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News

  • Associated British Foods shares slide as £10bn Primark spin-off confirmed

    Retail

    FTSE 100 titan Associated British Foods has confirmed plans to spin off clothes retailer Primark, signalling a dramatic change in direction for the food and retail firm. Shares in the firm slid more than six per cent on Tuesday’s open, leaving the stock down 16 per cent in the year so far. The market had […]

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  • FTSE 100 Live: Stocks flat as Trump’s deadline looms; Job vacancies shrink; Primark gets spin-off

    Markets
    Donald Trump raising his fist in a confident gesture during a public appearance, symbolizing determination and leadership
  • Job vacancies fall to lowest level in five years

    Economics
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  • Trojan tools: AI is professional services’ newest cyber liability

    Prof Services
    The ICO said it initially planned to fine Capita a total of £45m, but this was later reduced by “mitigating factors”
  • Saba Capital looks to oust IEM board in latest trust tussle 

    Investing
    Boaz Weinstein of Saba Capital focuses on investment trusts strategy, highlighting financial acumen and market analysis.
  • Clio founder: We may not have the hype of Jude Law, but our data beats any AI rival

    Tech
    Jack Newton speaking at a business conference event, addressing a large audience on recent industry developments.
  • CAB Payments lashes out at largest shareholder for blocking buyout

    Merger/Acquisition
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  • ‘It doesn’t work anymore’: Wealthy Brits snub UK property market in search of better returns

    Banking
    London property
  • Revolut’s blockbuster IPO is two years out, says Nik Storonsky

    Fintech
    Revolut headquarters grand opening, showcasing modern architecture and bustling activity at the launch event.
  • ‘Devastating’ tube strikes: Pubs brace for 40 per cent sales hit

    Hospitality
    Nationwide found that 60 per cent of Londoners use trains or the Tube every week.
  • Is The Killingworth Castle the best gastropub in the Cotswolds?

    Life&Style
    The Killingworth Castle in Cotswolds showcasing its historic architecture amidst scenic countryside surroundings
  • I had 261,305 unread emails: What I learned from my Inbox Zero experiment

    Opinion
    Anna overwhelmed by a flood of emails, striving for inbox zero amidst a chaotic digital workspace on a business platform
  • London set for £12m boost as host of Tour de France Femmes team time trial

    Sport Business
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  • Sainsbury’s to deliver food inflation update as Argos future could be settled

    Retail
    In June, the grocer struck a deal for Natwest to acquire most of Sainsbury’s Bank.
  • Unemployment to peak at 5.8 per cent as jobs market faces ‘biggest hit’ since pandemic

    Economics
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  • M&C Saatchi profit slumps amid Iran war warning and ‘softer’ UK market

    Markets
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  • Living by water is a London lifestyle hack. Here’s where to look

    Life&Style
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Editor's Picks

  • Can Volkswagen really pivot to defence?

    Tech
    Volkswagen is suffering from high costs, fierce Asian competition and a prolonged bitter conflict with unions over plant closures.
  • Dyson, JCB and Global Brands: The firms facing a break-up after Labour’s tax grab

    Tax
    James Dyson discussing inheritance tax concerns amidst rising fiscal policies, highlighting potential financial impacts.
  • Celebrities in the Cotswolds: How Kim Kardashian & Ellen are changing the region

    Life&Style
    Celebrities in the Cotswolds: Kim Kardashian and the Beckhams

Opinion

  • A post-midterms, lame-duck Trump could be the most dangerous yet

    Opinion

    Trump is obsessed with sealing his legacy by any means. The next two years will probably be Trump’s most violent yet, writes Michael Martins.

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  • Why corporate philanthropy needs to think longer term

    Opinion
    Corporate philanthropy concept with diverse professionals collaborating on sustainable, long-term global health solutions
  • Drivers are greedy and lazy, but Sadiq Khan is also to blame for Tube strikes

    Opinion
  • I had 261,305 unread emails: What I learned from my Inbox Zero experiment

    Opinion
  • Pension schemes need more carrot and less stick to back the UK

    Opinion
  • Let’s be honest, not all small businesses are meant to survive

    Opinion
  • Britain’s Potemkin economy

    Opinion
  • Wales First Minister’s radar station objections show she is out of her depth

    Opinion

Partner content

  • Transforming Consulting: Elevating standards and expertise for the future of business

    Partner
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  • St John Ambulance receives Health Lottery Foundation grant to extend Young Responders programme

    Sponsored
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  • Northern Data Group International Day at Chestertons Polo in the Park

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  • More than a café. More than a bank.

