Octopus Energy’s Kraken platform spins out at an $8.65 billion valuation — redefining the energy-tech landscape and setting up a potential IPO within two years. #EnergyTech #AI #Utilities businessquarter.co.uk/octopus-energy…

Louis Gerstner didn’t rescue IBM with grand visions or slogans. He made one hard structural call — and focused relentlessly on performance, not performance theatre. A timely lesson for any crunch year. buff.ly/bptaCnE #leadership #business

UK M&A closes 2025 by showing how selective capital has become — and what still attracts it. #mergers #business #markets businessquarter.co.uk/uk-mas-in-dece…

UK ranks lowest in G7 for investment despite government plans. Total investment is 18.6% of GDP, trailing other G7 nations. Labour aims to boost public spending, but private investment may not follow, citing weak business confidence. businessquarter.co.uk/uk-investment-…

A U.S. judge has blocked Trump’s attempt to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, America’s consumer watchdog. The move raises major questions for regulatory independence and financial oversight. businessquarter.co.uk/trumps-funding…

December’s biggest European M&A stories weren’t about bravura — they were about control and capability. From Orange’s move on MasOrange to targeted healthcare buys, automotive tech, and luxury consolidation, deals were built for execution. businessquarter.co.uk/europe-ma-mont…

A £2,478 Serve and Protect grant is helping NHS staff manage financial stress and build wellbeing spaces across TEWV Trust locations. #NHS #Wellbeing #PublicSector businessquarter.co.uk/serve-and-prot…

Clinichub sees record UK demand as medical tourism surges. The Turkish cosmetic surgery provider expects up to 18% growth next year amid rising global demand. #MedicalTourism #CosmeticSurgery #UKHealthcare businessquarter.co.uk/clinichub-sees…

December’s US M&A wasn’t about volume; it was about control. Boards paid up to secure the assets that will shape growth next — data flows, security assurance, premium content, and even energy capacity. businessquarter.co.uk/decembers-us-m…

Senior lawyer hiring surged in City law firms in 2025. Employment rose above 5% as London firms hired 668 partners, a 21% increase. US firms led the trend, focusing on private capital teams, with high demand expected to continue. businessquarter.co.uk/us-law-firms-b…

The Resolution Foundation predicts a "zombie apocalypse" due to rising interest rates, energy prices, and minimum wages, resulting in increased unemployment and economic uncertainty. businessquarter.co.uk/think-tank-war…

China introduces a new climate disclosure standard for companies. The trial standard aligns with IFRS climate reporting and supports China's green goals. businessquarter.co.uk/china-unveils-…

Workplace expert David Liddle sets out a new blueprint for HR — built on trust, inclusion, and shared leadership. *People and Culture* reimagines the function as the strategic heart of business. #FutureOfWork #HRLeadership #OrganisationalCulture businessquarter.co.uk/global-study-d…

Claire’s and TOFS face administration, risking 2,500 jobs. businessquarter.co.uk/claires-and-fa…

IWG is expanding its West Yorkshire footprint with a new Regus hub at 1 Godwin Street, Bradford — opening in 2026 as hybrid work demand continues to surge. #FlexibleWork #HybridWorking #BradfordBusiness businessquarter.co.uk/iwg-expands-re…

UK unveils £210m plan for cyber security businessquarter.co.uk/uk-unveils-210…

Ofcom contacts xAI over Grok's image-generation capabilities. businessquarter.co.uk/ofcom-question…

Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI startup Manus marks a major bet on autonomous agents — but the real test will be execution, not hype. #AIagents #Meta #TechStrategy businessquarter.co.uk/meta-places-bi…

Impax Asset Management appoints Stuart White to a new role. The former HSBC Asset Management UK CEO will oversee strategy and business development at Impax, focusing on client partnerships and systematic equities. White will report to CEO Ian Simm. businessquarter.co.uk/impax-hires-ex…

Paul Bryce appointed CEO of Communicate Technology for growth. The Teesside-based firm aims to expand its cybersecurity and IT network solutions. businessquarter.co.uk/node4-co-found…