Appcast Recognized as a Strategic Challenger in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition June 23, 2026 Europe’s leading HR industry analyst recognizes Appcast’s sustained innovation, programmatic technology leadership, and growing enterprise impact across the region
Manchester United secure site for new stadium after switching location June 22, 2026 Manchester United have snapped up a 25-acre plot of land for their proposed 100,000-seater stadium after deciding to change the location of the project. United announced they had acquired a site 350m to the north west of their current ground from industrial land owner Indurent, which they say represents “the majority of the land required” [...]
SpaceX kicks off bond sale as it looks to begin mass borrowing spree June 22, 2026 Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun selling investment grade bonds for the first time in what is anticipated to be a mass borrowing spree in order to fund the company’s ambitious AI plans following its blockbuster Nasdaq listing. Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase & Co and Morgan Stanley are arranging calls with investors [...]
Baillie Gifford launches UK’s first ever tokenised fund June 22, 2026 Baillie Gifford has launched the UK’s first ever fully tokenised investment fund, in a move that will grant savers the opportunity to invest in short-dated bonds via blockchain-based tokens. The Scottish investment house unveiled its Enhanced Yield Fund on Tuesday, with a mandate actively to manage investors money in a variety of short-term corporate and [...]
Coca-Cola brings in restructuring lineup over failed Costa sale June 22, 2026 US beverage giant Coca-Cola has called in a team of restructuring experts to advise on the failed sale of high street drinks retailer Costa Coffee last year. Consultancy firms Alvarez & Marsal and Alix Partners, which both have prominent City presences, are reportedly advising the coffee chain after an attempt to sell it off was [...]
Northern Trust Appointed to Support TirNua Capital Partners’ Inaugural Infrastructure Fund June 22, 2026 Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced it has been appointed by TirNua Capital Partners (“TirNua”) to provide fund administration, depositary and banking services for the firm’s inaugural infrastructure fund focused on supporting the transition to a low carbon economy. The fund has secured €340 million in commitments at first close (source: www.tirnua.com). Headquartered in Dublin, [...]
The world needs an answer on climate finance – it’s London June 22, 2026 The UK is the largest market globally for project-level financing for clean energy, the biggest in Europe for private investment in green tech, and has topped the global green finance centre rankings for eight consecutive edition, says Dame Susan Langley As the City of London Corporation marks the fifth instalment of the Net Zero Delivery [...]
Starmer will resign, Trump says June 21, 2026 Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce his resignation as early as Monday, according to media reports and President Trump, after Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield paved the way for his ascent to Downing Street. Starmer will set out timings for his exit in a speech on Monday, The Observer newspaper reported, after his grip [...]
Would a £10bn VAT cut really save hospitality? June 20, 2026 Calls for the government to slash VAT on hospitality firms have been backed by pub and restaurant bosses, and Prime Minister hopeful Andy Burnham. What would this tax break really mean for the economy? The UK’s pubs, hotels and restaurants say they are at breaking point. Higher business rates, hikes to national insurance and minimum [...]
Ryanair hands O’Leary six-year extension June 19, 2026 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary is set to remain in his role as chief executive for another six years after agreeing a fresh contract with the budget airline, including an enormous pay packet that could see him handed 10m additional shares. The Dublin-based carrier said the veteran chief executive’s contract will run until April 2032, following [...]