More Than Half of UK Businesses Say Hiring Has Become Harder as Employment Costs Rise by Almost 10% in a Year May 28, 2026 Employment Hero, the AI-powered employment platform, has published new data revealing that more than half of UK businesses believe employing staff has become more complex in the past 12 months, as rising costs and fears around new employment law requirements put fresh pressure on employers. The findings follow earlier research conducted by Employment Hero ahead [...]
Pokemon cards’ most enthusiastic collectors? Money launderers May 28, 2026 The market for Pokemon cards it absolutely booming, but there's a more sinister force than nerdy millennials at play, writes Paul Ormerod.
KKR to Open New Office in Milan, Strengthening Long-Term Commitment to Italy May 28, 2026 New office reflects KKR’s localisation strategy and opportunity in Italy’s evolving investment landscape
As it happened: Stocks plummet on latest Iran war tensions; Neets crisis a ‘human tragedy’ May 28, 2026 Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog. The US and Iran are back to exchanging fire in a major blow to hopes of peace in the Middle East. Tehran struck an American airbase overnight in its retaliation for the US striking a military site that it said “posed a threat to US forces [...]
Starmer’s social media ban puts emotions above data May 28, 2026 By parading grieving parents through Downing Street, Number 10 risks presenting a false picture of the dangers of social media.
SMBC and Toshiba Jointly Develop New Equity Indices Using Advanced Quantum-Driven Technologies May 28, 2026 Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”) and Toshiba Corporation (“Toshiba”) today announced the joint development of the SMBC/TOSHIBA Quantum Driven Diversified Japan Equity Index and the SMBC/TOSHIBA Quantum Driven Diversified U.S. Equity Index, new equity indices realized with advanced quantum-driven technologies. Collectively, the indices are referred to as “SMBC/TOSHIBA Quantum Diversified” (the “Indices”). This press release [...]
KBRA Releases Research – Coming of Age: The Evolution of European Middle Market CLOs May 27, 2026 KBRA releases research that examines the evolution of European middle market collateralised loan obligations (CLO) and the role they may play in the financing, distribution, and management of private credit portfolios across Europe as the market matures. Key Takeaways The European middle market CLO sector remains at an early stage of development, with only a [...]
Motive Introduces New Workforce Capabilities to Improve Performance, Automate Rewards and Increase Driver Retention at Scale May 27, 2026 New automated rewards and recognition capabilities help organisations engage drivers, reinforce positive behaviour and reduce costly turnover New enhancements to AI Coach help teams deliver personalised feedback across safety, fuel and compliance without any manual effort
Motive Unveils the Future of Physical Operations at Vision 26: A New Era of Integrated Hardware and AI Innovations May 27, 2026 New products shift the operational burden from people to technology, automating the ‘busy work’ so teams can prioritise the strategic safety, productivity and profitability of their fleet.
‘Outdated’ consultancy sector faces a reckoning as AI rips up the old model May 27, 2026 For years, the consultancy sector has relied on a traditional model and profitable formula: retained clients, billing time and upselling clients. Another crucial element has been the blend of ‘senior counsel’ supported by a team of juniors carrying out research and compiling reports. But the rug is being pulled from under this model and a [...]