• Aviva warns against forcing UK pension funds to buy domestic assets

    Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc says mandating pension funds to invest in UK assets would be “a sledgehammer to crack a nut”, urging government to prioritise fiduciary duty. Read more: Aviva warns against forcing UK pension funds to buy domestic assets


  • NatWest nears full reprivatisation as taxpayer stake drops below 1%

    The government’s stake in NatWest has dropped below 1%, marking a near-complete exit from the £45.5bn bailout era and paving the way for full reprivatisation within weeks. Read more: NatWest nears full reprivatisation as taxpayer stake falls below 1%


  • Future: GoCompare’s proprietor reveals share repurchase strategy

    Future PLC withstands advertising challenges with solid margins and cash flow The London-based publishing and media entity Future PLC has reported a strong half-year performance, showcasing operational strength amid declining advertising markets and currency challenges. Even with a three percent decrease in revenue, the firm sustained impressive profitability, reflecting assurance in its long-term growth plan.…


  • Org Group acquires UK technology recruitment agency as part of its international growth initiative

    Multinational professional services company Org Group has purchased Manchester-based technology recruitment expert Venturi, in a transaction designed to bolster its global presence—particularly in Germany and the United States—while enhancing its skills in the recruitment of digital talent. The acquisition of Venturi broadens Org Group’s international recruitment and workforce solutions portfolio, which already features notable industry…


  • Aviva chief warns ministers not to force pension funds to buy British

    British pension funds should not be forced to invest in UK assets, the boss of one of London’s biggest insurance firms has said, in a rebuke of the government’s pension reforms plans. The Treasury this week helped seal a voluntary, non-binding agreement by pension funds, dubbed the Mansion House Accord, will see increased investment into…


  • FIFA cheered by ECJ backing in agent fees dispute – but ‘far from a unilateral win’

    Fifa has welcomed the qualified backing of its plan to cap football agents’ fees from a top judge at the European Court of Justice following legal challenges.  The opinion issued by AG Nicholas Emiliou is not binding but offers an indication of the verdict that the ECJ may ultimately reach in a case with profound…


  • Cyber assault: Coinbase cautions of 0M loss following data leak

    Coinbase Confronts Potential Losses of Up to $300 Million Following Significant Cyber Attack The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed a serious cyber attack that may result in losses ranging from $180 million (£135 million) to $400 million (£315 million), as indicated in a recent regulatory submission to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The breach…


  • North Korean cybercriminals exploit counterfeit remote work positions to breach UK companies.

    State-sponsored cybercriminals from North Korea are taking advantage of remote work trends in their latest effort to breach British companies, as per recent insights from cybersecurity organization CrowdStrike. The collective, referred to in cyber threat discussions as ‘Famous Chollima’, is allegedly employing AI-generated resumes and compromised identities to masquerade as freelance IT workers or remote…


  • MP launches bill to make polluters pay for climate damage and resilience efforts

    A new climate finance bill aims to tax fossil fuel firms, superyachts, and private jets to fund flood defences and home insulation.


  • HMRC issues first individual tax avoidance stop notices to former solicitor Paul Baxendale-Walker

    HMRC has issued its first-ever tax avoidance Stop Notices to an individual, targeting Paul Baxendale-Walker for promoting schemes using offshore trusts to avoid tax. Read more: HMRC issues first individual tax avoidance Stop Notices to former solicitor Paul Baxendale-Walker