Revolut deploys AI to scrutinise law firms in major shake-up May 19, 2026 Fintech giant Revolut is scrapping the ‘traditional’ method of assigning external law firms in favour of a new system where no law firm’s position is secure. Businesses that need external law firms on hand hold a panel session, where they vet law firms within their price range, and those that win secure a spot for [...]
Cyberattacks hit UK businesses with £3.7bn in legal costs last year May 18, 2026 Large UK businesses were forced to fork out £3.7bn to defend legal action brought by shareholders last year over cyberattacks, according to new research from insurance giant Gallagher and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). Cyberattacks cost firms with over 250 employees an estimated £11.7bn in total, with litigation being the second largest [...]
The City is paying the price for Britain’s energy failure May 18, 2026 High, unstable energy costs don’t stay in the energy sector. They get absorbed into operating margins, debt-service forecasts, insurance assumptions, infrastructure returns, and the discount rate applied to British assets, says Alan Chang The City does not need another price shock to understand Britain’s energy problem. Markets are already pricing the risk. Renewed tensions with [...]
Can an e-bike subscription win over London commuters from Lime and Forest? May 17, 2026 London’s dockless bike market has become increasingly competitive, but for regular riders the main difference between operators is often cost, rather than convenience. Lime and Forest dominate much of the capital’s dockless cycling network and both have become embedded in the daily commute, particularly across central London where short journeys are often quicker by bike [...]
City sounds alarm on £40bn foreign M&A offensive targeting ‘cheap’ UK firms May 15, 2026 A group of City grandees has sounded the alarm on the wave of foreign firms picking off rivals from London’s stock market, after a flurry of unsolicited offers took the combined value of UK companies poised to leave Britain’s ailing bourse to £43bn. Some 22 listed companies have already accepted or received bids that would [...]
M&S eyes up Brits’ weekly shops as food arm set to expand May 15, 2026 Marks & Spencer has not been shy over its ambition to conquer the British weekly shop, and the retail giant is nearing a crucial update on its foray into the UK’s fiercely competitive grocery market. M&S Food accounts for more than half (54 per cent) of the retailer’s revenues, and its recent warehouse expansions suggest [...]
REPLY: The Board of Directors Approves the Quarterly Report Dated 31 March 2026 May 15, 2026 All economic and financial indicators grew: Consolidated revenues of €645.0 million (€607.5 million in 2025); EBITDA of €112.0 million (€105.3 million in 2025); EBIT of €95.1 million (€88.7 million in 2025); Profit before tax amounts to €99.8 million (€86.9 million in 2025).
Betfair Sportsbook Offer 2026: Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bet Builders May 14, 2026 Betfair is one of the most recognisable names in online sports betting, and the Betfair Sportsbook continues to be a solid choice for new customers looking to get started. In our review of the current Betfair offer, we walk you through everything you need to know, from how the welcome promotion works to what the [...]
IGI Announces Increase in Quarterly Ordinary Common Share Dividend May 14, 2026 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to increase the Company’s quarterly ordinary common share dividend to $0.075 per share, representing a 50% increase from the present rate of $0.05 per share per quarter. This marks the third consecutive year that the [...]
Lansdowne Partners launches VC fund to scale UK innovation to global commercial success May 14, 2026 Lansdowne Partners has launched a venture capital fund focused on backing high potential UK companies emerging from the country’s world class university research base and start up ecosystem. The fund announces a first close of $150 million and will hold a second and final close in December, with indicated interest in excess of the fund [...]