Category : Corporate


WH Smith Hunts for New Chair After Accounting Crisis

Crisis-hit retailer WH Smith is working with headhunters to find a new chair to replace Annette Court within 18 months. The move follows an accounting scandal and a 45% share price plunge. Read the latest.

Finance worker told to 'spread legs' for contract

A former finance professional reveals shocking sexual harassment she faced, including being told to 'spread her legs' for a contract. She discusses the industry's toxic culture and her new mission to support victims.

Charity watchdog probes City & Guilds sale

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the sale of the City & Guilds business arm. Discover the concerns over the £1.5bn deal and its impact on the charity's educational mission.

X UK Profits Slump 65% as Advertisers Flee

Turnover at Elon Musk's X in the UK collapsed from £69.1m to £28.8m in 2024. The platform faces a brand safety crisis and political pressure. Read the full financial breakdown.

Rio Tinto in $200bn Talks to Buy Glencore

Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger, which could create a mining behemoth valued at over $200bn. Read the latest on this seismic deal.

Glencore and Rio Tinto Restart Merger Negotiations

Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.

Private Equity 2026: AI Caution & Slower Deals

Private equity deals will take longer in 2026 as firms use continuation vehicles. AI caution grows, while £893tn of 'dry powder' fuels public-to-private deals. Expert analysis inside.

Latham & Watkins raids A&O Shearman for 10 lawyers

Latham & Watkins has hired a 10-lawyer team from A&O Shearman in London, including a senior partner, in a significant post-merger talent grab. Discover the details and implications for the legal sector.

Alleged Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi Extradited from Cambodia

Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast online fraud network from Cambodia, has been arrested and extradited to China. The US alleges his conglomerate was a front for a major criminal organisation.

Kidman & Urban's £74k Monthly Salaries in Divorce

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's monthly earnings exceed $100k each, as revealed in their divorce papers. The stars have agreed on a detailed custody plan for their two daughters. Read the full financial and legal details.

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