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Full coverage: UK

The Sligo-born builder, a £6m mansion, and claims of £31m

Mark Henry was one of the most high-profile builders in Britain. Born in Sligo, his business collapsed in June 2023. Now the administrators of that firm are making serious allegations against him and family members, which they are expected to defend.

Tom Lyons
10th Jul, 2025 - 6 min read

“For us, moving to the UK is a no-brainer”: EV charger EasyGo on building a British business

The Maynooth-based firm, Ireland's largest private charger operator, has just won a £300m public contract in Scotland. CEO Ollie Chatten unveils plans to win more state tenders in the UK.

Michael Cogley
8th Jul, 2025 - 6 min read

Tribalism, Brexit, and nightmare scenarios: Why a united Ireland must get all stakeholders on side

The Irish Question, a new documentary from John Walsh and Alan Gilsenan, outlines the need to start talking about a united Ireland seriously. It acts as a warning against those who believe reunification is merely an inevitability, says Walsh.

Michael Cogley
5th Jul, 2025 - 10 min read

Tech firm Promotional Payments Solutions scooped up by London-listed rival

The Dublin-based business was founded in 2014, developing marketing software. It is being acquired by a similar UK company for €7.5m.

Jonathan Keane
30th Jun, 2025 - 2 min read

“We’d love to grow the UK business to be at least as successful as the Irish business”

Irish real estate investor Lugus Capital has expanded into the UK with the hire of ex-Goldman Sachs investor James Ghent. He tells The Currency about the firm's plans for the new market.

Michael Cogley
27th Jun, 2025 - 7 min read

Talk thirty to me: Why long-end bond yields are rising

Fiscal policies and inflation have changed the way investors consider long-term government debt. Who wins?

Peter Kinsella
25th Jun, 2025 - 5 min read

“We actually don’t think the hypothesis does stick”: British fintech OakNorth on opting for the US over Europe

The digital bank lends to businesses with a "strong UK nexus", including Irish aparthotel business Staycity, which recently secured a £77m loan. Now its head of debt finance Ben Barbanel tells The Currency why OakNorth has opted to push into the US over the EU.

Michael Cogley
9th Jun, 2025 - 3 min read

Irish accountancy and advisory firms enter a new phase as private equity backers weigh up exits

Ireland's accountancy sector has become synonymous with private equity in recent years. Now a number PE-backed UK firms with Irish presences are reportedly exploring a sale as the industry enters a new phase.

Michael Cogley
30th May, 2025 - 6 min read

“If you want to do this and do it properly, invest in the technology, in the product”

Pritesh Ruparel is leading Irish fintech firm Alt21 through a shift in strategy to focus on new products amid a drop in revenue. He tells The Currency about the plans.

Jonathan Keane
13th May, 2025 - 6 min read

“We actively track hundreds of companies in Ireland at the moment”

London-based private equity firm Queen's Park Equity has just raised a £305m fund. Investors Mark Crowley and Alison Price speak to The Currency about its plans to start investing in Ireland.

Michael Cogley
2nd May, 2025 - 9 min read
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