Manchester United accused of banning loyal fans to make space for big-spending tourists July 22, 2026 Manchester United supporters have accused the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders in order to generate more revenue from tourists and corporates. Season ticket holders of several decades started receiving emails – seen by City AM – informing them their accounts had been restricted after the club identified activity “that may indicate” [...]
CI Financial Holdings Ltd. Prices Private Offering of U.S. Dollar Junior Subordinated Notes July 22, 2026 CI Financial Holdings Ltd. (“CI” or the “Company”) today announced that it has successfully priced its private offering (the “Offering”) of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.625% fixed-rate resettable junior subordinated notes due 2056 (the “Notes”). The Offering is expected to close on July 23, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. [...]
‘Phenomenal waste of time’: Burnham slammed over plans to dismantle tech department July 21, 2026 Andy Burnham faced immediate questions over his decision to abolish the tech department on Tuesday, as peers warned the move risked disrupting Britain’s AI strategy. Ministers were hauled before the House of Lords less than a day after the machinery of government changes to the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) were announced, where [...]
Alpaca Launches German Equities Trading via Deutsche Börse Xetra July 21, 2026 Broker partners can offer access to German equities through the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, one of the world’s largest trading venues
What should sport expect from Andy Burnham and Lisa Nandy? July 21, 2026 There’s an Evertonian in Downing Street, a Toffee looking to unstick what he calls “40 years of neoliberalism”. But in doing so Andy Burnham has left his constituent buddy and long-term ally Lisa Nandy at DCMS, with the “digital” brief dropped in 2023 returning to 100 Parliament Street. Some in Westminster believe Nandy, a Wigan [...]
New Victoria Hospital Goes Live with MEDITECH Expanse to Deliver New Era of Care July 21, 2026 The new cloud-based EPR empowers patients and improves clinician experience
Three ways Andy Burnham can avoid Keir Starmer’s mistakes July 21, 2026 The Notebook, where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today Michael Martins shares his tips for the new cabinet and explains why he’s become obsessed with unhinged neighbours As you walk into No. 10 today, you are about to inherit all of former PM Starmer’s problems and none of his excuses, so take [...]
Romesh Ranganathan makes it hard to defend the BBC July 20, 2026 There is a lot to love about the BBC. But the new Romesh Ranganathan-fronted Corporation love-in will backfire, writes Matt Kenyon I’ve been getting sentimental about the BBC lately. Two different people have separately reminded me of Merlin; I had my first encounter with Louis Theroux’s Neil and Christine Hamilton documentary; I’ve been strangely hypnotised [...]
Burnham risks ‘big mistake’ on AI with tech department shake-up July 20, 2026 Andy Burnham has been warned that breaking up the government department behind Britain’s artificial intelligence strategy could unsettle global investors and damage the country’s standing as a technology hub. The incoming prime minister is reportedly considering abolishing the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and splitting its responsibilities between the Department for Business and [...]
New CultureLab Findings Show Culturally Relevant Brands Worth Nearly Three Times More July 20, 2026 As CMOs get less for every media dollar they spend and as brand investment in creators grows, new research reveals what the world's most valuable brands are doing differently