Women make up over half (53 per cent) of lawyers working in law firms across England, yet, when it comes to partnership, that number is significantly lower. Across England, 37 …
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Great British Rail ‘not on track’ and billions in savings at risk, spending watchdog warns
Government plans for major reform of Britain’s railways and the launch of Great British Rail are “not on track,” with billions in potential savings at risk, the UK spending watchdog …
Informa momentum grows helped by Saudi and Gulf “growth engine”
Events and digital services giant Informa confirmed a substantial revenue jump in 2023 full-year results, released to the market this morning, with new geographies providing much of the firm’s positive …
Mega-merger on the way as Mondi set to buy UK rival DS Smith for £5.1bn
Mondi is set to buy its smaller rival DS Smith for £5.1bn, the firms revealed in a stock exchange announcement. The deal, which had been rumoured since last month, saw …
Currys gets green light for £179m sale of Greek business amid takeover saga
Electrical retailer Currys has received approval to sell its entire Greek business arm to Greek power generation and supply giant Public Power Corporation (PPC) for £179m. Last year the firm …
Just Group profits jump as demand guaranteed income for life products surge
Just Group profits have surged 47 per cent, as the firm, which specialises in financial products for the retirement market, benefited from higher interest rates. The firm reported an underlying …
Royal London plots bulk annuities push as profits rise
Life insurer Royal London said it was looking to push further into the booming bulk purchase annuities market today as it posted a 19 per cent rise in profit for …
Yet another UK firm heads for private hands after £400m-plus deal
Wealth manager Mattioli Woods is set to be snapped up by a London-based private equity outfit after waving through a £432m deal to its shareholders today. In an announcement this …
Sadiq Khan: TfL in the black but no hope of tube extensions without Whitehall deal
The government must still provide more funding for Transport for London (TfL) despite turning around £162m in annual profit, London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has said. London’s transport operator is forecast …
England need to replicate South Africa performance (but better) to beat Ireland in Six Nations
This weekend against England at Twickenham, Ireland can move within one game of the Six Nations Grand Slam. If they achieve an unbeaten campaign in 2024 they’ll become the first …