Funds focusing on North American smaller companies were the worst performing in the UK last month, as a weakening dollar and fears over a US recession shook the market. North …
Retirement Planning
Venture capital firm launches UK’s only fund for British pensions
A venture capital firm has launched the first-ever fund devoted to helping UK pension funds invest in British start-ups and scale-ups. Future Planet Capital’s new British Co-Investment Fund (BCF) will …
Neo Energy slows down £900m North Sea project due to windfall tax
One of the North Sea’s largest oil and gas project has been plunged into uncertainty after its operator announced it was slowing down investment in light of “fiscal and regulatory …
Uefa sets reduced price cap for away tickets in Champions League
European football’s governing body Uefa will enforce reduced ticket price caps from next season after uproar from fans at the cost of attending the Champions League, Europa League and Conference …
Airport liquid rule: Why UK and European airports are keeping the 100ml limit
To the joy of early morning Zurich and Frankfurt-bound travellers, London City Airport announced last year that it had ditched the 100ml airport liquid rule. The proposed roll-out of new, …
‘Chicken King’ Ranjit Singh Boparan to sell poultry arm to himself
The poultry arm of 2 Sisters Food Group, which is owned by the so-called ‘Chicken King’ Ranjit Singh Boparan, is to be sold to his private office for more than …
Citypoint tower up for sale as owner seeks cut-price deal
Canadian asset manager Brookfield has put Citypoint tower up for sale in what could be the biggest commercial office sale in the capital all year. Brookfield has reportedly started the …
New Kingsley Defender adds modern luxury to classic Land Rover
Land Rover restoration specialist Kingsley Re-Engineered has unveiled a series of upgraded classic Defender models. Two Defender restomods have made their public debut at the prestigious Salon Privé car show, …
London gets even worse for first-time buyers as UK cities ranked
London has become an even worse city for first-time buyers, according to new figures, but the situation has now stopped people flocking to the capital for the social and career …
Innovate UK funding furore highlights women’s start-up struggles
Hundreds of female founders took to social media this weekend to express growing concerns surrounding the results of Innovate UK’s most recent funding competition for women in business. The funding …