Barclays set to unveil annual profit drop as restructuring costs offset higher interest income February 14, 2024 Barclays' annual profits are set to be dragged down by £825m in costs tied to a major restructuring as the bank prepares to reveal more details about the plan to shore up its balance sheet.
A warning for Wework: Taking back your ex is a recipe for heartbreak February 14, 2024 Taking back an ex can be tempting, but Wework must remember why things didn't work out with Neumann in the first place, writes Michelle Traylor.
Outspoken climate lawyers have thrown out the PR rulebook – and it could catch on February 14, 2024 Climate litigation cases have seen lawyers become increasingly outspoken. Could the days of no comment be behind us, Charles McKeon asks.
Legal take: What we, and cricket, can learn from Rehan Ahmed visa saga February 14, 2024 England begin the third of five Tests against India in Rajkot tomorrow. But after issues with the visa of Shoaib Bashir before the first Test in Hyderabad, England have again come up against issues with entering the county. This time, though, it’s leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed. Dipesh Shah, Head of Corporate Immigration at JMW Solicitors breaks [...]
Explained: Why Activists are Influential Stakeholders for International Organisations February 13, 2024 Many don’t realise that activists don’t just target companies, they also praise, criticise, and pressure International Organisations. While campaigning targeting companies leverages corporate reputation, regulation, and consumer behaviour, campaigning concerning IOs generally aims to: SIGWATCH data shows that the UN is the most frequently mentioned multilateral organisation, mainly because of the wide range of contexts [...]
Bank of England plots reinsurance stress tests amid fears of hidden risks February 13, 2024 The Bank of England has said it is mulling whether “further measures” are required to shore up major insurers today, amid reports it is preparing stress tests to probe the market’s exposure to offshore reinsurance firms.
Hogan Lovells: US-UK law firm’s revenue jumps 10 per cent and surpasses £2bn February 13, 2024 American-British law firm Hogan Lovells global revenue has jumped nearly 10 per cent over the last financial year, which sees the firm surpassing £2bn for the first time. Over 2023, the firm generated £2.15bn in revenue, which was up from the £1.97bn it posted over the previous year. In terms of its practices, its corporate [...]
Shift: The Yodel deal orchestrator backed by Sir Andy Murray and the Duke of Norfolk February 13, 2024 All you need to know about Yodel's new owner which is backed by Sir Andy Murray and the Duke of Norfolk.
Spring Budget 2024: What measures could Labour continue in government? February 13, 2024 With an election expected this year, and a Labour Party hell-bent on wooing business, are there financial measures a Starmer government could support?
Inside the City of London ski race where bankers compete on the slopes February 12, 2024 The City Ski Challenge is where bankers go to let off steam - we went to try it out