Ashurst's senior partner, Karen Davies, receives a £600,000 salary increase as the firm prepares for its landmark merger with PwC's legal arm. Discover the financial details and strategic implications.
The UK's new day one statutory sick pay rules, starting 12 January 2026, aim to protect workers but may reshape hiring. Experts warn of impacts on permanent roles and SME growth.
UK labour market ends 2025 with a sharp rise in jobseekers and falling permanent placements, marking a 39-month decline. Analysis shows weakened demand and rising candidate numbers.
Lloyds Banking Group is set to propose a huge pay rise for CEO Charlie Nunn, following rivals Barclays and HSBC. Discover how post-Brexit rule changes are reshaping UK executive pay.
Alolita Semesi, a mother from Tuvalu, is among the first offered resettlement in Australia as her island home succumbs to climate change. Read her story of loss and hope.
New data reveals tech roles, especially in AI, are driving UK salary growth in 2026, with Python developers earning up to £90,000. Discover the widening pay gap.
Facing rapid sea level rise, scientists are pioneering radical tech like 'artificial glaciers' and heat pumps to stabilise collapsing ice sheets. Discover the urgent fight to save our coastlines.
Global law firm Hogan Lovells announces 28 new partner promotions, maintaining last year's figure as it prepares for a major US merger with Shearman & Sterling. Explore the strategic implications.
New research reveals FTSE 100 CEOs will surpass the typical UK worker's annual pay by Tuesday 6th January 2026. The pay gap highlights stark inequality in how work is valued. Read the full analysis.
A stark report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs are paid 113 times the median worker. By 11:30am on Tuesday 6th January 2026, they will have earned a typical annual salary. Calls grow for corporate governance reform.
US law firms dominated a 21% surge in London partner hires in 2025, driven by private capital. Demand for tech and AI lawyers is set to continue the trend in 2026. Read the full analysis.
A landmark Australian study reveals intimate partner violence causes lasting brain trauma, with 84.2% of survivors suffering both strangulation and concussion. Learn the urgent need for awareness and specialist care.
Analysis reveals how the EU's hardening stance on migration and rising far-right influence align with Trump's rhetoric, despite official denials. Explore the gap between Europe's inclusive ideals and its political reality.
Key roads in Harrow face closures for utility works in January. Scot Grove reopens but Buckland Rise shuts until March. See the full list and plan your journey.
Newham residents avoid a 9% council tax hike after a government funding review. The rise is now set at 4.99%, but cuts to services and increased fees are still planned. Read the full budget details.
Tennessee creates a landmark public database for repeat domestic abusers. Explore the details of Savanna's Law, its potential impact, and the crucial debate it sparks.
The highest-earning partner at magic circle law firm Clifford Chance was paid over £7m last year, new filings show. Explore the firm's financial performance and partner pay structure.
The true story of a homeless boy turned boxing coach, Tobias Mupfuti, inspired 'Rise', the first Zimbabwean film to qualify for Oscar consideration. Discover the powerful journey from Victoria Falls to Tribeca.
Former Citadel traders' London hedge fund, Ilex Capital, paid its highest-earning partner £78m last year as assets surged. Discover the fund's remarkable performance and key figures.
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
A look back at the defining events of 2025, from California's wildfires and Trump's inauguration to Middle East tensions and the rise of Reform. Watch our summary video.
The Labour government has shut down a public register naming firms hit by shareholder revolts over executive pay. Critics warn this will bury controversies and harm corporate transparency in the UK.
The highest-earning partner at law firm Pinsent Masons received £1.27m last year, a significant drop from £1.7m, as firm profits softened. Discover the financial details and strategic outlook.
New report argues London's housing crisis can be solved by building beautiful, mid-rise mansion blocks, not tall towers. Discover the high-density secret of Maida Hill.
A professional couple in their early 30s, reunited after three years apart, find their relationship strained. Relationship expert Susanna Abse offers crucial advice on rebuilding intimacy and connection.
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
Boutique bank Robey Warshaw halves its star partners' pay pool to £25m ahead of its acquisition by US giant Evercore. Discover the strategic move reshaping London's M&A advisory landscape.
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set for a colossal payday in their Miami showdown. Discover the reported £206m purse split and how it compares to their previous biggest fights.
Experts reveal the subtle red flags of potential infidelity, from emotional withdrawal to paradoxical niceness. Learn the signs to address issues early and protect your relationship.
Westminster City Council proposes a £90 weekly rent increase for 352 temporary accommodation households from February 2026 to tackle a £12.5m budget overspend. Over 90% of residents will be protected by housing benefit.