Uber drivers plot exodus over new contract terms
Uber faces a driver revolt as new contractual changes, designed to avoid a major VAT bill, spark fury. Drivers threaten to switch to rivals or protest. Uber insists the move keeps fares low.
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Mayer Brown loses levfin partner to Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills has recruited leveraged finance partner Daniel Kramer from Mayer Brown, strengthening its finance practice in London. Discover the details of this strategic hire.
Sullivan & Cromwell Poaches A&O Shearman Finance Partner
US law firm Sullivan & Cromwell has recruited finance partner James Duncan from A&O Shearman in London, bolstering its leveraged finance and private credit capabilities. Read the full story.
Private Equity 2026: AI Caution & Slower Deals
Private equity deals will take longer in 2026 as firms use continuation vehicles. AI caution grows, while £893tn of 'dry powder' fuels public-to-private deals. Expert analysis inside.
UBS Appoints Former Direct Line Boss to FIG Team
UBS recruits former Direct Line CEO Penny Winslow to bolster its Financial Institutions Group, marking a strategic hire in London's competitive banking sector. Discover the implications.
FN London's 2026 Most Influential in Secondaries
FN London unveils its 2026 list of the most influential professionals shaping the private equity secondaries market. Discover the rising stars and key trends.
Private MRI scans offer faster results amid NHS waits
Facing long NHS waiting lists, patients are turning to private scans for results in days. Services like Scan.com offer MRI scans from £300 with direct booking. Discover a quicker path to diagnosis.
Oakley Capital buys GLAS in £1bn+ finance deal
Private equity firm Oakley Capital, backer of Time Out, secures a majority stake in loan administration leader GLAS. The £1bn+ deal signals major growth in private credit. Discover the details.
Uber London fares to rise after tax scheme closure
Private hire firms like Uber can no longer use a VAT loophole, a move hailed by black cab drivers but set to increase passenger costs in London. Discover the impact.
Uber prices soar as government ends VAT loophole
Londoners face higher Uber and Bolt fares as a new VAT rule comes into force, ending a tax scheme for ride-hailing apps. The move aims to level the playing field with black cabs.
Spire Healthcare Sets Takeover Bid Deadline
Spire Healthcare, the UK's largest private hospital group, has set a 20 January deadline for suitors to express takeover interest. Learn about the shareholder pressure and potential sale.
HSBC hires ex-Citi exec Ida Liu for private banking
HSBC has recruited former Citi veteran Ida Liu to head its global private banking division, aiming to strengthen its wealth management services for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Private investigator shares shocking secret family cases
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years of service
London's Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years, offering transparent pricing, rapid test results, and affordable private GP care. Discover their patient-first approach.
Point72 Hires Ex-Eisler Capital Manager in London
Hedge fund giant Point72 recruits former Eisler Capital money manager, Adam Bitel, for its London office, signalling continued expansion in the UK market. Read the full story.
Why 2026 is private markets' regulatory reckoning
A wave of new rules from the FCA, SEC, and ESMA is set to transform private equity and venture capital by 2026. Discover the key changes and how firms must prepare now.
Cyclist sues Lime after e-bike accident breaks leg
William Radford, 27, is taking legal action against Lime after a rented e-bike skidded, causing life-changing injuries. He claims the 35kg frame is a design flaw.
Democrats Release Epstein Island Footage
US Democrats have released video evidence from Jeffrey Epstein's private island. The footage, central to a political dispute, shows the estate's layout. Read the full report.
US Private Jobs Unexpectedly Fall in November, ADP Says
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the BLS is delayed until 16 December.
RBC hires Citi's Weissenberger for European chemicals push
RBC Capital Markets recruits senior Citigroup dealmaker Sean Weissenberger to head its European chemicals investment banking coverage, expanding its regional team. Read the full story.
JP Jenkins & Sapphire Partner on Pisces Market
JP Jenkins partners with Sapphire Capital, leveraging its new Pisces licence to offer liquidity for private firms like Moju. A major step for UK's private share trading.
City of London accused of 'culture of non-transparency'
Exclusive analysis reveals nearly 40% of City of London Corporation committee items were held in private. Critics accuse the body of being 'too focused on its own interest'.
JPMorgan hires ex-Goldman dealmaker Biscaldi
JPMorgan recruits former Goldman Sachs managing director, Stefano Biscaldi, to lead its European financial sponsors group. Discover the strategic move shaping investment banking.
PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs
Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.
£100 parking fine after machine error during dad's cancer
Matt Browne shares his distressing battle with a parking firm after a ticket machine error led to a £100 fine while buying slippers for his dying father. Read his full story.
Hackney demands rent control powers after price surge
Labour-run Hackney Council petitions government for rent cap powers as borough sees 49% rent rise since 2010. Could this be the solution to London's housing crisis?
Deutsche Börse in £5.3bn Allfunds Acquisition Talks
German exchange operator Deutsche Börse is negotiating a potential €6bn takeover of fund platform Allfunds, creating a European investment giant. Discover the implications.
Wealth investors fuel private markets growth surge
Carne Group CEO predicts 20% private markets growth driven by wealth managers and private banks. Discover how regulatory changes are reshaping investment strategies.
NHS PFI Protest: Didcot Health Centre Funding Crisis
Campaigners protest NHS private finance schemes as Didcot's Great Western Park health centre faces 10-year delay over developer return demands. Read the latest developments.
Farage racism claims expose 1970s private school culture
Former pupils reveal racist attitudes were normalised at 1970s British public schools like Dulwich College. Read shocking accounts of systemic prejudice.
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