Metro Bank has received a takeover approach from private equity firm Pollen Street Capital, in a move that may see the high street lender taken private and intensify concerns about the shrinking roster of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.The approach, made within the
Brands such as Sony, Reckitt Benckiser, Costa Coffee, Deloitte, and Skyscanner are among those that have not renewed their support for major UK Pride events this year, despite high-profile involvement in recent years.Pride in London, the UK’s flagship event, has seen sponsorship by Sony’s PlayStation
HM Revenue & Customs is to dramatically cut the number of physical letters it sends, announcing plans to eliminate most outbound post — unless it directly generates revenue — as part of a broader shift to digital-first communications.The move, confirmed as part of Wednesday’s spending
Four of the UK’s most influential businesswomen have been awarded damehoods in the King’s Birthday Honours, recognising their outstanding contributions to British industry, innovation and leadership.Emma Bridgewater, the celebrated homeware designer and founder of her eponymous ceramics brand, was honoured for services to ceramics. Since
Effective communication is a crucial factor of professional success, yet many people find speaking in public daunting. These challenges can significantly affect your confidence, whether it be the quiver in your voice or the fear of forgetting your lines. Imagine standing in front of an
It costs up to £6,000 to exhibit at a mid-sized UK trade fair—and that’s before you factor in signage, displays, or staff travel. With fierce competition and tight margins, many startups attend events only to blend into the background, ignored by both investors and customers.
Richard James, a Cabinet Office official who worked in the DHSC’s Covid-era “PPE Cell”, was first to give evidence. He confirmed that he had emailed PPE Medpro in June 2020 to say that its sterile surgical gowns had been “approved by Technical”, referring to the
On Friday, June 13th, 2025, a national campaign backed by leading charity International Animal Rescue (IAR) in Costa Rica is calling for urgent government action to combat the increasing electrocution of wild animals, many of which are already under threat due to habitat loss.Conservationists have
As it builds hype for F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski, Apple has launched the world’s first haptic movie trailer—a short film preview that you can actually feel.Thanks to the iPhone’s Taptic Engine, users can experience vibrations
The High Court has ruled against a legal challenge brought by families and private schools seeking to overturn Labour’s new policy applying 20% VAT to private school fees.Judges this morning rejected all claims brought forward in the judicial review, marking a significant defeat for the
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The e-rubbish from IT and telecoms is anticipated to grow significantly by 2030, according to recent reports. In response to this alarming trend, SocialBox.Biz, a Community Interest Company, is on a mission to tackle the increase of e-rubbish volumes in the
In today’s fast-paced, people-powered business environment, leadership is no longer the preserve of the C-suite. That’s the clear message from Chubb Fire and Safety UK & Ireland, where a culture of “building great leaders” has been steadily embedded across every level of the organisation—from frontline