US dockworkers end strike after securing six-year, 62% pay rise
US dockworkers have agreed to end a three-day strike that brought shipping to a standstill along the east and Gulf coasts, after reaching a tentative six-year pay deal with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The strike, which began on October
Oil prices see biggest weekly surge in a year as middle east tensions escalate
The price of oil has surged this week, marking its largest weekly gain in over a year as investors react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 0.8% on Friday to reach $78.24, capping a
Private equity firms target Evelyn Partners’ accountancy division despite regulatory concerns
Private equity firms are circling Evelyn Partners’ accountancy division, which has been put up for sale and is attracting significant interest despite rising regulatory scrutiny. Among the interested parties is Apax, which is reportedly considering a bid for the professional services
EU votes to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles despite opposition from Germany
The European Union has voted to impose tariffs of up to 35% on Chinese electric vehicles, a decision that has divided member states and raised concerns about a potential trade war with China. The move comes as the EU seeks to
Business Development, dark art to team sport
In today’s competitive landscape, effective business development hinges on your entire team representing your brand with conviction and clarity. Simple right? Well… not really. The challenge is, many leaders aren’t confident business developers themselves, so empowering their teams to ‘do BD’ is