UL Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of Eurofins Scientific’s Electrical & Electronics Business October 1, 2026 UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the electrical and electronics (E&E) business of Eurofins Scientific SE. “This acquisition extends our 132-year commitment to our mission of working for a safer world,” said President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon. “We are thrilled to [...]
KBRA Releases Research – European CLO Manager Style Comparisons: September 2026 Update October 1, 2026 KBRA releases a report comparing European broadly syndicated loan (BSL) collateralised loan obligation (CLO) managers across a KBRA-defined set of standardised portfolio metrics, including credit quality as measured by KBRA Weighted Average Rating Factor (K-WARF), weighted average spread (WAS), equity returns, leverage, and collateral characteristics. The analysis covers 67 managers across 767 BSL transactions, representing [...]
Moody’s Analytics and Allvue Launch Credit Risk Model to Identify Early Signs of Borrower Stress in Private Credit October 1, 2026 Moody’s Analytics EDF-X Private Credit Model, powered by Allvue data, gives investors and lenders an earlier view of borrower stress in a rapidly growing market
The huge costs facing Andy Burnham – and the financial tightrope he must walk October 1, 2026 Andy Burnham said he didn’t set out to deliver a “tub-thumping conference speech” but it was packed with huge pledges to take control over utilities and expand the state. Maurício Alencar considers just how costly his promises are in the long term – and in the next month. Andy Burnham had all the goodies for [...]
Bring ‘punishing’ high street taxes in line with banks, Healey urged October 1, 2026 John Healey has been urged to bring down the “punishing” tax burden facing the retail and hospitality industries, which is higher than any other sector. Hospitality businesses pay 82p in taxes for every pound and retail pays 72p, compared to the 40p paid by banks, according to new analysis by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) [...]
Andrew Griffith: Burnham’s only belief is that the state knows best September 30, 2026 Andy Burnham has offered up a ten-year plan for socialism. Conservatives would do things differently, says Andrew Griffith I sat down to watch Andy Burnham’s conference speech on Tuesday with trepidation but a genuine interest in what he was going to lay out for people who create jobs, take risks in starting their own businesses [...]
KBRA Releases DealCatalyst UK Mortgage Finance Conference Recap September 30, 2026 KBRA releases its recap of the DealCatalyst UK Mortgage Finance Conference held at The Landmark Hotel in London on 28 September. The report highlights key themes across housing affordability, refinancing, buy-to-let (BTL), specialist lending, and funding and liquidity management. Panellists described mortgage performance as resilient despite elevated borrowing costs and persistent housing supply constraints. Discussions [...]
Lime targets commuters with ‘more affordable’ cycle to work scheme September 30, 2026 Lime is making its e-bikes cheaper for workers through the Cycle to Work scheme as the ubiquitous green operator steps up its push for a bigger wedge of London’s daily commute. Workers will be able to pay for an annual Lime subscription through salary sacrifice, cutting the cost by as much as 47 per cent [...]
Greggs puts 740 jobs at risk as baker braces for worse inflation September 30, 2026 Greggs has announced a shakeup of its manufacturing processes which could lead to the closure of four factories and cost 740 jobs, as the baker warns of “greater inflationary pressures” across its business. The sausage roll seller told shareholders on Wednesday that it is consulting on a move to consolidate its manufacturing operations, which would [...]
James Reed: Celebrating wealth could energise young people September 30, 2026 Fostering a more supportive and celebratory culture around wealth creation could help inspire more young people, writes James Reed.