Barclays exits Entercard joint venture with £200m sale to Swedbank
Barclays has agreed to sell its stake in Entercard Group, the Nordic consumer credit provider, to joint venture partner Swedbank for 2.6 billion Swedish krona (£200 million).The deal is part of the UK bank’s strategy to streamline its operations and
Tesla sales slump 42% in Europe as BYD overtakes market share
Tesla’s European sales fell sharply in July, with the electric carmaker losing market share for a seventh consecutive month and slipping behind Chinese rival BYD for the first time.Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) show Tesla’s EU sales
Four in five online small businesses expect growth despite UK economic headwinds
Britain’s online small businesses are showing resilience and optimism despite wider economic challenges, with nearly four in five confident they will grow in the next 12 months, according to new research from eBay UK.The study, which surveyed 1,000 small firms
Eseye Solidifies Global IoT Leadership with Leading Position in Brazil’s High-Growth Cellular Connectivity Market
Eseye, a global pioneer in IoT connectivity, has strengthened its position as a leading provider of IoT solutions worldwide, achieving the top spot among IoT-focused accredited Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Brazil. According to data from the Brazilian telecommunications regulatory
‘Gender bonus bias’ revealed as men nearly 1.5 times more likely to receive bonuses than women
Men in the UK are nearly one-and-a-half times more likely to receive a bonus than women, and when they do, their payouts are significantly higher, according to new research from HR data specialists Brightmine.The study found that men received an
Healthway partners with Fuse, GCash’s lending arm, for ‘Test Now, Pay Later’ Program, expanding Filipinos’ access to healthcare
Healthway Medical Network and Fuse Financing Inc., the lending arm of GCash, are making healthcare more accessible through a zero-interest installment plan, allowing Filipinos to manage out-of-the-pocket diagnostic test expenses and undergo much-needed medical exams without delay. Powered by GGives, the
Government looks at applying National Insurance to rental income in Autumn Budget
The Government is weighing a major shake-up of landlord taxation that could see National Insurance contributions applied to rental income for the first time. Under the proposal, being considered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Autumn Budget, landlords would pay
UK to fast-track next-gen RNA therapies with £30m Darlington biofoundry
The government has unveiled plans for a new £29.6 million RNA biofoundry in Darlington, designed to accelerate the development of next-generation therapies for cancer, dementia, cardiovascular disease and infectious illnesses. Backed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the
SM Prime wins multiple PropertyGuru awards, reinforcing leadership in innovation and community development
Executives and representatives from SM Prime celebrate the company’s wins at the 13th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, recognizing projects across Batangas, Metro Manila and SMDC developments, along with the Rising Star Award for Jessica Bianca T. Sy.SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
CFA Society Philippines hosts Philippine Investment Conference 2025: ‘Bridging Eras, Embracing New Horizons’
CFA Society Philippines proudly presents the Philippine Investment Conference 2025 (PIC 2025), the country’s premier event for investment professionals, taking place on Aug. 29, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Manila. With the theme “Bridging Eras, Embracing New Horizons,” this year’s