The City doesn’t compete with Britain’s regions – it competes for them July 20, 2026 The City has never been an island, it has always been a bridge, connecting Britain with the world, channelling global capital into British innovation, and driving prosperity in every corner of the country, says Dame Susan Langley As Lady Mayor of the City of London, my role is to be the ambassador for UK financial [...]
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
Agilent Increases Its Investment in HALO X-ray Technologies July 20, 2026 Validation of HALO’s Advanced Security Screening Technology Agilent Technologies, Inc. has led a multimillion dollar investment round in which other existing Blue Chip investors UK Innovation Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) and the Midland Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) also participated. The investment enables HALO to complete regulatory approval of its advanced security screening technology ahead of production and scaling up its commercial activities.
Eaton Opens European Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Center to Expand Production and Strengthen Regional Supply Chain Resilience July 20, 2026 Specialized center delivers production-ready capabilities closer to European aerospace commercial, aftermarket and defense customers Eaton chooses U.K. for its third global additive manufacturing site and second dedicated to the aerospace industry
Burnham scraps digital ID scheme July 19, 2026 Andy Burnham will scrap Labour’s digital ID scheme when he becomes Prime Minister, as part of a “reset of priorities” over the cost of living crisis. The incoming Prime Minister said on Saturday that he would ditch the programme, set out only months ago by Sir Keir Starmer, and spend the money saved on “improving [...]
The PlayStation Portal 2026 review: Japanese innovation, hampered by UK infrastructure July 17, 2026 The PlayStation 5 may have outsold Microsoft’s Xbox Series X by a country mile, but Nintendo’s Switch has, since its release, dominated the handheld console market. Now Sony’s PlayStation Portal may finally be in with a chance to gain some ground. Released in 2023 to mixed reviews, the PlayStation Portal baffled gamers and critics upon [...]
Mahmood called for banker bonus tax to fix youth unemployment July 17, 2026 Shabana Mahmood has previously called for a tax on banker bonuses to fix youth unemployment in a move that will renew fears the sector could be targeted for a cash grab. The front-runner to be Andy Burnham’s Chancellor was a staunch supporter of a bill set out by Labour in opposition that sought to levy [...]
Making it in the UAE – Dani Afiouni – From the Arctic to Abu Dhabi: Entrepreneur Dani Afiouni wants to help you live your best life July 17, 2026 THERE are easier ways to find a business idea than running marathons at the North Pole and on Everest. But for Dani Afiouni, years spent climbing mountains, racing in extreme conditions and testing the limits of his body became the foundation for Longevity Wellness Hub. The Dubai-born wellness business was launched in 2019 after Afiouni [...]
City sizes up mystery Mahmood July 17, 2026 Executives and business groups have begun sizing up Shabana Mahmood and her past policy positions as they search for ways to engage the woman tipped to become Andy Burnham’s Chancellor next week. The emergence of Mahmood, who hails from the right of the party and cracked down on immigration in her role as home secretary, [...]
Frasers slams ‘nonsense rumours’ over Harvey Nichols bid July 16, 2026 The boss of Frasers has hit back at “nonsense rumours” that retail brands are reluctant to work with the group, which is known for making aggressive plays to take control of rival companies. The group, which owns Sports Direct and Flannels, gatecrashed the auction to buy luxury department store Harvey Nichols last week, despite some [...]