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Aisha Khan reports on UK startups, scale-ups and the founders behind them. She began her career running a business blog in Birmingham before joining regional business press, and now covers company launches, funding rounds and leadership changes for a national audience. Of Bangladeshi heritage and based in East London, Aisha focuses on making company news fast, clear and relevant for younger professionals. She is particularly interested in diverse leadership teams and technology firms outside the London bubble.

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Cybersecurity analyst reviewing code and security data on dual monitors
CompaniesEconomyFinance

OpenAI Cyber Incident Shows New Risks in AI Evaluation

OpenAI cyber incident disclosures in July 2026 offered businesses an unusually concrete example of how advanced AI evaluation can create operational security risk....

Professional darts player throwing a dart at a target board
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Netflix Live Sports Strategy Expands with Luke Littler Darts Event

Netflix live sports strategy is expanding again with Beat Luke Littler, a live darts event scheduled for 30 October 2026. The format will...

High-performance gaming computers arranged at an esports event
Technology

Esports World Cup 2026 and the Business of Gaming Hardware

Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris is a useful case study in how competitive gaming has developed into a wider commercial ecosystem spanning...

China’s Economic Cooling Hits London Markets as Thames Water Faces Debt Realities
Companies

China Slowdown Pressures UK-Listed Mining Stocks

China slowdown concerns returned to London markets after official data showed the Chinese economy grew 4.3% year on year in the second quarter...

Rank Group Reduces Headcount Following Gambling Tax Hike
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Rank Group Reduces Headcount Following Gambling Tax Hike

Rank Group is downsizing its workforce to offset the financial impact of the government’s recent tax raid on the gambling sector. The owner...

Luxury Service as a Strategic Asset: Four Seasons CEO Shares Global Insights
Leadership

Luxury Service as a Strategic Asset: Four Seasons CEO Shares Global Insights

Can high-end service truly be scaled without losing its soul? Alejandro Reynal, CEO of Four Seasons, addressed this during a recent HBR Executive...

BlueCrest Capital Management Loses Final Appeal in £200m HMRC Tax Clash
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BlueCrest Capital Management Loses Final Appeal in £200m HMRC Tax Clash

Can a billionaire's hedge fund outmanoeuvre the taxman forever? The UK Supreme Court delivered a decisive "no" this week, ruling unanimously against BlueCrest...