-of-shirt sponsorship revenues rise to £444m September 21, 2026 Premier League clubs’ front-of-shirt sponsorship revenue has risen eight per cent to £444m despite implementing a voluntary ban on gambling firms. The English top flight agreed to ban betting and casino brands from the lucrative front-of-shirt sponsorship slot in a move that lost the 20 clubs a collective £67m. But Premier League teams have managed [...]
Fanplayr Rebrands to Verada, Reflecting the Growing Role of AI Across Its Platform September 21, 2026 Fanplayr, a leader in online business optimization and personalization, today announced its rebrand to Verada, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution into an AI-powered conversion optimization platform. Derived from ‘Verified Data,’ the Verada name reflects the platform it has become: one built around intelligent, verified data. It also reflects the company’s proprietary Verada [...]
A tourist tax will be bad for all business, not just hotels September 21, 2026 Increasing the cost of hotel rooms and Airbnbs is not just a blow to the hospitality sector, it will hammer all businesses, argues James Ford.
Serbian Biotech Startup Takes Its Journey from Belgrade to Cambridge with Documentary on Longevity Science September 21, 2026 BioEridan, a Serbian biotechnology company backed by Telekom Srbija Group’s TS Ventures Fund, has premiered a documentary charting its journey from an early scientific project in Belgrade to an emerging biotechnology venture focused on longevity research
Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Provides Operations Update, Upcoming Conferences and Renews Normal Course Issuer Bid September 21, 2026 Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the “Company” or Kolibri”) (TSX: KEI, NASDAQ: KGEI) is pleased to provide the following updates: OPERATIONS UPDATE Clifton Mack Wells The Company has successfully completed fracture stimulation on all three Clifton Mack wells: the Clifton Mack 11-14-1HR (99.03% WI), Clifton Mack 11-14-2HR (97.36% WI), and Clifton Mack 11-14-3HR (97.45% WI) wells. [...]
Property tax uncertainty causes London luxury rents to soar September 21, 2026 Uncertainty over how the government might shake up property taxes at next month’s Budget is contributing to huge increases in the cost of renting a luxury house in London. Luxury property experts said fears that Andy Burnham could crack down on high-value homes, along with an influx of demand from the US and the Middle [...]
Three amazing hotels and restaurants to visit in Lisbon September 21, 2026 Discover three Lisbon stays—Tarabel, ME Lisbon and Locke de Santa Joana—pairing distinctive design with standout dining. Plan your visit.