Could AI wipe out middle management? September 8, 2026 To actually make a difference, AI must tackle its problem's weakest link. For corporate structures, this could well mean middle management.
Manchester United agree club record sleeve sponsorship with fintech unicorn SumUp September 8, 2026 Manchester United have filled their sleeve sponsor vacancy by signing a club record multi-year deal worth more than £20m a year with fintech unicorn SumUp. The London-based provider of mobile payment solutions will appear on the sleeve of matchday shirts worn by United’s men’s, women’s and youth teams. The financial terms are understood to represent [...]
Five lenders hike mortgage prices as interest rate threat looms September 8, 2026 Five lenders hiked the price on their mortgage deals to kick off the week as the threat of the Bank of England increasing interest rates looms over the UK economy. Barclays has raised its rates on a fleet of products by nearly 0.2 per cent, with its two-year fixed rate rising to 5.53 per cent [...]
Liverpool in record £300m deal as Turkish Airlines replaces Standard Chartered September 8, 2026 Liverpool will replace Standard Chartered as their front-of-shirt partner next season after agreeing a record £300m deal with Turkish Airlines. The flagbearer, already a sponsor of the Uefa Champions League, will pay £60m per season as part of a five-year deal beginning in 2027 in what is being reported as the biggest front-of-shirt deal in [...]
Tillo and Amilon Join to Establish Transatlantic Leadership in Rewards, Incentives and Gift Cards September 8, 2026 Strategic acquisition creates a combined proposition with offices spanning the UK, Italy, Europe and across the globe, positioning the Tillo Group as a global leader in rewards and incentives infrastructure.
Icon Solutions and MongoDB Benchmark Shows IPF Processing 6,000 Payments per Second with Zero Data Loss Under Failure September 8, 2026 Joint benchmark on MongoDB Atlas demonstrates near-linear scalability, sub-second end-to-end latency and recovery from application and database node failures without losing a single transaction.
Soho Square Capital Backs Strathberry September 8, 2026 Soho Square Capital, an investment firm focused on financing established and growing UK and European SMEs, is pleased to announce a growth investment in Strathberry, the Scottish luxury leather goods brand. This marks Soho Square’s first investment from Soho Square Partnership Capital Fund II. Established in 2013 in Edinburgh by husband-and-wife founders Guy and Leeanne [...]
KBRA Releases Research – European Fibre: From Buildout to Maturity September 8, 2026 KBRA releases research examining the European fibre infrastructure sector’s transition towards a more operationally focused phase as networks move beyond peak construction, as well as key credit trends shaping the next stage of the European fibre market. While rollout and commercial risks have always been central to credit analysis, greater operating history is allowing investors [...]
WP Engine Celebrates a Decade of Growth and Innovation in Ireland September 8, 2026 From a team of 10 to a strategic international office of hundreds, WP Engine marks a decade of investment, talent, and community impact in Ireland
Alchelyst Expands EMEA Presence with Senior Sales Appointment and New UK offices September 8, 2026 Hiring of Ben Middleton as Head of Sales for EMEA and new London offices reflect continued investment in the region