The Barclay family’s ownership of The Very Group, a leading UK online retailer, is set to end as US private equity firm Carlyle Group prepares to take over after decades of family control amid a series of asset sales and financial challenges. The Barclay family, once among the richest in Britain due to their ownership of a diverse business empire, is set to lose control of The Very Group, a major UK online retailer, after more than two decades. The Washington-based Carlyle Group, a prominent US private equity firm, is poised to take over the retailer, marking yet another significant…
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Partner Robotics, a rising star in construction automation, has raised close to 100 million yuan in funding to expand its advanced tile laying and line marking robots across international markets, addressing labour shortages and boosting efficiency. Partner Robotics, a construction robotics startup founded in 2023 by Wang Kecheng, the former…
A semi-rural village on London’s outskirts remains isolated from the capital’s extensive transport system, offering a quieter, affordable lifestyle with unique housing options amid its own transport challenges. Nestled on the outskirts of London, just within the M25 motorway in the borough of Havering, lies Noak Hill, a village that…
Insurers are shifting their focus from cyber risks to emerging AI-related liabilities in professional services, demanding stricter governance frameworks as firms adopt AI tools amid regulatory and security challenges. Last month, visits to professional indemnity insurers in London revealed a significant shift in their focus, from cyber risks to the…
A driver has racked up over £107,000 in unpaid ULEZ and Congestion Charge fines, highlighting mounting enforcement challenges for TfL amid efforts to curb pollution and traffic congestion in London. Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that one individual owes an extraordinary £107,980 in unpaid fines accrued from Ultra Low…
HM Revenue & Customs launches an investigation into Ayanda Capital over potential tax underpayments linked to a £255 million Covid-19 protective equipment contract, as the government faces ongoing controversy over the use of fast-track procurement processes during the pandemic. An investment company that secured a £255 million contract for supplying…
A growing movement of parents, pupils, and campaigners in the UK is seeking a judicial review to enforce a statutory ban on smartphones in schools, citing concerns over harmful content and distraction amid rising safeguarding incidents. A growing campaign is underway calling for a complete statutory ban on smartphones in…
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The UK faces a significant slowdown in economic growth next year as tax hikes, high interest rates, and global trade disruptions exert increased pressure, despite optimistic forecasts for mortgage lending and market resilience. Tax hikes, tariffs, and high interest rates are set to slow the UK’s economic growth significantly in…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan criticises the UK government’s climate strategy, calling for a more authentic and cohesive approach to green investment and policy pledges ahead of the COP30 summit, while emphasising the economic and public health benefits of bold climate action. Keir Starmer’s government faces criticism from London Mayor Sadiq…
Neighbours in Ealing, West London, are protesting after receiving unexpected £600 fines for recycling, highlighting tensions between environmental enforcement and community communication amid a surge in fly-tipping incidents. Neighbours in Ealing, West London, have expressed anger and frustration after receiving £600 fines from council officers who mistakenly identified their recycling…
A wheelchair user in West Norwood claims she was forced off a bus after two mothers refused to fold their buggies in the designated priority space, highlighting ongoing challenges with enforcing accessibility rules on public transport. Maria, a wheelchair user from West Norwood, London, has spoken out after being heckled…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise genuine green investment in the upcoming Labour budget, warning that lack of confidence and clarity from the government could undermine public trust and hinder climate goals amid rising economic and environmental pressures. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has publicly…
A brave LNER rail employee is fighting for life after intervening to prevent further injuries in a mass stabbing on a Doncaster to London King’s Cross service, prompting praise for frontline staff amid ongoing investigations. A “heroic” member of the LNER rail staff remains in a life-threatening condition after bravely…
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