Majority of landlords to hike rent due to Reeves’ tax raid February 6, 2026 The majority of landlords increasing rents blamed Rachel Reeves’ new tax on property income from April next year, a survey has shown. According to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), two thirds of landlords (65 per cent) raising prices over the next year cited the government’s plans to charge a two percentage point tax rate [...]
No retail redundancies after Vodafone-Three merger, boss says ahead of shop closures February 5, 2026 There will be no forced redundancies of retail staff following Vodafone’s acquisition of Three, the firm’s chief executive has said, as the telco giant gears up to find hundreds of millions of pounds of cost savings from the tie-up. Vodafone chief executive Margherita Della Valle, who spearheaded the bumper £16.5bn merger shortly after taking the [...]
Ageing workforce puts London’s specialty insurance sector at risk February 5, 2026 London’s specialty (re)insurance market employs around 61,000 people, but despite this, the sector is facing a ‘critical’ talent shortage. According to data from the trade body, the London Market Group (LMG), that headcount is up 3 per cent since 2022, but the sector is expected to require around 82,200 by the end of 2034. The [...]
Everest Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results February 4, 2026 Annual Net Income of $1.6 billion and Net Operating Income of $1.9 billion Annual 10.5% Net Income ROE and 12.4% Net Operating Income ROE; TSR of 13.1% Repurchased $397 million of Common Shares During the Quarter
Federal Court Grants WHOOP Preliminary Injunction Against Lexqi February 4, 2026 Injunction orders Lexqi to halt U.S. Sales of wearable health tracker
Inside South Africa’s two most exceptionally fabulous hotels February 4, 2026 Cape Town and the surrounding winelands are a clever choice for a start of year escape. Whilst London languishes in grey drizzle, South Africa glows in late summer sunshine. While there are plenty of great restaurants and wineries to visit across the country, an alternative option is to bunker down in the best hotels: here [...]
Capping ground rents is no way to help leaseholders February 4, 2026 The government’s plans to reform leasehold will deter investment in property and leave flat owners to pay the bill for the building safety agenda, says Natalie Chambers Governments in market economies are generally cautious about interfering in existing contracts, for good reason. Once that principle is weakened, confidence is difficult to restore. The draft Commonhold [...]
WP Engine Debuts Newsroom, the Platform Built for Editorial Excellence February 3, 2026 WP Engine Newsroom sets a new standard for modern publishing by unifying editorial, operational, and performance workflows into a single, integrated platform
The ugly truth: Business rates are bad for the beauty industry February 3, 2026 Salons are grappling with the simultaneous rise of the National Living Wage, increased Employer National Insurance contributions, and skyrocketing utility costs. They should be given the same consideration as pubs, says Victoria Brownlie The British high street is often described as the heartbeat of our communities, and for years, the hair and beauty sector has [...]
Morningstar Completes Acquisition of CRSP and Extends Relationship with Vanguard February 2, 2026 The CRSP integration unites two trusted sources of market insight, reinforcing a shared commitment to transparency, quality, and investor-focused solutions and solidifying Morningstar’s position as a top-tier global index provider.