‘Own goal’ – City chiefs warn Healey higher bank taxes hurt jobs outside London October 21, 2026 Top City chiefs are launching last-ditch attempts to stop a punishing tax raid on banks at the Budget, warning the move will hurt jobs and growth outside of London. Rain Newton-Smith, the chief executive of the CBI, is set to warn Chancellor John Healey that increasing taxes on banks would be an “own goal for [...]
Amazon pledges 30,000 jobs for Neets ahead of Budget October 21, 2026 Amazon has pledged to create 30,000 entry-level roles for young people by the end of the decade, in the latest sign of firms rowing in behind the government’s effort to tackle the youth unemployment crisis. The tech and retail giant has announced its “Youth Promise” programme amid growing concerns about youth joblessness and the number [...]
Eight Sleep Technology Approved to Support At-Home Sleep Apnea Diagnosis In Abu Dhabi October 20, 2026 Eight Sleep technology approved as a medical device in Abu Dhabi to aid in diagnosing sleep apnea Approval follows a Health Technology Assessment by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi
Investors cheer end of ‘damaging’ capital gains tax Budget speculation October 20, 2026 Investment firms have welcomed reports that John Healey has ruled out a “damaging” capital gains tax raid at the Autumn Budget, after warnings the move could harm the domestic economy and weigh on Britain’s appeal to investors. The Chancellor has decided against raising capital gains tax (CGT) at the Autumn Budget next week, City AM [...]
Eight in 10 Professionals Surveyed Say AI Will Boost Restructuring Efficiency, but Execution Gaps Remain October 20, 2026 82% expect AI to significantly improve restructuring efficiency and decision-making 80% value early governance support, but only 24% involve it at that stage 43% cite role clarity and cross-border SPV administration as the top execution challenges
Healey’s cost of living battle just got harder as workers face ‘real terms pay cut’ October 20, 2026 Andy Burnham and John Healey have spoken at length about efforts to provide “breathing space” to both households and businesses. This task at next week’s Budget has now become more difficult. Over the summer the jobs market continued to weaken. Workers are at risk of being worse off while job seekers are finding it harder [...]
Algoma Central Corporation to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 6, 2026; Announces Preliminary Results October 20, 2026 Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC) (“Algoma” or the “Company”) today announced preliminary, unaudited financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Based on preliminary results, Algoma expects to report the following for the third quarter of 2026: Revenue of approximately $288 million, compared to $228 million in the third quarter of [...]
‘Shoe Lane Library is for everyone’: We talk to the Toast Finalist October 20, 2026 Meet Sona Kalenderian of Shoe Lane Library, a welcoming Square Mile sanctuary offering free community and wellbeing events—visit and join in.
August Breaks UK Credit Card Record as Balances Soar October 20, 2026 FICO UK Credit Card Market Report suggests risk teams must closely monitor payment rates and overlimit usage as rising inflation adds to financial pressure for consumers
Greene King boss: Pub industry ‘reaching breaking point’ October 20, 2026 The finance boss of Greene King has warned that soaring taxes and employment costs have pushed the UK’s hospitality industry to “breaking point”. Jonathan Fearn, finance chief of the privately-owned pub chain, said decisions taken by the Labour government have “created a cocktail of costs, which have made it ever harder for a pub to [...]