Oil price pulls back and FTSE 100 rebounds after ‘TACO’ Trump post May 6, 2026 Oil prices took a step back from a gradual climb on Wednesday after President Trump announced he would pause his military escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting analysts to joke that the “TACO” president was back. The Brent crude oil price slipped below $100 per barrel amid hopes of a peace deal being [...]
AB InBev Wins Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year for an Unprecedented Third Time May 6, 2026 The world’s leading brewer’s approach to creativity as a competitive advantage results in strong performance and increased revenues
DNA Payments and OnePlusTwo Partner to Expand Self-service Kiosks and Solutions for Hospitality and Retail May 6, 2026 DNA Payments, the UK’s leading independent payments provider, and OnePlusTwo, a provider of advanced Point of Sale (POS), self-service, and Kitchen Display Screen (KDS) technologies, are partnering to make in-store, self-service and online purchases more accessible across hospitality and retail. Together, they offer an all-in-one solution bringing secure, fast payment processing together with the latest [...]
Local elections 2026: who will win in Harrow Council? May 6, 2026 The Conservatives’ last London stronghold faces its toughest test yet. Four consecutive 4.99 per cent council tax rises, a cumulative 20 per cent hike adding nearly £500 to Band D bills, have handed Labour a powerful attack line. A candidate suspension over offensive social media posts has added damaging scrutiny in one of London’s most [...]
CoStar Data Shows Offices Leading UK Investment in Q1 2026 May 6, 2026 The office sector attracted the largest share of investment in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260506436227/en/ Office investment reached £2.9 billion, accounting for 30% [...]
Origami Risk Recognised as Market Leader in 2026 Annual RMIS Report May 6, 2026 Origami Risk, the industry-leading risk, safety and insurance Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, has been recognised as the definitive market leader in the 2026 RMIS Report, released this week by Redhand Advisors, a risk management technology consultancy. This marks the eighth consecutive year Origami Risk has been recognised as a leader in the [...]
A bank tax hangs in the balance at the local election ballot May 6, 2026 As speculation of a leadership challenge – or sweeping reshuffle – surrounds the forthcoming local elections, in this week’s column Samuel Norman looks at what a change in Chancellor would mean for the banking sector. It is no secret that Thursday’s local elections carry a weight far heavier than the fate of a few neighbourhood [...]
IFF Reports First Quarter 2026 Results May 5, 2026 Delivered solid top and bottom line Q1 results Progressing disciplined sale process for Food Ingredients business Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Financial Guidance
Aryna Sabalenka raises Grand Slam boycott threat as pay row escalates May 5, 2026 Women’s world No1 Aryna Sabalenka has warned that top tennis players will boycott Grand Slams if their demands for more prize money and benefits continue to be resisted. Sabalenka was among a group of stars who criticised French Open chiefs at the weekend for failing to heed their calls, which have also been directed at [...]
Jeito Capital Bolsters Its Leadership Team With the Appointment of Elaine Caughey, MBA, as Partner, Business Development and Investor Relations, and Sarah Shackelton, MPA, as Partner, Talent May 5, 2026 Highly experienced partners bringing 25+ years of leadership across top-tier life-sciences investment fund, pharma and Biopharma companies, driving accelerated portfolio development With leadership experience at Blackstone Life Sciences (Deputy Chief Operating Officer), Biogen, (NASDAQ: BIIB), and public and private Biopharma companies (including Kymera Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KYMR) and Cygnal Therapeutics), Elaine Caughey will support portfolio companies in strengthening operational execution, defining robust market access pathways, and enhancing their strategic value through business development support, including partnerships and acquisition transactions. She will also draw on her knowledge of the investment ecosystem to strengthen relationships with investors for both Jeito funds and its portfolio companies Sarah brings deep strategic expertise from senior roles at leading Biopharma investment firms - including as Partner, Marketing and Talent at Abingworth and as Chief Talent Officer at Oxford Science Enterprises - and top executive search firms including Coulter Partners and Spencer Stuart. She will focus on building exceptional senior leadership teams and boards across Jeito and its portfolio, attracting the high calibre talent that powers company acceleration and scale