EU votes to reduce corporate sustainability oversight
The EU Parliament has voted to slash the number of firms required to report on social and environmental harms, a move green groups call a 'betrayal'. Discover the details and backlash.
The EU Parliament has voted to slash the number of firms required to report on social and environmental harms, a move green groups call a 'betrayal'. Discover the details and backlash.
Shareholders of South African conglomerate Bidvest have voted against reimbursing three directors for $59,000 spent on attending the Paris 2024 Olympics. Discover the details of the revolt.
German investment bank Berenberg has promoted David Janssens and Christian Gottlob to new roles in a significant restructuring of its operations. Discover the strategic moves behind the reshuffle.
On this day in 2001, energy giant Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the biggest corporate collapse in US history. Discover the story of fraud, ambition, and failure. Read the full analysis.
Corporate manslaughter charges are now being considered as the criminal probe into the Horizon Post Office scandal widens. Police appeal for victims to come forward.
Police investigating the Post Office Horizon scandal are now considering corporate manslaughter charges. The criminal probe has expanded to include more suspects and persons of interest. Read the latest.
Global consultancy Accenture has begun referring to its 800,000 employees as 'reinventors' as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence capabilities and warns staff to adapt. Read the full story.
London broker Peel Hunt reports an 800% profit surge to £11.5m, driven by a revival in corporate dealmaking. Discover the key figures and strategic outlook for the UK investment bank.
Rachel Reeves' £26bn budget offers temporary relief but fails to address Britain's fundamental economic flaws. Without systemic reform, the bleeding continues.
Campbell's Soup dismisses a senior VP after alleged racist and derogatory comments about customers and Indian employees were recorded. Full story on the corporate scandal.
Anti-Adani activist Ben Pennings declares victory as the mining giant drops its five-year legal case. Read the full story of this landmark environmental protest win.
International law firm Weil promotes four London lawyers to partner in 17-strong global promotion round, strengthening corporate and litigation practices.
Amigo Loans shareholders could see golden returns as the company transforms from failed lender to mining venture under Australian leadership. Discover the dramatic turnaround story.
Campbell's Soup executive Martin Bally suspended after allegedly calling company products 'food for poor people' in lawsuit. Read the shocking details and company response.
A Campbell's Soup vice president has been placed on leave after a secret recording revealed he avoids the company's 'unhealthy' products and made racist remarks about staff. The lawsuit alleges a toxic workplace.
Discover how a former cryptocurrency executive is now creating businesses specifically designed for acquisition by major private equity firms like KKR and Apollo. Learn about this innovative investment strategy.
Banking group Investec reveals a major push into the underserved mid-market sector, aiming to boost profitability by 200 basis points. Discover its UK and South Africa expansion plans.
Morrison Foerster strengthens London private equity practice with HSF partner hire. Strategic move signals growth in competitive legal market.
Evelyn Partners launches first bidding round for £400m wealth management arm. Discover the key players and timeline for this major financial services deal.
UK businesses confront an AI-driven expense fraud epidemic with fake receipt searches soaring 340%. Learn how companies can protect themselves from £219bn fraud losses.
Lloyds Banking Group appoints Wells Fargo's international head Mark Langley as CEO of its Corporate & Institutional Banking division. Discover the strategic implications.
New report reveals 100% satisfaction with audit quality among key UK stakeholders, though clarity on auditor responsibilities is urgently needed. Discover the findings.
Younger employees establishing themselves at work face relentless criticism from corporate leaders. Discover why this generational pattern repeats and what it means for the future of work.
HIG Europe launches £900m sale of Interpath Advisory, the restructuring firm advising Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Manchester United cost-cutting. Discover the key bidders and timeline.
The business world mourns Mark Corbidge, the charismatic Yorkshire dealmaker who transformed European boardrooms. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces retirement after a transformative decade. US chief John Furner to succeed him, leading the $800bn retail giant into a new era.
New research shows climate change is falling down boardroom priorities despite approaching COP30. Urgent business action needed to address this alarming trend.
As ultra-rich owners tighten control over major media outlets, public protests erupt against censorship. Discover how concentrated media power threatens democratic integrity and what can be done.
Lina Khan, the former FTC chair who took on Big Tech, joins Zohran Mamdani's transition. Discover how her record signals a bold new direction for New York.
Insurance broker Howden agrees to acquire Evelyn Partners' employee benefits consultancy for an undisclosed sum. The deal, set for Q1 2026, expands Howden's UK corporate health offerings.