Leading with insight: Geradin Partners corners trend in competition law October 7, 2024 When trying to "shake things up" in the competition legal market, who better than someone who spent over seven years as a legal director for the regulator
Growth set to return but fears persist ahead of budget October 7, 2024 City economists expect figures published on Friday to confirm that the UK grew 0.2 per cent in August, having been stagnant for the two months prior.
Scotland and the City are leading the way to net zero October 7, 2024 Scotland is a natural home for green finance and working together with the City, we can achieve our net zero ambitions, says Chris Hayward With COP29 just over a month away, attention is turning back to the progress the UK has made towards its net zero targets. The City of London has been at the [...]
Ex-Google boss to join Starmer at International Investment Summit October 6, 2024 The former boss of Google is set to join Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his inaugural International Investment Summit, aimed at flaunting the UK as “open for business” and primed for investment. Scheduled for 14 October, the event will bring together 300 global business leaders to hear how the government plans to attract future investment [...]
Seedlip revolutionised alcohol free drinking. Now its founder has a new product: We tried it first October 6, 2024 Ben Branson birthed the alcohol free spirits scene when he launched Seedlip nearly ten years ago. Five years after selling his majority share, he’s ready to change the face of drinking. Again. He talks to Adam Bloodworth Through the launch of Seedlip, Ben Branson established a reputation as the founding father of the alcohol free [...]
Supporting Saudi Vision October 4, 2024 A new strategic alliance between Invescore and Zucchetti promises to bring transformative solutions to the Saudi market. It is a perfect match, one which combines broad international expertise with deep roots in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Zucchetti, the renowned global provider of integrated technology solutions and consulting services, has forged a strategic alliance with [...]
New ‘safe’ City of London cycle route to link Aldgate, Bank and Blackfriars October 3, 2024 A new £4.5m cycleway linking Aldgate to Blackfriars via Bank Junction has been proposed by the City of London Corporation.
Audible: UK’s love for original content helps double profit October 3, 2024 Profit at the UK arm of audiobook and podcast giant Audible, which is owned by Amazon, doubled during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered division has posted a pre-tax profit of £29m for 2023, up from the £14.7m it achieved in 2022. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show that Audible’s UK turnover [...]
Tate & Lyle uses new listing rules to bypass vote on Kelco deal October 3, 2024 Tate & Lyle has taken advantage of the City regulator's new listing rules to forgo a shareholder vote to approve its agreed acquisition of CP Kelco, a US speciality ingredients maker.
National Grid set to earn windfall from Electricity System Operator sale October 3, 2024 National Grid has said it expects to earn roughly £70m more than previously anticipated from its Electricity System Operator (ESO), which it sold to the government last month.