HSBC Holdings restructured into four separate businesses
LONDON: HSBC Holdings plc is simplifying its organisational structure into four businesses to accelerate delivery against its strategic priorities. HSBC Group Chief Executive Officer, Georges...
Rebecca Shelley appointed Chair of Sabre Insurance Group
LONDON: Sabre Insurance Group, one of the UK’s leading private motor insurance underwriters announce that Rebecca Shelley, who joined the Board as a Non-executive Director...
Assurant Inc. acquires iSmash, UK’s leading tech repair brand
LONDON: Assurant Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions today announced the acquisition of iSmash, the UK’s leading independent tech...
DEAG Deutsche Entertainment acquires majority stakes in UK’s ShowPlanr
BERLIN/LONDON: DEAG Deutsche Entertainment Aktiengesellschaft (DEAG) is accelerating its international expansion course and further strengthening its strong market position in the UK. DEAG is acquiring...
Tide, UK’s top business financial platform, launching in Germany
Tide, the United Kingdom’s premier business financial platform, has announced its launch in Germany. This expansion marks Tide’s second international venture, hot on the heels...
Papa Johns to shut 50 UK outlets amid performance review
Papa Johns, the US-based pizza chain, has announced plans to close about 50 of its UK takeaways as part of a comprehensive review of its...
Ageas considers £3.1 billion bid for Direct Line Insurance Group
LONDON: Ageas, the Belgian insurer, has confirmed that it is in the preliminary stages of considering a possible offer to acquire Direct Line Insurance, the...
CrowdStrike and Ignition Technology join forces to boost UK cybersecurity
CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company, has partnered with Ignition Technology, a specialist SaaS cybersecurity distributor, to expand its presence in the UK market. The partnership...
TRIG acquires Bristol-based energy developer Fig Power
LONDON: TRIG, a leading renewable energy investment company, has announced the acquisition of Fig Power, an energy projects developer specialising in battery storage. The deal...
Barratt Developments and Redrow Plc agree to merge in £2.5 billion deal
LONDON, UK: Barratt Developments, the UK’s largest homebuilder, has announced that it will acquire its rival Redrow Plc in a £2.5 billion deal that will...
UK Cracks Down on Overseas Student Visas
The UK government announced a new immigration policy on Tuesday that will make it more difficult for overseas students to bring their family members to...
Amazon to Fund 300 New Apprenticeships in UK
Ecommerce giant Amazon has announced it will fund 300 new apprenticeship positions in the next 12 months across 250 small and medium-sized businesses and partners...