Family-run construction firms pushed ‘to brink’ by inheritance tax April 1, 2026 Family-run construction firms are being pushed to the brink of insolvency by reforms to inheritance tax which undermine Labour’s housebuilding target, a trade body has warned. Plant-hire firms – which provide machinery and services to the construction sector – are almost always family run and are being forced to scale back by inheritance tax changes, [...]
Gen Z still wants ESG April 1, 2026 There's still a case for purpose over profit, not least because our Gen Z business successors are demanding it, writes Natasha Frangos.
Ukraine is turning West in its economic thinking April 1, 2026 Ukraine and Russia once shared a Soviet system but are now moving in opposite directions. One is becoming more aligned with the economic values of Western democracies; the other remains rooted in a tradition of state control, says Rainer Zitelmann A quiet but consequential shift is underway in Eastern Europe. While geopolitical attention has focused [...]
London City Lionesses CEO Martin Semmens: ‘We want to be sustainable’ April 1, 2026 London City Lionesses may have made their presence felt in the Women’s Super League by spending big on star signings such as Grace Geyoro, but Michele Kang’s riches are going on much more besides. It should probably come as no surprise that Kang applies the same attention to detail that made her a billionaire in [...]
Options Technology Completes Acquisition of Crossvale, Expanding Private Cloud and AI Modernization Capabilities March 31, 2026 Options Technology (Options), the leading provider of institutional-grade infrastructure, market data, and managed services for global financial services, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Crossvale, a US-headquartered leader in application and platform modernization. The completed acquisition strengthens Options’ ability to help financial services firms modernize legacy environments, reduce technology debt, and accelerate [...]
Seagray Makes Acquisition of Foreign Exchange and Payments Firm Worldwide Currencies March 31, 2026 Seagray today announces the acquisition of Worldwide Currencies, marking the first step in a deliberate strategy to build a diversified and integrated financial services group. Established over 20 years ago, Worldwide Currencies has built a highly respected foreign exchange business defined by long-standing client relationships, disciplined execution and a strong service culture. The firm will [...]
Driscoll’s Names Wadih J. Khayat Chief Financial Officer March 31, 2026 Driscoll’s, the world’s leading fresh berry company, announced Wadih J. Khayat has joined the company as chief financial officer. Reporting to Driscoll’s CEO Soren Bjorn, Khayat will oversee global finance, technology and strategy. He will work closely with regional and functional leaders to ensure disciplined capital deployment and the long-term success of the company’s global [...]
CMA launches investigation into Microsoft amid cloud contract crackdown March 31, 2026 The UK’s competition watchdog has launched a new probe into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, as part of a wider push to loosen the grip of Big Tech on cloud, and boost competition for British firms. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it will open a strategic market status investigation in Microsoft’s suite, including Windows, [...]
PWR rugby opens door to British and Irish league March 31, 2026 Top flight English rugby could become a British and Irish league after Professional Women’s Rugby launched a tender process for potential new teams. The PWR, seen as the most advanced women’s rugby competition in the world, features nine English teams but could see that number rise after inviting expressions of interest from Wales, Scotland and [...]
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 [...]