BP sells Castrol stake to US firm Stonepeak for £4bn
BP agrees to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to US investment firm Stonepeak in a deal valuing the unit at $10.1bn. Proceeds will help reduce debt.
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AI Won't End Burnout, Says Clyde & Co HR Chief
Clyde & Co's Chief People Officer warns AI is not a cure for workplace burnout. Discover why human-centric strategies remain essential for employee wellbeing.
Banking Giants Vie for £2.5bn Evelyn Partners
Barclays and NatWest are in a £2.5bn takeover battle for Evelyn Partners, a wealth manager with £64.6bn in assets. Discover the high-stakes auction details.
BNP Paribas promotes Lynagh and Jourdan in capital markets
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.
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Scotch whisky supply glut forces Diageo production cuts
Global Scotch sales fall for a third year, with US tariffs costing £4m a week. Diageo scales back distillery operations as industry adapts to a supply glut. Read the full analysis.
The battle behind Australia's richest person's wealth
Explore the bitter rivalries and court battles behind Gina Rinehart's fortune. Is she a mining heiress or a self-made magnate? Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Bet365 boss Denise Coates paid over £280m this year
Bet365 chief Denise Coates received a £280m pay package for 2024/25, a major rise despite falling profits. Discover the details of her salary and dividends.
11 PE-Backed Firms Fail UK Climate Disclosure Rules
A new report identifies 11 portfolio companies owned by major private equity firms as non-compliant with UK mandatory climate-related financial disclosures. Discover the firms involved and the regulatory implications.
Tesla EU sales fall 34% as Chinese rivals surge
Tesla's European registrations tumbled 34.2% in November 2025, shrinking market share to 1.4% as Chinese rival BYD saw explosive growth. Read the full analysis of the shifting EV landscape.
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Ellison's $40bn Guarantee in Warner Bros Battle
Tech titan Larry Ellison personally backs Paramount's $108bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery with a $40.4bn guarantee, challenging Netflix's rival offer. The high-stakes corporate drama reshapes Hollywood.
FTSE-100 Informa begins hunt for new chairman
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.
Gina Rinehart's Mining Empire: Power and Controversy
Explore the formidable legacy of Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, as she expands her iron ore empire amidst legal battles and immense influence. Discover the full story.
Ellison's $40bn Guarantee in Paramount's WBD Takeover Fight
Tech titan Larry Ellison personally backs Paramount's $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery with a $40.4bn guarantee, challenging a rival Netflix deal. Read the latest on the epic media battle.
Top Speaker Jez Rose Signs with SpeakOut Agency
Internationally renowned speaker and bestselling author Jez Rose has signed with the SpeakOut speaker agency. Discover his RESET philosophy and plans for 2026.
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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.
GSK agrees US drug price cuts and supply chain deal
GSK strikes a voluntary agreement with the US government to lower prescription medicine costs by up to 66% and bolster American drug supply chains. Read the full details.
Sir Alec Reed, Reed Founder and Philanthropist, Dies at 91
Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed employment agency and pioneering philanthropist behind The Big Give, has died aged 91. His innovative charity model raised hundreds of millions.
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.
Ben Stokes-backed Sixes chain enters administration
Sixes, the cricket-themed social entertainment chain part-owned by Ben Stokes, has fallen into administration. One venue closes immediately as administrators seek a buyer. Full list of locations inside.
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Private Capital Reshapes Sports Finance Future
Explore how institutional private capital is transforming football, Formula 1, and sports infrastructure as a mature asset class. Discover why London is at the heart of this financial shift.
Robey Warshaw Cuts Partner Pay 50% Before Evercore Deal
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.
Sony buys controlling stake in Peanuts for £340m
Sony has taken an 80% stake in the Peanuts franchise, including Snoopy and Charlie Brown, in a £340m deal. The move bolsters its entertainment empire. Read the full story.
WH Smith targets ex-bosses' bonuses after £50m accounting error
WH Smith's profits plummet to £16m as the FCA launches a formal investigation. The retailer is attempting to recover £7m in bonuses from former executives. Read the full story.
Goldman Sachs Overtakes JPMorgan in UK Dealmaking
Goldman Sachs has dethroned JPMorgan as the top UK dealmaker in 2024, leading a surge in M&A and equity capital markets activity. Discover the key deals and market shifts behind this major power shift.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes on Ryanair in Christmas quiz
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MPs Question Vodafone Over Franchisee Treatment
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Meg O'Neill Appointed as BP's New Chief Executive
BP names Meg O'Neill as its new CEO, succeeding Murray Auchincloss. The 'hard-nosed' industry veteran faces the challenge of balancing energy transition with shareholder returns. Read the full story.
Greensill Bank Executives Charged in German Lawsuit
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Vodafone to meet MPs over franchisee scandal claims
Vodafone executives will meet MPs in January over a growing row with franchisees, with one MP citing 'uncomfortable echoes' of the Post Office Horizon scandal. Learn the full story.
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Activist Investor Urges Whitbread Strategy Review
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