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The Northern Ireland Executive is approaching a critical financial threshold. With an 1 August deadline looming to legally secure a multi-year budget (2026 to 2029/30), Stormont remains gridlocked over departmental allocations and funding gaps. Failure to reach a cross-party agreement will trigger emergency contingency powers under the Northern Ireland Act. This fallback position mandates an…

Insurance broker Marsh reported consolidated revenue of $7.4 billion during the second quarter, an increase of 6% over Q2 2025, or 5% on an underlying (organic) basis. Q2 operating income increased 4% to $1.9 billion, while net income attributable to the company was $1.3 billion. Earnings per share during the second quarter were $2.63, compared…

Growing an advisory firm requires more than attracting new clients. It requires clarity around the type of business you want to build, the systems that support it and the people who help move it forward. How do you decide whether growth, independence or a different path is right for your firm? How do you create…

Morning Hubsters, Happy Fri-yay! John R Fischer here, ready to bring you today’s US Wire from the New York newsroom, People are not the only ones living longer. Pets are too, which is leading to more age-related diseases that are driving demand for veterinary care services. Private equity investors, such as Warburg Pincus, Great Point…

President Donald Trump on Monday defended making a phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, which led to the soccer association controversially overturning a one-game World Cup suspension of U.S. Men’s National Team striker Folarin Balogun. “I asked for a review because I didn’t think it was a foul,” Trump said, referring to a referee…