Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.
UK LGBTQ+ charities warn of a 'hostile environment' as corporate funding collapses. Stonewall's donations halved amid a global pushback on DEI and trans rights. Read the full analysis.
A Guardian letters analysis argues Britain's path under Thatcher parallels the US under Reagan, leading to deep inequality. Read the full critique and join the debate.
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.
The OECD finalises a watered-down global tax agreement, exempting US multinationals from the 15% minimum rate. Tax transparency groups condemn the move as a major setback.
JPMorgan Chase launches a new strategic advisory unit to offer expanded services to its corporate dealmaking clients, signalling a major push in investment banking. Discover the strategy.
The Scott Trust's latest annual report reveals a year of significant achievements for the Guardian, including the successful Europe edition launch and the Feast app. Discover the financial results and future outlook.
The Scott Trust, owner of Guardian Media Group, has published its annual corporate governance and financial statements for 2024, detailing its mission to secure the Guardian's future.
London writer Max Fletcher critiques the overuse of faux-friendly 'you' in corporate communications. Explore why this direct address feels disingenuous and patronising.
New identity verification rules at Companies House have led to a sharp 30% drop in weekly registrations, aiming to combat fraud but raising concerns about evolving tactics.
The Society for Storytelling responds to the corporate trend of 'owning the narrative', arguing that oral storytelling is a fundamental human art that builds empathy and cognitive health.
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.
BNP Paribas has restructured its capital markets leadership, promoting Michael Lynagh and Olivier Jourdan to new co-head roles. Discover the strategic moves shaping the bank's future.
FTSE-100 events giant Informa has begun the search for a new chairman to succeed John Rishton. CEO Stephen Carter's move to Dubai signals extended leadership. Full details here.
Donald Trump's administration pardoned key white-collar criminals like Binance's Changpeng Zhao, undermining financial enforcement and raising risks of economic instability. Explore the alarming trend.
The battle for CNN's parent company highlights a dysfunctional US media system prioritising profit over public interest. Discover the implications for democracy.
From Google to Microsoft, companies are hiring 'storytellers' to control their narrative. Discover what this ancient role means in the modern corporate world and the salaries on offer.
Warner Bros Discovery's board brands Paramount's all-cash takeover offer 'inadequate', backing its $82.7bn Netflix deal. The battle involves Trump, Kushner, and Saudi funds.
The EU Parliament has voted to slash the number of firms required to report on social and environmental harms, a move green groups call a 'betrayal'. Discover the details and backlash.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
James Pirie, a senior director at Houlihan Lokey, has left the investment bank. Explore the details of his departure and the firm's recent performance in London.
Discover the City Editor's top six business books for 2025, featuring exposés on Big Tech, globalisation risks, and building a better economic future. Perfect for the high-flying executive in your life.
BNP Paribas is aggressively expanding its corporate finance teams in London and New York, hiring over 30 bankers. This strategic move signals a major bet on a rebound in global M&A and equity markets. Discover the bank's ambitious growth plans.
Julianne Schultz reflects on the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in board appointments, arguing true meritocracy requires more than just ticking boxes. Read her insights on effective governance.
Barclays Bank has announced a significant internal promotion round, elevating 118 employees to the role of Managing Director. Discover the key names and divisions driving this strategic move.
Citigroup has elevated 276 bankers to managing director in its latest annual promotion round, a key move in CEO Jane Fraser's strategic overhaul. Discover the regional breakdown and strategic focus.
Australia's Future Fund faces scrutiny after spending £20,000 on a business-class trip for a former assistant to scope US hotels. Read the full investigation into the sovereign wealth fund's expenses.
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Shareholders of South African conglomerate Bidvest have voted against reimbursing three directors for $59,000 spent on attending the Paris 2024 Olympics. Discover the details of the revolt.