KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Cheshire 2021-1 PLC November 21, 2025 KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes issued by Cheshire 2021-1 PLC (Cheshire Refinance), a static RMBS securitisation backed by a non-conforming portfolio of performing and reperforming mortgage loans. Cheshire Refinance will be a refinancing of the original Cheshire 2021-1 PLC transaction, which closed in September 2021 (50.7% of the portfolio) [...]
Eros Innovation Announces USD150 Million Capital Injection and Strategic Acquisitions, Reinforcing Its Position as a USD2 Billion Global AI–Media Platform November 21, 2025 Eros Innovation today announced the completion of approximately $150 million in capital and strategic transactions, reinforcing its evolution into a next-generation, AI-driven media and entertainment platform. The transactions support Eros Innovation’s strategy to build an integrated stack across content, computation, and cultural intelligence, underpinned by a $2 billion independent valuation, over $1 billion in assets, [...]
Everest Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition November 20, 2025 Elias Habayeb Appointed Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer, Succeeding Mark Kociancic
Lack of London office space a ‘major economic risk’, Reeves warned November 20, 2025 London Property Alliance has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to recognise offices as essential economic infrastructure to boost the capital’s competitiveness. The organisation said that London faces planning barriers, rising costs and a shrinking supply of modern office space, with a 54 per cent drop in major planning applications over the past decade. “The Chancellor… [...]
The Bangkok hotel that finds perfect calm amid the chaos November 20, 2025 Bangkok is rarely quiet. The Thai capital barrels forward at full volume: Woks hiss and clang in open-air kitchens, tuk tuks chase traffic like motorised dragonflies, and scaffolding sprouts where centuries-old ruins once stood. The streets pulse with unfiltered life. Anthony Bourdain once likened it to “being inside an electronic rice cooker with the lid [...]
Brits delay moving houses over Budget fears November 20, 2025 Nearly one in five Brits considering moving house have stalled their plans ahead of the Budget, a new survey has indicated, in a fresh warning to the Treasury about the damage caused by leaks and speculation. Around 17 per cent of potential movers surveyed by property website Rightmove said they have paused their plans to [...]
Government backs plans to digitise homebuying November 20, 2025 Labour has backed a new initiative to “revolutionise” homebuying by embracing technologies, with failed deals costing the economy nearly £1bn every year. The project will see the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) work in coalition with multiple government departments, including the department for business and trade and the ministry for housing. The initiative [...]
The London LISA problem November 19, 2025 ISAs are set for a starring role in next week’s Budget as Chancellor Rachel Reeves searches for ways to kickstart economic growth. The Treasury is reportedly mulling a slash to the cash ISA ceiling from £20,000 to £10,000 to stop Brits hoarding cash, and encourage investment into domestic stocks. Dividends are also potentially in the [...]
IRONSCALES Celebrates Fast Growth with Fourth Consecutive Year on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™ November 19, 2025 Email security leader attributes success to live Deepfake Protection and other AI-driven email security innovations
London, Manchester and Edinburgh to bear the brunt of mansion tax November 19, 2025 A mansion tax in next week’s Budget could stifle property markets and disproportionately harm homeowners in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, tax experts have warned. Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning a mansion tax raid on high-value properties, as she takes a “smorgasbord” approach to the Budget after last week’s dramatic income tax U-turn. The Chancellor has [...]