In the latest twist in Hollywood’s own corporate soap opera, tech billionaire Larry Ellison has personally guaranteed $40.4bn (£30bn) to support Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), …
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Tears, scandal, c*ck-ups and conspiracy: Westminster’s worst moments of 2025
Westminster never disappoints. When Keir Starmer came into Downing Street, he promised that politics would “tread more lightly” on the lives of everyday people. He was likely referring to the …
All I want for Christmas is economic growth
Keir Starmer has quietly abandoned his “five missions”, now he should dispense with all policies that are standing in the way of growth, starting with the Employment Rights Bill, says …
Why are people pooping on the pavements of the Square Mile?
Why is the City of London running an advertising campaign reminding people not to despoil the streets at Christmas? Asks James Ford The City of London has many ancient and …
The year in law: Scale, survival, and the surge of the transatlantic titans
From the birth of new transatlantic titans to a government-led rescue of the litigation funding market, 2025 has seen the City’s legal landscape rewritten by a relentless pursuit of scale …
Business confidence ticked up after Budget, Lloyds Bank says
Business confidence inched up at the end of 2025, according to a new survey, as firms were brought some relief and clarity after the Autumn Budget. Lloyds Banking Group’s latest …
Lattice to Showcase its Latest FPGA Technology Innovations at the International VLSID Conference
Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced its exhibition plan for the upcoming International VLSID Conference taking place January 3 – 7, 2026 in Pune, India. …
Discover Halkin Office Space at: 107 Cheapside
107 Cheapside offers private offices, coworking and meeting rooms with flexible membership plans, just moments from St Paul’s and key transport links. Created to enhance productivity and collaboration, this design-led …
The Punter Podcast Episode 63: Christmas Racing Special
Tom Marriott is joined by Bill Esdaile for his best bets of the busy Christmas racing schedule, highlighted by the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day. Plus, Wally Pyrah …
To solve London’s housing crisis, don’t built tall, build beautiful
What two strategies does Maida Hill use to achieve its high residential density? Maida Hill is a small, west London residential enclave just west of Maida Vale. It primarily comprises …