City businesses swap boardrooms for bikes and treasure hunts Sponsored City businesses swapped boardrooms for bikes, treasure hunts and quizzes yesterday as businesses across the Square Mile came together for City Giving Day 2026. The annual fundraising and volunteering initiative hosted by The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, saw companies across the City turn the working day into community activities, challenges and fundraising. David Johnston OBE, Chief [...]
Barbados holidays: The quieter side of the island, with true local charm Life&Style For years travellers have flocked to the pristine West Coast of Barbados – but could the South Side of the island offer a different perspective? Yes, essentially: those hoping to experience authentic Bajan culture as well as stay in luxury accommodation now have a variety of options on this lesser-explored part of the island. I [...]
Eaton signs agreement to acquire COL Group, expanding manufacturing capacity and capabilities for data center and utility markets in EMEA Business Wire Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire COL Group from Oaktree’s Power Opportunities strategy. COL Group is a leader in medium-voltage electrical distribution solutions, including SF₆-free switchgear, grid automation technologies and modular power systems. The acquisition will expand Eaton’s European power distribution capabilities and manufacturing footprint, enhancing [...]
I’m a property developer – here’s why I’m still building in London September 25, 2026 Today’s housing market is hampered by higher interest rates, build cost inflation, weaker sales and headlines about war in the Middle East and Ukraine. But residential development has always been about managing cycles: with many projects taking more than a decade from conception through planning, construction to handing over the key to new homes. Property [...]
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to UK Logistics 2026-4 DAC September 24, 2026 KBRA UK (KBRA) is pleased to announce the assignment of preliminary ratings to five classes of UK Logistics 2026-4 DAC, a CMBS single-borrower transaction. Since the assignment of preliminary ratings and publication of our Pre-Sale report on 10 September 2026, the issuer has elected to upsize the loan amount from £613.7 million to £1.0 billion [...]
Oliver CEO: I wouldn’t change anything about the City – embrace the wabi-sabi! September 24, 2026 Each week, we dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today: Angela Tangas, global CEO of marketing agency Oliver.
You can’t tax a casino if it’s closed September 24, 2026 Modern casinos are regulated entertainment destinations that invest in city centres, support skilled local careers and strengthen Britain’s visitor and night-time economy. Tax policy should recognise their full contribution, says Paul Willcock Politicians of every party say they want businesses to invest in Britain, regenerate city centres, create good jobs and attract overseas visitors. Genting is doing [...]
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal partners with the Sompo Foundation to boost youth employment September 22, 2026 The Lord Mayor’s Appeal has struck a new strategic partnership with the Sompo Foundation to help young people across the UK gain the skills, experience and connections needed to enter meaningful employment. The collaboration will focus on expanding access to opportunities for young people facing barriers to work, with a particular emphasis on employability skills, [...]
How mansion tax changes could triple the number of payers in suburban London September 22, 2026 When she introduced the measure in her October Budget, then-Chancellor Rachel Reeves told MPs her new mansion tax would “deal with a longstanding source of wealth inequality in our country.” Reeves promised that the new levy, set to cost as much as £7,500 for the highest-value homes, would raise more than £400m and would affect [...]
Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Provides Operations Update, Upcoming Conferences and Renews Normal Course Issuer Bid September 21, 2026 Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the “Company” or Kolibri”) (TSX: KEI, NASDAQ: KGEI) is pleased to provide the following updates: OPERATIONS UPDATE Clifton Mack Wells The Company has successfully completed fracture stimulation on all three Clifton Mack wells: the Clifton Mack 11-14-1HR (99.03% WI), Clifton Mack 11-14-2HR (97.36% WI), and Clifton Mack 11-14-3HR (97.45% WI) wells. [...]