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  • What’s on in April

    Partner
  • Barbican Centre: the brutalist landmark weaving art into everyday London life.

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Sport

  • London set for £12m boost as host of Tour de France Femmes team time trial

    Sport Business

    London is set for a £12m boost when the Tour de France Femmes heads to the capital for the grand tour’s first ever team time trial in 2027. Both the men’s and women’s Grands Depart will take place in the UK in July and August next year, but only the women’s peloton will ride around […]

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  • West Indies legend Chris Gayle invests in UK T20 franchise

    Sport Business
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  • Scrap Saturday 3pm blackout for women’s football, MPs urge government

    Sport Business
  • Constitution Hill flat racing switch helps horse racing attendances surge

    Sport Business
  • DP World Tour events become first in sport to use Amazon Leo satellites

    Sport Business
  • Enhanced Games, Lance Armstrong and the truth about why we hate doping

    Sport Business
  • What next for LIV Golf and Newcastle United after Saudi PIF strategy shift?

    Sport Business
  • Manchester City: Sheikh Mansour faces calls for ban from English football over UAE links to genocide

    Sport Business

Life&Style

  • The cult of cute: The strange drama of corporate mascots

    Life&Style

    While they remind us of our childhoods, mascots are as much a part of corporate culture as ever. Simon Coates asks why Last winter the language learning app Duolingo announced the death of its cartoon mascot, Duo the Owl. Duo had died, they said, after being hit by a car while he was waiting for […]

    Colorful mascots posing heroically, showcasing diverse characters, embodying themes of unity and excitement for a general ...
  • Is The Killingworth Castle the best gastropub in the Cotswolds?

    Life&Style
    The Killingworth Castle in Cotswolds showcasing its historic architecture amidst scenic countryside surroundings
  • I had 261,305 unread emails: What I learned from my Inbox Zero experiment

    Opinion
  • New Lola T70S is a reborn – and road-legal – 1960s race car

    Life&Style
  • Volkswagen Golf R 2026 long-term review: First report

    Life&Style
  • Living by water is a London lifestyle hack. Here’s where to look

    Life&Style
  • The watch podcast disrupting the ‘pale, male and stale’ image

    Life&Style
  • In the watch world, exposed movements usurp the vintage revival

    Life&Style

The Punter

  • Star can take a Giant Leap into winners’ enclosure

    Sport

    RACING in Hong Kong hosts a mixed-bag of action at Sha Tin on Sunday, with half-a-dozen races on turf and a handful on the all-weather surface. Former champion trainer Frankie Lor may have been in the doldrums for the past few weeks having not had a winner since the end of March. However, with a […]

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  • Fook on Express track to victory at Sha Tin

    Sport
    Breaking news coverage with a reporter discussing global economic trends and statistics in a modern newsroom setting.
  • Ooh Betty a Cracking bet in Scottish Champion

    Sport
    Betty showcasing innovative design at Ooh Betty event, highlighting modern aesthetic in a professional setting.

Features from our Partners

  • Protecting the truth in a shifting communications compliance environment

    Partner
    “While AI-driven compliance tools offer tremendous potential, firms must have realistic expectations,” said Shaun Hurst, Principal Regulatory Advisor at Smarsh.
  • Alibaba.com brings CoCreate Pitch to Europe:

    Partner
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  • An Experience Like No Other: Premium Hospitality Packages for Catfish and the Bottlemen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Partner
  • How effective procurement technology can improve employee retention

    Partner
  • World-Class Hospitality: Premium Hospitality Packages for Arijit Singh at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Partner
  • VILT – The clock is ticking: European Accessibility Act Looms

    Partner
  • Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Surge: NHC Takes the Lead

    Partner
  • Beyond reinsurance: Aon’s UK Insurance Vertical redefines client partnership

    Partner
  • Adobe Acrobat AI: The legal pro in your corner

    Partner
  • A New Era of Saudi-U.S. Strategic Partnership

    Partner
  • Hope Rehab Thailand: journey to recovery

    Sponsored
  • Hercules PLC: Powering Britain’s infrastructure ambitions

    Partner
  • How AI-powered compliance could fight financial crime

    Partner
  • Full-throttle Corporate Experiences at F1 DRIVE – London

    Partner

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