Family-owned Tottenham brewer falls into administration as industry pressures mount May 28, 2026 A beloved family-owned Tottenham brewery that was a key player in London’s craft beer renaissance has fallen into administration amidst mounting cost pressures on the industry. Redemption Brewing Company, which was the first commercial brewery to open in Tottenham in nearly 100 years, is officially listed on the formal register of new insolvency appointments as [...]
Barclays warn Gen Z against Arsenal Champions League ticket scams May 28, 2026 Barclays have warned Gen Z Arsenal fans to be on alert as ticket fraudsters target the Champions League final. The high street bank said that football fans with FOMO – fear of missing out – must be cautious when buying tickets for the Gunners’ Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest. Barclays’ Kirsty Adams [...]
The Turnover: Morning Wire’s sport business newsletter May 28, 2026 The business of sport desk at Morning Wire have for five months now been firing off a newsletter into the inboxes of subscribers. The Turnover takes a look at what really matters each week in the world of sport business. Who is buying what? Who owns this and that? Where is the money? The Turnover [...]
Elite law firm to splash £370m on building own AI tool May 28, 2026 The world’s largest law firm by revenue, Kirkland & Ellis, is investing £370m ($500m) to develop its own custom-built AI platform, challenging competitors that rely on widely used third-party AI tools. The US-based firm, which has a large office in the City, said it plans to spend hundreds of millions over the next three to [...]
Samsung employees bag £310k bonuses as chip boom sends payouts soaring May 28, 2026 Samsung’s AI-fuelled chip boom has delivered eye-watering payouts for thousands of staff, after workers at the South Korean giant voted through a profit-sharing deal worth hundreds of thousands of pounds each. Employees in Samsung’s memory chip division are set to receive bonuses averaging roughly £310,000, mostly in stock, as soaring demand for AI data centre [...]
Visa data leak piles pressure on Britain’s digital ID push May 28, 2026 The leak of more than 100,000 passport scans and biometric selfies linked to a third-party visa website has renewed concerns over the security risks surrounding Britain’s growing shift towards digital ID systems. A site operating under the name UK Visa Portal – which is not affiliated with the UK government – was found on Wednesday [...]
Pokemon cards’ most enthusiastic collectors? Money launderers May 28, 2026 The market for Pokemon cards it absolutely booming, but there's a more sinister force than nerdy millennials at play, writes Paul Ormerod.
World Cup can save British pubs from government uncertainty this summer May 28, 2026 When England kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia next month, many will be watching from the comfort of pubs nationwide. While a 9pm kick-off means beer gardens might not be as sun-kissed as we’re used to, the tournament is set to be a significant opportunity for a hospitality sector that is in desperate [...]
Milburn review: Youth unemployment crisis costs £125bn a year due to ‘broken system’ May 28, 2026 The crisis of nearly a million young people who are out of education, employment or training – known as ‘Neets’ – costs the UK economy up to £125bn a year, the Alan Milburn review has found, as both the government and the private sector were blamed for failing to address youth unemployment. An extensive report [...]
The Capitalist: Claridge’s launches the ‘Mayfair Meal Deal’ May 28, 2026 Claridge's moves in on Tesco, things get heated at the ideas festival, and workers hide in the loo; catch up on the latest shenanigans.