The Debate: Should CEOs be held personally accountable for cyberattacks? June 3, 2026 Is bad management to blame for cyberattacks? And even if not, should bosses be held accountable? We hear the case for both sides.
UK law clears hurdle for airlines to ban unruly passengers from travelling June 2, 2026 Airlines and the UK government are eyeing a proposal to create a national blacklist of disruptive passengers using their personal data, potentially curbing their access to flights. The scheme, currently being developed by officials from the Department for Transport and the Home Office, would require airlines to notify the government when a passenger is disruptive. [...]
Blue Cloud Ventures Announces Final Close of Blue Cloud Ventures V June 2, 2026 With over $1B in assets under management, Blue Cloud Ventures strengthens its commitment to the next generation of AI-driven enterprise software companies
How do you teach a robotaxi London? Waymo explains June 2, 2026 Before Waymo launches a commercial robotaxi service in London, it needs to teach its vehicles more than just how to drive on the left, writes Saskia Koopman. Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company, has spent months testing vehicles across the capital ahead of a planned commercial launch. The robotaxi giant has been testing in London [...]
AMCS Group Appoints Eric S. Walsh as Chief Executive Officer June 2, 2026 New CEO to lead global growth and strengthen customer partnerships worldwide
Former Lloyd’s DEI leader left Beazley over non-financial misconduct allegations June 2, 2026 A former chief risk officer at cyber insurance giant Beazley left the FTSE 100 business following allegations of non-financial misconduct. City AM understands that Rob Anarfi, who had been at Beazley since 2012, left the FTSE 100 business early last year following allegations of non-financial misconduct. Anarfi was also chair of the Lloyd’s of London [...]
Patagonia faces PR backlash over trademark lawsuit with drag queen June 2, 2026 Patagonia is in hot water over its legal action against a drag queen, but as lawyers suggest, businesses face a double-edged sword when it comes to protecting their trademarks. A drag queen artist and environmentalist, Wyn Wiley, was sued by the US outdoor retailer Patagonia, which alleged the performer violated its trademark by going professionally [...]
TG Jones owner Modella puts jobs at risk in shoe retailer overhaul June 2, 2026 Modella Capital is set to put hundreds of jobs on the line as it pursues its latest drastic restructuring, this time of northern shoe seller Wynsors World of Shoes. The private equity firm which owns hundreds of former WH Smith stores has briefed staff on its plans for an overhaul at the shoe retailer it [...]
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Expands Marine Leadership; Names Ben Wyatt as Head of Marine for North America and the UK June 2, 2026 Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that Ben Wyatt has been promoted to Head of Marine for North America and the UK. Effective immediately, Ben expands his leadership responsibilities beyond the U.S. to include oversight of BHSI’s Marine business in the UK and Canada. In this role, Ben will drive underwriting, strategy, and portfolio [...]
Iran conflict could cause further decline to M&A, leading tax firm warns June 2, 2026 Merger and acquisition deal activity could see a further hit this financial quarter if the US and Iran do not reach a resolution to the conflict, a leading tax and accountancy firm has warned. The number of domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions involving a change in majority share ownership fell to 352 [...]