Zurich's £8bn Takeover Bid for Beazley Shakes Insurance Market
Zurich Insurance Group has made a significant £8 billion takeover offer for London-based specialist insurer Beazley, potentially reshaping the global insurance landscape.
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Fallout Fans Fume Over Amazon's Boring Countdown Reveal
Fallout fans express frustration as Amazon's countdown for the TV show reveals a simple widget, not the anticipated Fallout 3 remaster announcement.
Scandinavian Centre Parcs 50% Cheaper Than UK
Nordborg village in Denmark provides budget-friendly family holidays with significant cost savings over UK Centre Parcs locations during peak seasons.
Shell CEO to Get £4.5m Pay Rise, Could Hit £19.2m
Shell's chief executive Wael Sawan is reportedly in line for a £4.5m annual pay increase, with his total remuneration potentially soaring to £19.2m under new boardroom policy.
AMD's AI Push Gains Momentum Behind Nvidia
AMD reports strong quarterly growth driven by AI demand, but shares fall as investors compare performance to market leader Nvidia. The chipmaker diversifies its strategy while facing geopolitical constraints.
Millennial Nostalgia Games: Perfect Tides Review
Perfect Tides: Station to Station explores millennial college life in 2003, part of a growing genre of autobiographical games about pre-social media youth experiences.
Hawksmoor St Pancras: Opulent New London Steakhouse
Hawksmoor's new King's Cross branch in a Grade I listed building offers a lavish dining experience, blending historic grandeur with modern steakhouse excellence.
AI Legal Tools Rattle Investors: Google and OpenAI Next?
Anthropic's new legal AI tool wiped billions from European legal software giants, sparking investor nerves. Experts predict Google and OpenAI will soon enter this competitive market.
AMD CEO Teases 2027 Xbox Console Launch
AMD CEO Lisa Su suggests Microsoft's next Xbox, featuring AMD technology, is on track for 2027, amid speculation about a PC hybrid design and competitive pressures.
Shell CEO Could Get £19m Pay Package
Shell plans to increase CEO Wael Sawan's pay, with a new long-term incentive worth £13.8m potentially boosting his total package to over £19m annually.
Chessington's £15m Paw Patrol Land: First Look Images
Chessington World of Adventures reveals first images of its £15 million World of Paw Patrol land, featuring four rides, themed hotel rooms, and a competition for a 'Paw-ject Manager'.
Med School Dropout Creates Porn App Hidden for Sex Workers
Stella Barey quit medical school to launch Hidden, a porn app designed by sex workers to combat censorship and build community, offering niche content and better profits.
Bank of England to Avoid Faster Rate Cuts Signal
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% and avoid signalling accelerated cuts, with economists eyeing April for potential reductions.
Slaughter and May Boosts Private Equity Strategy
Leading UK law firm Slaughter and May is intensifying its private equity efforts to capture high-value deals and compete with global rivals in London's legal market.
JB Drax Senior Macro Salesman Joins ExodusPoint
A senior macro salesman has departed JB Drax to join ExodusPoint, a major hedge fund, in a significant move within London's financial sector.
Starbucks Strike: Workers Urge App Deletion in Pay Row
Starbucks workers in the UK have launched a strike, urging customers to delete the company's app as part of a protest over pay and working conditions.
Supermarkets Revive £2 Vouchers for Healthy Start Scheme
Major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Aldi are considering bringing back Covid-style £2 weekly vouchers to boost the government's Healthy Start programme, aiming to help families with young children and pregnant mothers during the c
Donkervoort P24 RS: 600hp Dutch Supercar Revealed
Dutch manufacturer Donkervoort unveils the P24 RS, a 600hp lightweight supercar with a Ford V6 engine, manual gearbox, and F1-inspired aerodynamics.
GTA 6 Summer Marketing and November Release Confirmed
Take-Two Interactive reaffirms Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19 release date and announces marketing campaign starting this summer, while denying physical copy rumours.
Wegovy and Ozempic Revenue Forecast and Share Price Drop
Novo Nordisk's blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are projected to see a revenue slowdown, leading to a significant drop in the company's share price as market expectations adjust.
Disneyland Paris Deals from £146pp with Flights
Budget-friendly Disneyland Paris packages from £146 per person include flights from London airports, hotel accommodation, and park tickets through Wowcher.
AI Legal Tools Rattle Markets, Shares Tumble
Global markets face turbulence as Anthropic AI's new legal automation tools spark investor fears, causing significant share price declines for LSEG, Rightmove, and Sage.
Political Risk Returns, Finance Most Exposed
New research reveals political risk is now a major factor in boardroom decisions, with financial services firms perceiving the highest exposure despite energy and pharma sectors facing similar challenges.
Purpose-Driven Firms Outperform Rivals, Says Expert
Sustainability entrepreneur Will Pearson explains how UK companies integrating environmental and social impact into strategy are gaining a competitive edge and driving long-term growth.
Santander Slams FCA Over £461m Scandal Bill During US Takeover
Santander UK has accused the Financial Conduct Authority of overreach as its motor finance scandal provision hits £461m, while its Spanish parent announces a $12.2bn takeover of US-based Webster Bank.
Pinterest Fires Engineers for Identifying Sacked Staff
Pinterest has dismissed two engineers who developed software to identify colleagues affected by recent job cuts, violating company policy and privacy.
London Fintech Bound Lands $25M Funding Boost
London-based fintech Bound has secured nearly $25 million in Series A funding led by AlbionVC to expand its automated foreign exchange risk management platform across Europe.
Santander's UK Profit Lags as US Deal Sealed
Santander reports record €20.9bn global profit for 2025, but UK operations are hampered by a £295m motor finance provision. The bank also announces a $12.2bn acquisition of Webster Financial in the US.
AI Fears Trigger Global Software Stock Selloff
Software and data company stocks plummet worldwide following Anthropic's AI legal tool launch, with Relx, Pearson, and Tata Consultancy among major casualties.
EDF Back-Billing: Rules on Old Energy Charges
A reader faced a £250 bill from EDF for gas used two years ago. We explore the Ofgem back-billing rules and what to do if you receive an unexpected charge.
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