While the July general election might be about to dominate the headlines in the British press in the coming weeks, it is unlikely to have significant effects on the markets, …
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Hargreaves Lansdown rejects takeover bid from private equity giants
Hargreaves Lansdown has rejected a takeover bid by a consortium of private equity investors including CVC and Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, the company confirmed today. The do-it-yourself investment platform …
No party has ever come back from this far behind – but anything can happen in an election
Rishi Sunak has clearly decided that the risks of waiting outweigh the dangers of calling a general election when the polls are so dire, says Henry Hill There was a …
9 hilarious tweet reactions to the Rishi Sunak election speech
Rishi Sunak has announced there will be a general election on 4 July in a speech on the steps of Downing Street amid thick rainfall. As he spoke the D:Ream …
Virgin Money shareholders approve £2.9bn Nationwide takeover
Virgin Money shareholders have given the green light for the bank to be acquired by Nationwide for £2.9bn, paving the way for the UK’s biggest banking merger since the financial …
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to name 4 July as date for General Election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to name 4 July as the date for the General Election, confirming reports after a day of swirling speculation. Members of the cabinet arrived …
Microsoft chief: UK tech sector must ‘act assertively’ to stay ahead of global rivals
Microsoft’s UK boss has urged the nation’s tech sector to “act assertively” and embrace artificial intelligence technology in order for the UK to stay ahead of international competition. AI represents …
Is Keir Starmer ready for government?
If the pledge card Keir Starmer launched last week is anything to go by, the still doesn’t know what it will actually deliver if it gets elected, says Will Cooling …
Legal regulator prepares to recover costs from boss of collapsed firm Axiom Ince
The UK’s legal regulator is preparing to recover funds from the boss of collapsed law firm Axiom Ince, according to new court filings. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has filed …
Accountancy sector experiences skills shortage as the industry faces turbulent times
The accountancy sector is facing a skills crisis as firms reveal talent has plummeted, with leaders blaming competition from other industries. According to a new survey by outsourcing specialists Advancetrack, …