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June 2024
Wise among best fintech stocks in global top 25, broker says
Wise is among the best names in a group of top 25 global fintech stocks, according to a leading broker, as the money transfer firm is expected to post strong …
Blackstone in ‘exclusive’ talks to buy Village Hotels
US private equity giant Blackstone is reportedly in exclusive talks to buy mid-market chain Village Hotels for circa £850m. According to a report in Sky News, Blackstone has entered a …
LIFT: The London festival with tens of incredible shows to book this week
The London International Festival of Theatre takes place from 5 June to 27 July, bringing bold and imaginative shows to the capital. Ahead of the event, programmer Kris Nelson chose …
The UK’s services sector has outperformed since Brexit and the City is leading the way
The City’s strength has helped power the UK’s strength in services since Brexit, a new report shows, but overall trade has still taken a hit. According to the report, UK …
Meet the City lawyer challenging Keir Starmer for his London seat at the election
City law firm Mayer Brown’s head of pro bono has been selected to stand as a Conservative candidate in Holborn and St Pancras, the home turf of the Labour leader. …
Nigel Farage is a punishment the Tories deserve
Nigel Farage’s return is the worst-case scenario for the Tories, but their annihilation will be a consequence of the own failure to make the country more Conservative after 14 years, …
Gallagher: Profit races past £200m at Premiership Rugby title sponsor
Profit at the UK arm of insurance giant Arthur J Gallagher & Co surged to more than £200m in 2023, it has been revealed. The US giant, which has its …
UK acquisition deals fall to pandemic low as foreign eyes turn away from London
The number of UK mergers and acquisitions fell to their lowest in March since 2020, as the rate of foreign companies buying British businesses almost halved throughout the quarter. There …
I did Orlando Florida and Disney Orlando without the kids – it was even better
Portia Jones went to the famously kid-friendly city of Orlando Florida without any in tow – and found so much more to do beyond the rides While Orlando is famously …