Economics, Policy & Regulation
UK Labour Appoints First Female To Powerful Finance Post
On July 4, after 14 years of Tory rule, Britons handed the Labour Party a landslide election victory. The new...
The United Kingdom
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Qatar’s Purchase Of Manchester United Stalls Due To Family Drama
Upheaval among the football club’s owners, and angry fans, puts a $6 billion-plus deal at stake.
Technology
Microsoft-Activision Deal Divides Regulators
While market watchdogs in the European Union and China have given the green light, the software giant is still fighting battles in the US and UK to get the deal approved.
Features
Open Banking: Still The Next Big Thing
As open banking expands, consumers and companies stand to enjoy lower fees, greater ability to leverage their financial data: if they can control the risk of stolen or misused data.
Banking
Cineworld To Drop Screens
The cinema chain exits bankruptcy, touts vote-of-confidence and opts to sell European and Israeli assets—but only if the price is right.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The UKs Second Big Bang
Britain repeals post-2008 banking reforms, including the cap on bonuses for bankers.
News
English Economy Trussed Up
Britain's third prime minister in just three months—Rishi Sunak—steps up to the plate.
News
Liz Truss Goes Bust Amid Economic Turmoil
Liz Truss becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in British history but her chaotic economic legacy will live on.
News
United Kingdom: Queen’s Death Weakens Commonwealth Ties
Queen Elizabeth II’s passing may lead to independence bids from some the of 15 remaining realms under the rule of the British monarchy.
News
Boris Johnson’s Successor Touts Risky Tax Cuts
Liz Truss is promising tax cuts during an inflationary crisis.