After a landmark ruling last month in the motor finance test case, the Court of Appeal has hit Close Brothers with yet another blow after refusing its application to take …
Financial Planning
Tax changes could lead to ‘fire sale’ of family SMEs, experts warn
Industry leaders have warned there will be an influx of for-sale signs on UK businesses as their owners and subsequent heirs begin to cope with a change in inheritance tax …
Raspberry Pi: Newly-listed firm joins forces with Italian internet of things provider SECO
Newlt-listed tech firm Raspberry Pi is set to merge with Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider SECO to unlock new growth, by combining hardware and software development. This strategic deal, …
How German politics went kaput
After the collapse of its shaky ‘traffic light’ coalition, Germany is once again the sick man of Europe, says Rainer Zitelmann German chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has sacked his finance …
Exclusive: Argentina and South Africa in talks to host Rugby Championship match in London
World champions South Africa and World Cup semi-finalists Argentina are in talks to play a Rugby Championship fixture at London’s Allianz Stadium in 2025, City AM can reveal. Discussions have …
Victory for Shell after Dutch court overturns landmark emissions ruling
The Hague Court of Appeal has overturned a landmark ruling that ordered the energy giant Shell to reduce its carbon emissions. The Hague District Court handed down a ruling in …
Meeting the challenges of the reinsurance market
Touching all parts of the sector, Aon is one of the giants of the global insurance industry. Insurers play a crucial role in creating a more resilient world, but they …
London’s O2 Arena to host F1 launch extravaganza in 2025
All ten Formula 1 teams will show off their 2025 cars at the O2 next year at the same time to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the sport. The iconic …
Richard Branson-backed 23andMe axes hundreds of jobs
Genetic testing company 23andMe, which is backed by Virgin billionaire Richard Branson’s VG Acquisition Corp, has revealed plans to make 200 redundancies in a bid to regain stability after a …
Strong governments must be prepared to upset the markets (a bit)
The bond markets are a potent opposition, but governments must be prepared to take risks if they are ever to reap rewards, says Charles White-Thomson With a large majority and …