Jennifer Sieg sits down with Chris Caffrey, the founder of London’s newest entrepreneur members clubs questioning the status quo. Starting a business can seem like climbing a mountain, and just …
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GPE bolsters flex team as it ups hybrid office space target
One of the capital’s biggest landlords, GPE has announced the appointment of three new senior members to its flex office team as it laid out plans to build a portfolio of …
Humza Yousaf: Scottish first minister ‘will resign today’ as support crumbles
The Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf will resign today, it is widely understood, rather than facing two potentially disastrous no-confidence votes. Yousaf – who was appointed only a year ago …
Tech giant IBM kicks off London legal fight with Swiss software firm Lzlabs
Tech giant IBM is kicking off its legal battle against Swiss software company Lzlabs in the English High Court today over allegations of reverse-engineering. IBM believes that since 2013 when …
Domino’s Pizza: Poland and Croatia arm on target as sales surge in first quarter
DP Poland, the operator of Domino’s pizza stores and restaurants across Poland and Croatia, reported a rise in sales in the first quarter of the year. The fast food group …
Hipgnosis board recommends new £1.25bn bid from Blackstone
The board of Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) has recommended a cash acquisition by American private equity giant Blackstone. Blackstone’s $1.30 (£1.04) in cash per share bid, which is higher than …
Lack of major natural catastrophes puts Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley on front foot
Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley has reported a strong start to the year today, as it has continued to benefit from the hard market in insurance. Like its peers, the …
Gresham posts strong results as it gears up to leave London Stock Exchange
London-listed tech firm Gresham Technologies has reported strong full year results as it gears up for a vote on a recent take-private offer. The software and services company said pre-tax …
Supermarket Income REIT expands into Europe after buying stores from French retailer in £64m deal
Supermarket Income REIT has acquired a portfolio of popular supermarkets in France for €75.3m (£64.4m), reflecting a net initial yield of 6.3 per cent. On Monday, the London-listed firm said …
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund pins hope on future growth as earnings crumble
The Gresham House Energy Storage fund has seen its net asset value (NAV) per share plunge 17 per cent in the past year amid a tough time for the energy …