Boss of Mandelson’s Global Counsel quits amid Epstein file fallout February 6, 2026 The chief executive and co-founder of Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel has quit with immediate effect after revelations about his and his company’s connection with Jeffrey Epstein caused clients to sever or reconsider ties to the firm. Benjamin Wegg-Prosser has stepped down with immediate effect, the group’s board said in a statement, which also [...]
Why is Soho House getting into bed with Formula 1? February 5, 2026 Every piece of furniture at Soho House’s Formula 1 lounge House44 has its own specially designed wooden crate so that it can travel safely internationally. From crushed velvet pillows to leather bartops, one-off rattan seats and bespoke soft lighting, as well as elegant dinner tables with racetrack views, everything is transported from Grand Prix to [...]
The Mandelson Epstein scandal: Squalid, brazen and outrageous February 5, 2026 Sex, money, power and influence. Peter Mandelson, once a towering figure in Labour, in the government and in the City, has fallen. He is now the subject of a police investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office after thousands of emails contained in the latest Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice [...]
London Town Clerk: I love the wardrobe – the tights connect me to the City’s heritage February 5, 2026 Each week, we dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today, Ian Thomas takes us through being Town Clerk of London.
Clearwater Analytics and TreasurySpring Announce Platform Integration for Fixed-Term Cash Management February 5, 2026 Integration Enables Institutional Clients to Optimize Surplus Cash Returns with Predictable Maturity Matching
Mark Kleinman: South East Water’s excuses have run dry February 5, 2026 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his weekly City AM column South East Water’s excuses have run dry How the water industry could do with the raising of a Mervyn King eyebrow. While governor of the Bank of England in 2012, Lord King defenestrated Bob Diamond as [...]
Liverpool Street redevelopment tipped to get green light February 5, 2026 The controversial redevelopment of Liverpool Street station has been tipped for approval despite receiving thousands of objections. Planning officers at the City of London Corporation recognised that the plans would cause harm to a number of heritage assets, including the station itself, but said the issues were “clearly and convincingly justified” given the wider benefits [...]
Everest Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results February 4, 2026 Annual Net Income of $1.6 billion and Net Operating Income of $1.9 billion Annual 10.5% Net Income ROE and 12.4% Net Operating Income ROE; TSR of 13.1% Repurchased $397 million of Common Shares During the Quarter
Multi-Color Corporation Receives Court Approval of First Day Motions February 4, 2026 Obtains Interim Approval to Access $125 Million of DIP Financing Global Operations and Services to Customers Continue in Normal Course Without Interruption During Restructuring Process; All Trade Vendors and Suppliers to be Paid in Full
Musk’s mega merger raises stakes for SpaceX IPO February 4, 2026 Musk’s decision to absorb xAI into SpaceX may strengthen its growth narrative ahead of a mooted IPO. Or, it could add a trifecta of complexity, regulatory exposure and executive risk at a particularly sensitive moment. The all-stock deal values the combined group at around $1.25 trillion (£910bn), making it the world’s most valuable private company [...]