Entrepreneurship

Separately, Amy McCann has been promoted to chief administrative officer, also reporting to Gayner. McCann has served as general counsel of Markel Ventures since 2022. As part of the reshuffle, Mike Heaton, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will depart the company.

Trading is the process of buying and selling financial assets such as stocks, currencies, commodities, or cryptocurrencies with the goal of making a profit. Unlike long-term investing, trading often focuses on short-term price movements. Today, trading has become accessible to ordinary people through online platforms and global exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ,

A general prohibition on conduct that unreasonably manipulates consumers or distorts their decision‑making environment in a way that causes detriment New requirements for subscription arrangements, including clearer upfront information and simpler cancellation processes Rules to address hidden or mandatory transaction fees by requiring greater fee disclosure Public consultation on the exposure

Businesses are rapidly growing their branded product lines in an attempt to meet changing consumer behaviour. Private labels now account for over 54.7% of sales made at grocery stores. Retailer-owned products not being seen as a cheap alternative anymore, but instead, a way to convey luxury and exclusivity. Price-Led Positioning is No Longer Dominating UK

Hammond said he plans to focus initially on engagement with employees, intermediaries, and clients. “I am honoured to join Ansvar at such an important moment in its story. Ansvar has a long and respected history serving specialist sectors such as care, community, education, and faith. I am looking forward to listening, learning, and getting to

Not long ago, online casinos sat on the edges of the UK’s digital economy, treated more like a side channel than a core business. That has changed. As entertainment has moved onto phones and platforms, gambling businesses have followed the same path as streaming and gaming. The result is an industry that now looks less

The Act defines a soft tissue injury as damage to tissue that connects, supports, or surrounds other body structures, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. It carves out injuries to nerves and ruptures of tendons, ligaments, menisci, or cartilage.

In the world of automated and quantitative trading, a trading strategy is only as good as its testing. A brilliant algorithm can fail spectacularly if it’s validated against flawed data or an unstable environment. For serious traders, particularly in the fast-paced forex market, relying on a standard desktop computer for backtesting is like preparing for

The mid-tier question as regulators tighten merger scrutiny Warren Downey (pictured right), group CEO of SRG, said founder-led, specialist and geographically focused independents remain an active part of the deal universe, particularly those that have resisted previous approaches from larger consolidators. “If a business is set up with a niche or a specialism in mind,

The phrase “side hustle” once suggested something temporary, squeezed in after work for a little extra cash. In 2026, that picture has changed. Across the UK and beyond, Gen Z women are turning unconventional online platforms into structured micro-businesses, thinking in terms of audience, margins, repeat customers, and brand positioning rather than quick wins. What