London Mayor to Visit Texas as Financial Hub Grows
Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley plans a trip to Austin and Dallas, highlighting Texas's growing market influence and new listing venue.
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De Steps Down, Karp Quits in London Trading
Significant leadership changes hit London's trading sector as De resigns and Karp exits, signalling potential strategic shifts in the financial industry.
FCA Targets Annex 1 Firms in Money Laundering Crackdown
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a new crackdown on Annex 1 firms, intensifying efforts to combat money laundering risks in the UK financial sector.
Budweiser's Super Bowl Ad Strategy Shift
Budweiser's latest Super Bowl advertisement marks a significant departure from its traditional marketing approach, focusing on brand evolution and consumer engagement.
Bitcoin's 50% Plunge Hits Corporate Investors
Bitcoin's value has halved since its October 2025 peak, causing significant losses for companies heavily invested in the cryptocurrency and sparking regulatory scrutiny.
Psychic Knew Gary Neville Would Be Her Dragon on Dragons' Den
Professional psychic medium Danielle Close secured a £50k investment from Deborah Meaden and Gary Neville on Dragons' Den for her skincare brand My Skin Feels, using intuition to guide her business decisions.
Guardian Corrections: Upholding Integrity
The Guardian newspaper has published its latest corrections and clarifications, addressing errors in recent reporting and reinforcing its commitment to accuracy and transparency in journalism.
AI Model Claude Opus 4.6 Scares Legal Firms and Lawyers
Anthropic's latest AI model, Claude Opus 4.6, with legal analysis tools, has caused stock drops for legal data firms, raising concerns about AI's disruptive impact on knowledge work sectors.
Waitrose's 'Gastronaut' Advert Hailed as Brilliant
Waitrose follows its acclaimed Christmas campaign with a new advert featuring an astronaut dreaming of prawn linguine, set to Aerosmith's iconic track and earning widespread praise on social media.
Epstein Planned Majority Stake in Ferguson Brand
Newly released US Justice Department emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein's plan to own 51% of Sarah Ferguson's Mothers Army brand after his child sex conviction, detailing their business relationship.
Trusts Rise as Inheritance Tax Looms for More Families
HMRC data reveals a significant increase in trust registrations as families use this legal tool to mitigate inheritance tax liabilities amid frozen thresholds and policy changes.
Jes Staley Rape Claims in Epstein Documents Revealed
Newly unsealed US court files allege former Barclays CEO Jes Staley raped a woman during a massage at Jeffrey Epstein's home, with prosecutors reviewing claims of sexual misconduct.
Horizon Hunters Gathering Live Service Game Revealed
Sony and Guerrilla Games announce Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action spin-off for PS5 and PC with a cartoon art style, beta playtest this month, and no release date yet.
Sainsbury's Facial Recognition Ejects Wrong Shopper
A London man was wrongly identified by Sainsbury's facial recognition system and ordered to leave an Elephant and Castle store, raising concerns about surveillance and data protection.
US Job Openings Fall to Five-Year Low in December
A new report shows US job openings dropped to a five-year low in December, signalling a cooling labour market amid economic uncertainty.
Rio Tinto and Glencore End £260bn Merger Talks
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have officially abandoned their proposed £260 billion merger, citing regulatory hurdles and strategic differences.
Kate Ferdinand's Dubai Move Struggle
Kate Ferdinand opens up about missing London and family after moving to Dubai with Rio and their children, despite enjoying aspects of life there.
Venezuelan Returns from London to Caracas Amid Recovery
Jeanmiguel Uva shares his experience returning to Venezuela after 12 years in the UK, revealing a patchy economic recovery, dollarisation, and cautious optimism following recent political changes.
Quiz Fashion Retailer Enters Administration, 109 Jobs Cut
Fashion retailer Quiz has appointed administrators, making 109 redundancies at its Glasgow head office and Lanarkshire warehouse, with hundreds more jobs at risk across its UK and Irish stores.
UK AI Startup Co-Founder Exits Over China Links
Fractile AI chip startup co-founder Yuhang Song departs following internal concerns about his academic background at Chinese defence-linked Beihang University, highlighting growing security scrutiny in UK tech.
CAA Requires Airlines to Disclose Carbon Emissions
The Civil Aviation Authority has issued new guidance requiring airlines and booking sites to provide UK customers with carbon emission data for flights, aiming to standardise information and support informed travel choices by 2027.
Boots Launches Viral ONE/SIZE Makeup by Patrick Starrr
Discover the viral ONE/SIZE makeup collection by Patrick Starrr now available at Boots, featuring setting sprays, primers, and powders for flawless, long-lasting looks.
Glencore Shares Slide After Rio Tinto Merger Fails
Glencore shares tumbled 8% after merger talks with Rio Tinto collapsed over valuation disagreements and executive role disputes, marking another failed attempt to unite the mining giants.
UK's Biggest Tesco: Bulk Buys and Greggs Inside
Explore Tesco Walkden, the UK's largest supermarket, featuring Costco-style bulk buys, its own Greggs store, and unique concessions in Greater Manchester.
Don Colossus: Gold Trump Statue Funded by Crypto
A 15-foot gold statue of Donald Trump, dubbed Don Colossus, may be installed at his Florida golf course. Cryptocurrency investors created it as a tribute, but the linked $PATRIOT coin crashed.
New Challenger Bank Rewards Established Business Customers
Allica Bank targets established small businesses with a banking account offering up to 1.5% cashback and 4.08% AER savings, aiming to fill a gap left by traditional and digital-only banks.
US Interest in Reopening Historic Cornish Tin Mine
The South Crofty mine in Cornwall could reopen after 26 years with potential US investment, creating jobs and securing critical tin supplies for AI and tech industries.
Aldi's Secret Staff Shops Cut Food Waste
Aldi operates exclusive 'colleague shops' at UK distribution centres, offering staff discounted surplus food to prevent 240 tonnes of annual waste.
Liverpool's Hidden Victorian Warehouse Spa Costs £30
Maya Blue Wellness at Liverpool's Titanic Hotel provides an affordable luxury spa experience in a converted 1850s warehouse, with thermal pools and treatments from £30.
HOAX: New London Italian Restaurant with Luxurious Pasta
HOAX, a new Italian restaurant in Hackney, London, offers indulgent pasta dishes and a secret bar. Part of The Slice's weekly guide to London's best dining and events.
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