Frasers slams ‘nonsense rumours’ over Harvey Nichols bid July 16, 2026 The boss of Frasers has hit back at “nonsense rumours” that retail brands are reluctant to work with the group, which is known for making aggressive plays to take control of rival companies. The group, which owns Sports Direct and Flannels, gatecrashed the auction to buy luxury department store Harvey Nichols last week, despite some [...]
Fourthline and Veridas Join Forces to Fight Identity Fraud with a Global Identity Platform July 16, 2026 Founded in Europe, now with global reach: backed by European investors and bringing bank-grade European compliance standards to markets worldwide Customer Value: A streamlined, end-to-end user experience that protects identity across the entire customer lifetime and helps customers grow revenue safely and compliantly. The Expected Result: Fourthline and Veridas are joining forces to create a global bank-grade identity platform: sovereign AI, modular compliance, and proprietary anti-fraud and biometric technology across Europe, Latin America, and the US. One trusted partner for end-to-end KYC, AML, and Identity compliance. Terms of Deal: Following completion of the merger, Veridas shareholders (including BBVA) will continue as shareholders in the combination, and the transaction will be partially funded by existing Fourthline investor Finch Capital and new investors including Rabo Investments, the captive investment arm of Rabobank. Expected close is in the second half of 2026, pending customary closing conditions including applicable regulatory approvals.
Engineering group picked off London Stock Exchange in £4.1bn deal July 16, 2026 Rotork is set to become the latest company snapped off the London Stock Exchange by a foreign buyer after agreeing to a £4.1bn takeover by Swiss rival ABB. The engineering group agreed to pay 506p per share in cash for the FTSE 250 firm, comprising 503p in cash and a dividend of up to 3p. [...]
Aegon warns red tape is blocking pension investment spree July 16, 2026 Aegon has warned that regulation is holding back some of Britain’s top pension fund managers from pumping cash into the country’s start-ups and unlisted companies. The pension giant, which manages £160bn of assets in the UK alone, was one of 11 companies alongside Aviva and Legal & General to commit to investing five per cent [...]
Retailers urge Burnham to slash tax and back youth employment July 16, 2026 Retailers have called on Andy Burnham to slash their taxes and help them to employ young people in a raft of demands for the Prime Minister-to-be. The British Retail Consortium (BRC), a trade body representing the UK’s biggest retailers, has urged Burnham to “buy into retail” as part of his pledge to back local communities [...]
Best World Cup Betting Sites UK 2026 – Top Sportsbooks for the World Cup July 15, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup is unlike any previous tournament. For the first time, 48 nations will compete across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Producing a record 104 matches over 39 days, from 11 June to 19 July 2026. For UK punters, that means more betting markets, more group-stage action, [...]
World Cup Free Bets 2026 – Best Betting Offers for the World Cup July 15, 2026 The World Cup is the biggest football event on the planet, and the 2026 tournament is shaping up to be the largest one yet. Hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the expanded 48-team format means more matches, more markets, and more opportunities for bettors than ever before. With the tournament kicking off on [...]
Pension funds pledged a private investment splurge. Three years on, has anything changed? July 15, 2026 When 11 of the UK’s largest pension providers signed a deal to pump billions into unlisted companies in July 2023, the mood at Mansion House in the City was celebratory. Then Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hailed the signing a “great personal triumph” for then Lord Mayor, Sir Nicholas Lyons. If the remainder of the UK defined [...]
Best Horse Racing Betting Sites in the UK July 2026 July 15, 2026 Horse racing is a top sports betting market in the UK, with an exciting number of events taking place every year, which means it is offered at most online betting sites. So, how do you know which one to sign up for? This is what we’re here for. In this article, readers will discover all [...]
Cricket Betting Sites 2026 – Best Cricket Betting Sites UK July 15, 2026 Cricket is a highly enjoyable sport in the UK, both to watch and to bet on. For users looking to place bets on this exciting sport, we have detailed all the best cricket betting sites in this article. Other information detailed in this article includes our criteria for the top cricket sites, an explanation of [...]