UK private hospital operator goes into Abu Dhabi ownership after £1bn deal August 28, 2023 UK independent hospital operator Circle Health Group has been bought by an Abu Dhabi-based holding company in a deal worth $1.2bn (£953m).
CBI: New booze policy warns alcohol can lead to “increased risk of accidents” occurring August 28, 2023 The CBI's new code of conduct looks to turn the page on a series of harassment scandals that led to the ouster of its former DG
Metro Bank founder launches fintech accelerator to get firms into ‘hyper-growth’ August 28, 2023 The founder and former chair of Metro Bank and Atom Bank has launched a business designed to support the next generation of fintech startups.
UK air traffic control failure leads to delays and cancellations at airports August 28, 2023 Multiple planes have been grounded in the UK today following a "network-wide failure" of the country's air traffic control systems.
Wilko: Second last-minute bid launched to save stricken retailer August 28, 2023 A second last-minute bid worth £90 million has been made by restructuring specialist M2 Capita, according to reports, which could keep the entire Wilko chain trading.
Ukraine under all-night air-raid warning as Putin doubles down on bombing raids August 27, 2023 Russia launched an overnight air attack against Ukraine on Sunday, sending missiles over other northern and central parts of the country, authorities said.
Sunak faces another by-election drama after Nadine Dorries finally resigns August 27, 2023 Rishi Sunak faces another potentially damaging by-election after Nadine Dorries finally handed in her resignation 11 weeks after vowing to go. The Tory former culture secretary is expected to leave her parliamentary seat on Tuesday after notifying the Chancellor of her intention to do so on Saturday. She had come under mounting pressure – including [...]
New man from the Pru to lay out Asia-focussed growth plan August 27, 2023 Prudential is set to unveil its latest trading performance next week as shareholders hope for a revival under its new boss.
Labour’s business events the hottest ticket in town at party’s annual conference August 27, 2023 Labour has attracted a surge of interest from business at its annual conference in October, as shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves ruled out any version of a wealth tax under a Labour government.
Ulez expansion: Sadiq Khan accuses Government of ‘weaponising air pollution’ August 27, 2023 London mayor Sadiq Khan accused the Government of “weaponising air pollution” ahead of his expansion of the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez). In an interview with the PA news agency, the Labour mayor said he was “disappointed” at the lack of Government support for the policy and its accompanying scrappage scheme. From Tuesday, the Ulez [...]