London-based tech accelerator Founders Factory has hired the founder of co-working space Second Home to support its international expansion. Chairman of Founders Factory Brent Hoberman CBE, who also co-founded Lastminute.com, …
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Bytes Technology plunges as chief resigns after failing to disclose company share trades
Shares in software firm Bytes Group plunged over 18 per cent on Wednesday after it said its chief executive is stepping down amid revelations that he made several trades in …
Claim brought by 5,000 students against UCL will go to trial after settlement talks fail
A group action against the University College London (UCL) over Covid-19 and strike-related disruptions will proceed to the High Court after settlement talks break down. A lawsuit brought by 5,000 …
Logo wars: Tesco and Lidl at Court of Appeal in latest instalment of clubcard row
A small blue and yellow logo is in the spotlight once again today during a hearing at court, as Tesco tries to appeal a ruling that it had infringed on …
Inflation on a ‘firm downward path’ and Bank of England risks a ‘hard landing’, MPC member says
Inflation is on its way back to target and the Bank of England risks leaving rates on hold for too long, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) said …
Luxury kitchen brand Harvey Jones in last-ditch rescue talks as administration looms
Luxury kitchen company Harvey Jones is having “advanced and encouraging” talks over a possible rescue deal as it bids to avoid collapsing into administration. The firm said it filed a …
SFO launches probe into £140m property fraud
The UK anti-fraud agency has raided three residences and made four arrests in North West England in relation to an investigation into Signature Group. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has …
Alexei Navalny: UK government under fire for ‘pathetic’ response to Putin critic’s death
A senior Tory MP has called on the government to go “a lot further” in punishing Putin today after ministers sanctioned prison officers at the Artic jail where Alexei Navalny …
Nvidia shares dip as jittery investors lose bottle before expected strong earnings
Shares in chip designer Nvidia fell 4.4 per cent on Tuesday and remain in the red in pre-market trading as jittery investors secure some gains ahead of the firm’s earnings. …
Global X ETFs: Ex-Goldman man flown in as new chief after C-suite exodus
Global X ETFs has appointed a new chief executive after the firm saw its senior leadership depart from the firm. Ryan O’Connor, formerly global head of ETF product at Goldman …