Discovery Capital Hedge Fund Posts 36% Return in 2025
Discovery Capital Management's flagship fund has delivered a stellar 36% return in 2025, continuing its remarkable performance streak. Discover the strategy behind the gains.
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Clifford Chance's best-paid partner got £7m last year
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.
XTX Markets tech investment jumps 80% to £138m
Quantitative trading giant XTX Markets increased its technology and research spending by 80% to £138m last year, fuelling an AI and data science hiring spree. Discover how it's reshaping finance.
FTSE 100 closes in on 10,000 as record year ends
London's FTSE 100 index edges towards the historic 10,000 point mark on the last day of 2025, capping a year of 41 record closes. Discover the stocks driving the rally and those holding it back.
Bradford City Fans' 'City of Culture' Chants in Guardian Letters
A selection of Guardian letters reveals Bradford City fans' witty chants, concerns over tree sizes, AI quiz answers, and New Year's wishes for a crossword cat. Read the full correspondence.
Obituary: Journalist and Lawyer Mike Karin Dies Aged 59
Mike Karin, a former Loaded magazine editor turned Bangkok law firm partner, has died unexpectedly at 59. Read about his unique career spanning journalism and international law.
Linklaters' staff costs jump £115m as pay battle intensifies
Magic Circle law firm Linklaters reports a £115m surge in employee costs, highlighting fierce competition for top legal talent and rising salaries across the UK sector.
Championship Injury Blows: Bristol City & Charlton Updates
Bristol City striker Fally Mayulu faces a month out with a quad injury ahead of Millwall clash. Charlton's Kayne Ramsay is a doubt for Portsmouth with a calf issue. Full details.
Coventry go eight points clear as Leicester lose again
Ephron Mason-Clark's goal seals a 1-0 win for Coventry over Swansea, stretching their lead at the top. Meanwhile, Watford stun Leicester, and Oxford shock Southampton. Full Championship roundup.
UK's Ickenham Travel Group goes bust after 55 years
The Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading after 55 years. Learn about ATOL protection, refund options, and crucial steps for affected customers.
Martha Stewart becomes latest celebrity to invest in Swansea City
Lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart joins Swansea City's ownership group, bringing her business acumen to the Championship club. Discover what this means for the Swans' future.
Quant firm pays £106m wages to 49 staff
A parent company of secretive quant trading firm G-Research has paid out a staggering £106m in wages to just 49 employees over eight months, accounts reveal. Discover the details of London's high-stakes finance world.
Freshfields gives Gen Z students resilience training
Magic Circle law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer introduces a new resilience programme for its Gen Z trainees, aiming to equip them with tools to manage workplace pressures and improve mental wellbeing. Discover how the legal sector is adapting.
Pinsent Masons' best-paid partner sees remuneration fall to £1.27m
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.
2025 Legal Year: Mergers, AI & Justice System Crisis
From the rise of transatlantic law giants and AI reshaping fees to a crumbling justice system, we review the seismic shifts that defined the UK legal sector in 2025. Discover the key trends.
Why Cadwalader needed the Hogan Lovells merger
Analysis reveals why the once-dominant US law firm Cadwalader turned to Hogan Lovells for a pivotal London merger, reshaping its City strategy. Discover the key drivers and future implications.
MHA acquires UAE's Fiducia to enter Middle East market
London-based MHA, a top 15 UK accountancy network, acquires Fiducia in the UAE, marking its first major international expansion beyond the UK. Read the full strategy.
London City Lionesses sack manager Jocelyn Prêcheur
London City Lionesses have dismissed manager Jocelyn Prêcheur despite a top-half WSL position. This marks the second WSL sacking this week. Read the full story.
Shruti Chopra Awarded Freedom of the City of London
Financial News editor Shruti Chopra receives the prestigious Freedom of the City of London award, recognising her contributions to financial journalism. Discover the ceremony details and its significance.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader in £2.7bn law firm merger
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plan a mega-merger to create a £2.7bn legal giant. Discover the details and what it means for the global legal market.
Macfarlanes Partner Takes Home Record £5m Pay Packet
A top partner at elite City law firm Macfarlanes earned a record £5m last year, as profits soar and pay for senior lawyers reaches new heights. Discover the figures behind the UK's legal pay boom.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader in $3.6bn Merger Talks
Global law firms Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft are in advanced merger discussions. The $3.6bn deal would create a transatlantic legal powerhouse. Read the full story.
Accenture AI bookings top $2bn amid revenue growth
Accenture reports over $2bn in AI-related bookings for Q3, driving a 5% revenue increase. Discover how generative AI is reshaping the consulting giant's strategy and client demand.
Sir Devonshire Square Hotel Opens in City of London
The first UK hotel from the Sircle Collection has opened at Devonshire Square, blending heritage with modern design. Discover how it supports the City's Destination City vision.
Gibson Dunn promotes record 13 to partner in London
US law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher promotes a record 13 lawyers to partner in its London office, marking its largest City promotion round ever. Discover the key figures and strategic focus.
Trump's $10bn BBC Lawsuit: A Threat to UK Media
US President Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is widely seen as a politically motivated attack. We analyse the absurd legal claims and the potential disaster for the UK's public broadcaster.
Latham's Pay Wars & Paul Weiss Poaching: Top Legal Stories 2025
A look back at the seismic shifts in the UK legal market in 2025, from Latham & Watkins' pay battle and Paul Weiss's aggressive hiring to Ashurst's renewed US ambitions. Discover the stories that defined the year.
BBC to fight Trump's $10bn lawsuit over speech edit
The BBC vows to defend a $10bn lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, who alleges the broadcaster maliciously edited his 6 January Capitol speech. Read the latest on the legal battle.
Swim school faces backlash over difficult refund process
Parents at Rebecca Adlington's Swim! school face a hidden process to reclaim money for cancelled lessons. Consumer lawyers warn the practice may be unfair. Read the full investigation.
Man City Women's 3-0 win at Leicester extends WSL lead
Khadija Shaw stars as Manchester City Women secure a 3-0 victory at Leicester, making it nine consecutive WSL wins. Can they finally reclaim the title? Read the full match report.
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