Virgin Media O2 nears stake sale in towers business to GLIL October 28, 2023 Virgin Media O2 is in exclusive talks to sell a slice of its shareholding in Britain’s largest mobile tower network to GLIL Infrastructure, according to four sources familiar with the matter, in a deal that could value the business at about £2.5bn. GLIL, a partnership of British pension funds, has prevailed over other investment firms [...]
The Rugby World Cup: Relive the five best games of the 2023 tournament October 28, 2023 The Rugby World Cup 2023 comes to an end this evening - here's our look at the best games of the tournament
Kazakhstan nationalises ArcelorMittal branch after mine fire kills 28 October 28, 2023 A Kazakhstan mine fire has killed at least 28 people - with the government immediately moving to nationalise ArcelorMittal's local arm
Race for Space II: Putin demands Russia has space station in orbit by 2027 October 28, 2023 Vladimir Putin has demanded Russia has its own space station in orbit by 2027 in an echo of the Cold War's race for space
Better pay and conditions needed for night workers – TUC October 28, 2023 Black and ethnic minority (BME) workers are “significantly more likely” than white workers to do regular night work, new research suggests. Around one in seven BME workers work nights compared to one in 11 white workers, said the TUC, adding that it was evidence of “structural racism”. The union organisation said night work is routinely [...]
Could Asos be set to offload Topshop? October 28, 2023 Asos, the ailing online fashion retailer, is exploring a sale of Topshop, less than three years after it acquired the high street brand from Philip Green’s collapsed Arcadia empire. Notice of the sale could be announced as soon as Wednesday in conjunction with the digital retailers full year results, which Asos said have been pushed [...]
UN General Assembly calls for `humanitarian truce’ in Gaza October 28, 2023 The UN General Assembly has approved a non-binding resolution calling for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza, leading to a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers. It was the first UN response to Hamas’s surprise October 7 attacks on Israel and the ongoing military response and vow to obliterate Hamas. The 193-member world [...]
Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden: ‘Greenwashing businesses shouldn’t be forgiven’ October 28, 2023 Deborah Meaden, known for her appearances on Dragon's Den, says it is unforgivable for businesses to mislead with sustainability claims.
Boris Johnson ‘excited’ to join ranks of Nigel Farage on GB News October 27, 2023 Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to join GB News Radio, the right-leaning news show that is often the subject of extensive criticism.
Alison Rose made ‘honest mistake’: Natwest-backed review into Farage scandal October 27, 2023 An internal review into the conduct of former Natwest boss Dame Alison Rose has concluded the CEO made an "honest mistake" when she leaked confidential information about Nigel Farage's finances to the BBC.
