Aldi to invest £900m in new stores after record turnover September 28, 2026 Aldi is set to spend £900m opening new stores next year, as the discount grocer warned the Iran war and droughts were pushing up the “pressures” facing households. The UK’s fourth-biggest supermarket said it is seeing record sales growth because of its “relentless focus” on low prices, amid fears that the cost of food could [...]
The City’s contribution cannot be taken for granted September 28, 2026 Growth in London or the regions is not a zero-sum game. The success of the City is good for the whole country, writes Chris Hayward.
‘Last days of the honeymoon’: Anxious bosses prepare charm offensive at Labour conference September 25, 2026 Ahead of the Labour Party Conference on Sunday, and one month away from the Budget, businesses are feeling nervous, write Mauricio Alencar and Felix Armstrong Stepping onto an early-morning Avanti West Coast train from London Euston is now a familiar feeling for the Prime Minister. Andy Burnham is set to make the journey more regularly [...]
International purchases come with currency risk. Here are three ways bespoke FX support can help can save time and stress September 25, 2026 From overseas property and luxury purchases to international school fees, foreign exchange can add cost, complexity and uncertainty. A dedicated private client dealer can help make high-value transactions more manageable. An international lifestyle can bring opportunity, flexibility and enjoyment, but it can also create a long list of payments in unfamiliar currencies. For private clients [...]
Abacus Global Management Completes Landmark $400 Million Securitization September 25, 2026 ~ Dual-tranche structure and investment-grade rating reflect a maturing securitization platform ~ ~ Transaction was oversubscribed and upsized amid strong demand from institutional fixed income investors ~ ~ Closing advances Abacus’s shift toward recurring, fee-related revenue ~
Eastnets Retains Chartis Trade-Based AML Category Award for Third Year and Rises to #41 in RiskTech100® 2027 September 25, 2026 Eastnets has retained its Chartis Trade-Based AML Category Award for the third consecutive year and risen two places to #41 globally in the RiskTech100® 2027, strengthening its position among the world’s leading risk technology providers. The recognition comes as global trade surpassed US$35 trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UN Trade and [...]
ISG Announces 2026 ISG Women in Digital Awards Winners for EMEA September 25, 2026 Leaders with Elanco, DiversITy-talent, NHS 24, Amazon Web Services, IFS Nexus Black and the Otermans Institute named gold winners in six award categories
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 [...]
City law firm to rebrand after co-founder demands name be stripped September 24, 2026 The co-founder of a City-based law firm behind the largest group claim in UK history against mining giant BHP said he will file a cease-and-desist to have his name removed after the firm initiated legal action against its own clients in the claim. US disputes lawyer Harris Pogust, who co-founded Pogust Goodhead (formerly PGMBM) alongside [...]
PAC-MAN Chomps Onto Nex Playground September 24, 2026 The iconic arcade classic is reimagined through motion play, with new ways for families to chase, chomp, and compete together