Corporate Bosses Urge

Trump’s D.E.I. Order Causes ‘Chaos’ Among Corporate Leaders

The executive order signals that private businesses and organizations could be investigated over their diversity policies.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Nato chief urges ‘step up’ in support for Ukraine

Vladimir Putin victory would lead to bloc’s members spending ‘trillions’ more on defence, says Mark Rutte. Business live – latest updates The head of the Nato military alliance has called for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Trump’s assault on the global corporate tax regime

President threatens retaliation against ‘discriminatory’ levies on US multinationals

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Citibank boss murder suspect may have fled abroad, police say

Police believe Marianne Kilonzi, who was found dead in her Woolwich flat, knew the suspect.

BBC News - Jan. 22

U.K. Competition Watchdog Chair Replaced With Ex-Amazon Boss

The government appointed Douglas Gurr as interim chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority after pressuring the regulator to do more to spur investment and economic growth.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

The quest to create European corporate champions

Worries about the EU’s waning competitiveness have prompted a rethink of merger rules that prioritised consumers

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Trump Effectively Pulls U.S. Out of Global Corporate Tax Accord

Congress never approved a world agreement setting a 15 percent minimum corporate tax, and the new president’s memo on it said it would have no bearing on American companies.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Game Developers Are Getting Fed Up With Their Bosses’ AI Initiatives

A survey of video game developers released Tuesday indicates that a growing number of them fear artificial intelligence will have a negative impact on the industry as a whole.

Wired - Jan. 21

Europe bank bosses yearn for M&A as U.S. dealmaking expected to take off

"There are too many banks in Europe for an efficient capital system," one CEO told CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Southern Water boss defends £200 bill hikes to MPs

Yahoo News - Jan. 21

Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'

A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Meet the New Boss. Same as the Old Boss.

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Working from home not proper work, says ex-Asda boss

Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Former Aberdeen & Dunfermline boss Calderwood dies

Former Aberdeen and Dunfermline Athletic manager Jimmy Calderwood has died aged 69.

BBC News - Jan. 19

The thing about rich bosses

Wealthy managers are increasingly isolated from the less well-off at work and that’s not good news

Financial Times - Jan. 19

Solskjaer confirmed as new Besiktas boss

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signs an 18-month deal as head coach of Besiktas.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Telegram boss admits 'seriousness' of French allegations: source

Yahoo News - Jan. 18

Schumer urged Biden not to run

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who publicly proclaimed after President Biden’s disastrous debate, “I’m with Joe,” has now revealed to The New York Times that he pointedly urged ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Al Hilal boss hints Neymar is past his best

Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus fears Neymar "can no longer play at the level we are used to."

ESPN - Jan. 17

Senate GOP rejects House conservative pitch on corporate tax rates

House conservative proposals to raise corporate taxes to offset the cost of President-elect Trump’s tax package are going over like lead balloons in the Senate, where Republicans are warning their ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity

Some Walmart shareholders say the retailer hasn't offered a good business case for canceling its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

CBS News - Jan. 16

How Gen Z Bosses Really Feel About Working With Their Own Generation

“Entrepreneurial.” “Spoiled.” “The shortcut generation.” Here’s what four Gen Z founders say about their generational peers – and their advice for how to work with them.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt

Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Ex-Villa boss Ward named Republic of Ireland head coach

Former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward is appointed Republic of Ireland head coach, replacing Eileen Gleeson.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Thames Water plans to hike bosses’ pay in response to bonus caps

UK’s debt-laden utility warns it will raise salaries if bonus restrictions are enforced by regulator Ofwat

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Forest in title race, says Liverpool boss Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Nottingham Forest '"deserve'" to be considered Premier League title contenders.

BBC News - Jan. 13

China corporate profits set for third year of declines

Oversupply drives intense competition that is undermining prices and profitability

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Major corporations are rushing to issue bonds as Treasury yields spike

Higher bond yields are spooking stocks, but retirees are helping to drive demand for annuities and corporate debt.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback

The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.

BBC News - Jan. 11

MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions

The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.

BBC News - Jan. 10

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Starmer aide to receive dividends from corporate advisory firm Hakluyt

Varun Chandra still holds majority of his previous stake in the group despite joining Downing Street in July

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Corporate borrowers kick off 2025 with record-setting $83bn bond bonanza

Issuers pounce on surging investor demand for debt before Donald Trump returns to the White House