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Big Four accounting firms set to miss female partner targets for 2025
EY and PwC will struggle to meet UK goals while KPMG and Deloitte are likely to fall short on global ambitionFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
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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 -
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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 -
Train firms urged to give 'yellow cards' instead of fines
A rail watchdog wants passengers who make genuine mistakes to be treated more fairly.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Lobbying World: Former lawmakers find new homes in lobbying firms
Two more recently retired lawmakers have found their way to K Street since the end of the 118th Congress. Former Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has joined Liberty Partners Group as a senior policy ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Influential activist short-seller firm Hindenburg Research says it is shutting down
Founder Nathan Anderson says he and his team are ready to move on to the next chapter in their lives after just eight years.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Private equity firm Providence weighs £1bn sale in latest events transaction
Company in early-stage deliberations over sale of CloserStill amid surging demand for conferencesFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Here's where insurance firms see the most risk for disasters
In the months preceding the outbreak of the infernos now raging through Los Angeles County, home insurance carriers began withdrawing new coverage in response to the rising threat from wildfires, ...NBC News - Jan. 14 -
KPMG readies challenge to US law firms
Big Four accounting firm wins panel endorsement for Arizona license to offer legal services to corporate AmericaFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Imec spins out Vertical Compute memory chip firm in $20.5M deal
Europe's Imec.xpand is spinning out memory chip firm Vertical Compute in a seed investment round worth $20.5 million.VentureBeat - Jan. 14 -
Kalshi names Donald Trump Jr. as strategic advisor to prediction market firm
The president-elect's eldest son's growing business footprint now includes the prediction market platform that rose to prominence during the 2024 election.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
GSK to buy US cancer drug firm IDRx for up to $1.15bn
Massachusetts-based company is working on new treatments for gastrointestinal cancers. Business live – latest updates GSK has struck a deal worth up to $1.15bn (£950m) to acquire a ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Transfer rumors, news: Man City make firm move for Marmoush
Manchester City are on the verge of signing striker Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
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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 JulyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
ATF urges police to reevaluate reselling used firearms
Police should reconsider reselling their used guns, the ATF said, pushing back against a policy linked to over 1,000 deaths between 2019 and 2023.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy
Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing body Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Bottom Line: Palantir taps Trump-tied firm as it chases government contracts
Defense Palantir Technologies has hired Miller Strategies to lobby on issues related to defense policy and appropriations. The U.S. government has awarded Palantir nearly $2.5 billion in contracts ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton
Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Israel Needs to Go on the Offensive, Boost Military Spending, Commission Urges
More military spending is needed to orient Israel’s military toward an attack posture, an Israeli government commission warned.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Jeans brand True Religion acquired by PE firm, American Eagle-linked investment firm
True Religion, the Y2K-era jeans brand in the midst of a comeback, has been acquired by private equity firm ACON Investments and its partner SB360 Capital.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts
Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
ECB urged to boycott Afghanistan game in Champions Trophy by UK politicians
More than 160 sign letter condemning ‘sex apartheid’ Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been urged to boycott next month’s Champions ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
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Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
The Gen Z problem for audit firms
The profession is finding it harder to attract and retain staff — a key factor in the quality of inspectionsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint
The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with ...ABC News - Jan. 5 -
US set for IPO comeback as private equity firms seek to offload holdings
Bankers hope strong 2024 gains for Wall Street equities and pro-business policies will drive listings reboundFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Chinese cyber firm linked to botnet attack sanctioned in US
The federal government hit Chinese cyber group Integrity Technology Group with new sanctions on Friday, citing alleged computer intrusion incidents against those in the U.S. At the direction of the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Germany’s Hensoldt urges EU to follow US on local arms procurement
Radar maker says bloc can use existing laws to bypass free trade rules and boost region’s defence infrastructureFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Musk urges release of far-right UK figure; blasts PM Starmer
Elon Musk has called for the release of far-right activist Tommy Robinson and criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on social media, while also praising Nigel Farage's Reform UK party and ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
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UNICEF urges nations to prioritize migrant children’s safety after being orphaned
The U.N. children’s fund is urging governments to prioritize the safety of migrant children after the latest Mediterranean shipwreck left about 20 people missing and added to a gruesome annual tallyABC News - Jan. 2
