The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) launched a consultation on Tuesday into unregulated legal providers in the UK, including those that provide will writing. The purpose is to draft guidelines …
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Klarna offloads London entrepreneur’s shopping tech after just three years
Fintech firm Klarna has sold assets in virtual shopping business Hero to Swedish video commerce platform Bambuser for around £1.1m just three years after buying the entire company for a …
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana reaches new heights following London listing
Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has reported an 18.5 per cent rise in quarterly passenger traffic after floating on London’s equity markets earlier this year. The increase brings the figure …
‘So special’ Jofra Archer backed to be fully fit for T20 World Cup after England selection
England cricket boss Rob Key insists they are confident Jofra Archer will be back at 100 per cent for the T20 World Cup after naming him in the squad for …
Who are the runners and riders to succeed Noel Quinn as HSBC boss?
In a shock announcement this morning, Noel Quinn announced that he is drawing the curtain on a nearly four-decade career at HSBC. So, who are the leading contenders to succeed …
9 amazing things to do in London this May, from festivals to art
You may not believe this but that fiery orb visible in the sky yesterday was in fact the sun. Despite being subjected to a cold, wet and generally miserable start …
Red Driving School gears up for acquisitions as demand fuels sales acceleration
High demand for lessons helped turnover grow at the group behind Red Driving School as it eyes making new acquisitions in the coming year. The Yorkshire-headquartered company has posted a …
Nato needs enhanced capabilities, not just more funding
Extra defence spending is welcome but not enough. Europe needs to be able to defend itself with a credible military capability within Nato, says Daniel Sleat Ongoing wars in Ukraine, …
Stellantis: Vauxhall owner struggles after record 2023
Vauxhall owner Stellantis missed forecasts on Tuesday after first-quarter revenue dropped 12 per cent to €41.7bn (£35.6bn) on lower sales and foreign exchange effects. Shares in the Dutch carmaker, which …
Barclay family set to lose control of Very Group as Redbird looks to kick off sale
The billionaire Barclay family is rumoured to be on the very of losing control of Very Group after their Gulf and American-based backers began to plot a sale of the …