Nine in 10 LPs More Likely to Commit to Funds Using Leverage When Disclosure is Clear July 28, 2026 90% of LPs say adequate disclosure around fund-level leverage and liquidity tools would increase their likelihood to commit or re-up GPs use 2.4 liquidity tools on average as fund-level financing becomes embedded in private capital 63% of GPs cite facility-data integration with accounting and investor reporting as a major operational challenge
Ten Finalists Announced for the Reply AI Film Festival, the International Competition Bringing Together Cinema and Artificial Intelligence July 28, 2026 The jury, chaired by Gabriele Salvatores, will announce the winners in Venice on Sunday, 6 September.
Robotaxi rules row drives Waymo-Uber rift ahead of London launch July 28, 2026 A row over how robotaxis should be regulated has become one of the main reasons relations between Waymo and Uber have deteriorated, sources familiar with the matter told City AM, as the companies prepare to launch rival autonomous taxi services in London. At the heart of the ride-hailers’ dispute is whether new rules should favour [...]
Volkswagen California 2026 review: plenty of room at the Hotel California July 24, 2026 Britain’s best-selling vehicle so far in 2026 is the Ford Puma. Visit the south coast in holiday season, though, and you’d swear the Volkswagen California occupies that top spot. Whether trapped in tourist traffic, parked beside the beach or looking cool on a campsite, these things are everywhere. Volkswagen campers have enjoyed cult status since [...]
U.K. Enterprises Adopt AI-Augmented Operations July 24, 2026 Organizations prioritize governed AI, employee experience and measurable productivity outcomes as workplace transformation matures, ISG Provider Lens® report says
Jaecoo 8: A Premium SUV with Substance and Surprising Polish July 24, 2026 The arrival of the Jaecoo 8 SHS-P in the UK says something about where the car market is heading here, writes motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. Chinese brands are no longer content with building budget alternatives. They want a place at the top table, and after spending time with Jaecoo’s new plug-in hybrid flagship, I came [...]
New BMW X5 gets diesel, hybrid, electric and hydrogen versions July 23, 2026 BMW’s new X5 offers more powertrain choices than ever, combining diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric and future hydrogen technology. BMW’s fifth-generation X5 arrives with more powertrain choices than any version before it, including a hydrogen model due in 2028 built with Toyota. Rather than picking a side in the electric transition, BMW is selling all sides [...]
U.K. Firms Adopt AI-Enabled Software-Defined Networks July 22, 2026 Companies deploy platform-led connectivity with integrated security and automation to support resilient, cloud-first operations, ISG Provider Lens® report says
FRC Chair-in-waiting grilled over holding seven other board roles July 15, 2026 MPs have raised concerns over whether the former chief executive of Virgin Money can realistically juggle her role as Chair of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) alongside seven other board and chair positions. Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia was named by the government on Monday as the next Chair of the accounting watchdog, set to take over [...]
Tax online businesses more to save Britain’s struggling high streets July 14, 2026 Labour promised to reform business rates to level the playing field between online and physical businesses. It's time to make true.