For a quarter of a century, Russell Wardrop has been in the same line of work—creating rainmakers. As co‑founder and chief executive of KWC Global, based in Glasgow and London, Wardrop has made a career of helping lawyers, accountants and financiers learn the commercial skills business school often forgets: how to sell, lead and grow. His thesis is disarmingly simple: ...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle have warned the UK’s major telecoms companies that they must do more to protect customers from unexpected mid-contract price rises, urging the sector to improve transparency and treat consumers “fairly and consistently”. In a joint letter sent to mobile and broadband CEOs, the ministers said too many customers still face confusing or ...
A long-standing tax relief that helps home-based workers cover household expenses will be scrapped from April 2026, in a move that will affect an estimated 300,000 employees and raise tens of millions for the Treasury. The relief — originally introduced more than a decade ago and widely used during the pandemic — allows employees who are required to work from ...
Revolut has overtaken Barclays in valuation after securing a $75 billion price tag in a major secondary share sale backed by Nvidia, cementing its position as Europe’s most valuable private tech company and the standout success story of Britain’s fintech sector. The deal — largely involving staff selling portions of their holdings — marks a dramatic jump from Revolut’s $45 ...
The government has dropped its flagship plan to give workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from day one, abandoning a key Labour manifesto pledge after an intense backlash from employers and a parliamentary standoff in the House of Lords. Instead, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims will be set at six months, following two days of negotiations between ...
The Isle of Man is issuing an international call to tech entrepreneurs, startups and established digital health companies as it launches its 2026 Innovation Challenge, this year focused entirely on transforming the Island’s health and social care system. After three years centring on FinTech, Cleantech and Data & AI, the government is redirecting the Challenge towards one of the nation’s ...
JP Morgan Chase has announced plans to build a new £3 billion, 3 million sq ft tower in Canary Wharf — one of the largest office developments in Europe — in a move hailed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as a “multibillion-pound vote of confidence” in the UK economy. The new skyscraper will become the bank’s principal UK headquarters, housing 12,000 ...
Rachel Reeves is facing fresh criticism from senior business leaders after John Roberts, chief executive of online electricals retailer AO World, described her Budget as “tone deaf” and “a bit pathetic”, accusing the Chancellor of lacking any real understanding of business or entrepreneurship. Speaking to Times Radio, Roberts said he was left “pretty speechless” by Reeves’ comments about the importance ...
The head of William Hill’s parent company has warned that thousands of UK jobs are now at risk, after the Chancellor announced a sharp rise in gambling taxes that will almost double the levy paid on online gaming. Shares in Evoke, which owns William Hill, fell by up to 8% to a record low following Rachel Reeves’s decision to increase ...
Technology has revolutionized plenty of industries, and finance is no exception. Digital transformation has changed how we manage money, invest, and handle financial transactions. Today, financial services are faster, more accessible, and increasingly automated. From mobile banking to blockchain and AI-driven financial advice, technology has made it easier for individuals and businesses to manage and grow their finances. As financial ...