Starmer dares Labour rebels to trigger contest if they want him out May 12, 2026 Sir Keir Starmer has told his Cabinet that challengers need to step up and trigger a contest if they want him to quit. Starmer said he took responsibility for the local election results but refused to resign in a statement to senior government ministers on Tuesday. He told ministers: “As I said yesterday, I take [...]
Lovevery Introduces The Maths Skill Set, a Hands-On Program Proven to Improve Maths Scores Through Play, Now Available in the UK and Europe May 12, 2026 The screen-free, research-backed approach provides children with a stronger foundation needed to support one of the most important early academic skills.
Valuedynamx Powers Quidco’s New In-Store Cashback Feature, Bringing Seamless Card-Linked Rewards to Millions of UK Members May 12, 2026 Card-linking technology enables Quidco members to earn cashback on everyday purchases at over 50 retailers
Paymentology Raises $175 Million co-led by Apis Partners and Aspirity Partners to Support Next Phase of Growth May 12, 2026 Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced a $175 million investment co-led by Apis Partners (”Apis”), a private equity firm specialising in financial infrastructure and services, and Aspirity Partners (“Aspirity”), a pan-European Private Equity firm focused on Financial Technology & Services and Enterprise Technology & Connectivity Services. The investment will support Paymentology’s continued global expansion, [...]
SES Delivers Robust Q1 2026 Results & Reiterates Full-Year Outlook May 12, 2026 SES S.A. announces financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026. Q1 2026 Performance (€ million) Q1 2026 as reported (1) Q1 2025 as reported (1) ∆ At constant FX (2) Q1 2025 like-for-like(3) ∆ At constant FX (2) Average €/$ FX rate 1.18 1.04 1.04 Revenue 847 509 +80.5% 909 [...]
The Festival of Words: From Gyles Brandreth to Anthony Scaramucci – all you need to know about the Fleet Street Quarter festival May 12, 2026 The Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words covers everything from politics to culture, literature, storytelling, broadcasting and public life. It features a fascinating line-up of speakers and panel guests, from political heavyweights to stars of stage and screen. We’re pretty sure it will be a front-running for the Best Arts or Culture Experience category of [...]
When does fish, chips and mushy peas become an unaffordable luxury? May 12, 2026 When prices rise so high and budgets get so tight, consumers adjust their habits permanently. This is looming in the energy markets as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will not be resolved any time soon, says Helen Thomas As Ryan, the owner of Harrison’s Fish and Chip shop, said to me on Friday [...]
Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set path for succession May 11, 2026 Keir Starmer’s Downing Street operation was plunged into a full-blown crisis on Monday, after three cabinet ministers urged him to set a timeline for his resignation despite the robust defence of his premiership he launched in a make-or-break stump speech earlier in the day. Speculation over the future of his government reached fever pitch into [...]
Nahyan bin Mubarak Unveils Greenz by Danube, Dubai’s First Fully Furnished Master Villa Project May 11, 2026 H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, unveiled “Greenz by Danube,” the latest development by Danube Properties, during a major event held at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The launch was attended by Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, along with more than 7,000 investors, business leaders, distinguished guests, [...]
CMI Financial Group Secures Senior Financing from Royal London Asset Management May 11, 2026 One of the United Kingdom’s most respected asset managers, this financing signals positive momentum for the Canadian residential lending sector and real estate environment