Estithmar Holding Reports 97% Surge YoY in Q1 2026 in Net Profit to QAR 333 Mn

Wednesday 29 April 2026 8:04 pm | Updated: Wednesday 29 April 2026 8:05 pm Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of QAR 333 million, marking a significant 97% increase compared to the same period last year. The results underscore the strength of the Company’s … [Read more…]

FTSE chief issues rallying cry for growth by overhauling planning

Monday 27 April 2026 6:36 pm Wolfson said the economic framework should be overhauled for higher growth. The UK’s planning rulebook should be torn up in favour of a market-based system, the boss of one of the country’s biggest listed companies has said, as he urged government ministers to take a “radical” approach to kickstarting … [Read more…]

Starmer to face vote over Peter Mandelson sleaze inquiry

Saturday 25 April 2026 11:42 am Starmer is to face a vote over the Mandelson scandal Keir Starmer will face a vote on whether he should be referred to a parliamentary sleaze inquiry over claims that he misled the House of Commons about the appointment of Mandelson as ambassador to the US. The prime minister … [Read more…]

UK bets on East London hub to anchor next phase of innovation

Sunday 19 April 2026 2:41 pm The campus reflects a broader shift in UK innovation policy The UK’s push to build a more joined-up innovation economy is increasingly being anchored in east London, where Here East has turned into one of the country’s largest multi-sector tech campuses. Set within the former Olympic press and broadcast … [Read more…]

The watch podcast disrupting the ‘pale, male and stale’ image

Friday 17 April 2026 4:51 pm The Wrist Check Pod podcast crew speak to City AM The Magazine Rashawn Smith and Perri Dash are hoping to change your mind about the watch industry, one podcast at a time, says Laura McCreddie-DoakUnless you’re investigating a cold case, finding a following in the world of podcasting can … [Read more…]

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Harvest Funding PLC

Wednesday 15 April 2026 8:03 pm | Updated: Wednesday 15 April 2026 8:04 pm KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to seven classes of notes issued by Harvest Funding PLC, a static RMBS securitisation backed by a seasoned non-conforming portfolio of United Kingdom (UK) residential mortgage loans, comprising performing, in-arrears and past-term exposures. The portfolio … [Read more…]

Icon Solutions Appoints Anders Olofsson as EMEA Sales Director to Drive Global Adoption of the Icon Payments Framework

Monday 13 April 2026 8:02 pm | Updated: Monday 13 April 2026 8:03 pm Icon Solutions – the UK fintech enabling banks globally to design and implement state-of-the-art payment systems – has appointed Anders Olofsson as Sales Director, EMEA to drive adoption of the Icon Payments Framework (IPF) across the region. Anders joins Icon with … [Read more…]

The very best wine pairings for steak and fine cuts of meat

Thursday 09 April 2026 5:16 pm | Updated: Thursday 09 April 2026 5:17 pm Liverpool Street Chophouse is where Libby paired wine with meat Liverpool Street Chophouse & Tavern is not a place for small plates. The portions are generous, the menus come in a reassuringly bold red with gold lettering, the wines are decanted … [Read more…]