Business

Global Counsel, the political advisory firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, is cutting ties with the former Labour minister after his dismissal as Britain’s US ambassador following revelations about his links to Jeffrey Epstein. The firm,…

London’s transport strikes have driven a surge in demand for flexible offices, with workers increasingly choosing to base themselves closer to home rather than commute into the city centre or remain entirely remote. Data from…

UK private schools grappling with declining pupil numbers in the wake of VAT being applied to fees could turn to Chinese investors for financial support, according to audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. The firm’s…

Strava Group has strengthened its Domino’s Pizza franchise footprint in Scotland after securing a seven-figure funding package from NatWest to acquire 14 additional stores. The deal takes the group’s portfolio to more than 40 outlets…

The UK economy flatlined in July, with GDP growth stuck at 0 per cent as a sharp contraction in manufacturing weighed on activity at the start of the third quarter. Official figures from the Office…

Octopus Energy’s partnership with Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy has triggered warnings over national security risks, with critics questioning the involvement of Chinese firms in Britain’s critical infrastructure. Britain’s largest household energy…

The chief executive of Barclays has warned the government against pushing up public sector pay or raising further taxes on banks as chancellor Rachel Reeves searches for ways to plug a looming fiscal gap. CS…

For decades, Armenia’s banking sector operated like an exclusive club—formal, corporate-focused, and resistant to change. Traditional institutions catered mainly to large businesses, leaving everyday customers with outdated processes and limited access. Vazgen Gevorkyan entered the…

In the world of enterprise transformation, conventional wisdom suggests that change should be measured, gradual, and carefully paced to avoid disrupting operations or overwhelming employees. But Athalie Williams, a transformation executive with over three decades…

We’ve trained in plenty of places across the capital, from shiny health clubs to no-frills 24-hour spots, and we’ve built a fair picture of what works and what doesn’t. Out of all the best gyms…