Thomas J. Kent Jr. is not your typical financier. As the CEO of Kent Global LLC  and The Kent Family Office , he operates in the high-altitude atmosphere of global investment banking, managing portfolios that span commodities, fine art, and technology. Yet, his roots are firmly planted in the soil of social progress. Born the son of a notable Civil Rights activist, Kent learned early on that true societal change requires economic fuel. He pivoted from the expected path of pol

SYRACUSE, NY  — There is a certain nobility that has nothing to do with lineage and everything to do with legacy. In the UK, we are accustomed to the concept of duty—the idea that those with a platform must use it to uplift the vulnerable. Across the pond, one woman has been reigning with precisely this kind of quiet majesty for decades. Mary Nelson may not wear a crown, but in Syracuse, New York, she is undoubtedly the matriarch of the community. Founder of the Mary Nelson Y

London’s status as the fintech capital of Europe remains undisputed. Today, digital banking giant Revolut  confirmed it has raised a fresh round of funding, valuing the company at a staggering £45 billion . This valuation makes it one of the most valuable financial institutions in the UK, eclipsing the market capitalization of traditional high street stalwart NatWest Group . The funding round was led by SoftBank  and Tiger Global , signaling continued foreign confidence in th

The numbers are in, and they confirm a massive cultural shift: for the first time in UK history, rental fashion bookings have outpaced new dress purchases for the December party season. Leading rental platform Hurr , in partnership with Selfridges , reported a 65% year-on-year increase  in bookings for December 2025. The trend is being driven by what fashion psychologists are calling "variety fatigue." Social media requires a constant stream of "new" looks, but consumers are

Transport for London (TfL) has officially confirmed that the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be superseded by the new "Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ)"  for central London, effective January 1, 2026 . Mayor Sadiq Khan  announced the finalized plans this afternoon, confirming that all combustion-engine vehicles—including hybrids—will face a daily charge of £20 to enter the Congestion Charge zone. The ambitious policy aims to cut central London’s carbon emissions by a further 30%

While many high street retailers are issuing profit warnings ahead of the festive season, Marks & Spencer (M&S)  is bucking the trend entirely. In a trading update released today, CEO Stuart Machin  revealed that the retail giant is on track for its most profitable Christmas quarter in over a decade, projecting a 12% increase  in like-for-like sales compared to December 2024. The secret to their success? A surprisingly aggressive expansion in the "premium dining" sector. M&S’

If there was any doubt that heritage is back, Daniel Lee’s  Winter 2025 collection for Burberry   has silenced it. Unveiled last night at a star-studded gala at the Tate Modern, the show marked a definitive shift away from streetwear and back to the aristocracy-infused roots of British luxury—but with a modern, sustainable twist. Dubbed "The New Estate," the collection leans heavily into what fashion insiders are calling the "Country House" aesthetic . We saw oversized trench

In a decisive move this morning, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to slash the base interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down to 3.75% —the lowest level since early 2023. The announcement, delivered by Governor Andrew Bailey at Threadneedle Street, comes as a welcome early Christmas gift for millions of mortgage holders and businesses across the UK who have weathered tight borrowing conditions for the last two years. The decision

In a landscape often defined by bureaucracy and short-term fixes,   Lifeology AZ, Inc . , is not just running a shelter—it is building a blueprint for systemic, generational change. At the helm is CEO and Co-Founder Zaneta Alexander , whose journey into youth advocacy wasn't a career path, but a deeply personal commitment forged by lived experience. We spoke with Alexander about the fire that drives her mission, the resilience required to challenge the system, and her bold vi

Jaclyn Ann Suri doesn’t just produce content—she engineers opportunity. As Co-CEO of Pelican Point Media, alongside her husband Ike Suri, she leads a multifaceted entertainment firm that blends production, talent management, and strategic casting into a single, high-impact ecosystem. Her bottom line is clear: create projects that get picked up and bought by Amazon, Netflix, or Picturehouse —and build the kind of talent that belongs there.  Jaclyn’s husband and business partne