These are the top 25 best-paying companies in the UK May 23, 2019 A report released today has revealed that the UK's 25 highest paying company's offer staff between £61,000 and £90,000 as a median compensation package. The list by job site Glassdoor is dominated by finance and tech firms, three of which have their headquarters in the UK. John Lamphiere, EMEA managing director at Glassdoor, said: “It [...]
Horse Racing: Gosden gives glowing update on his leading Oaks pair May 21, 2019 WHILE we won’t see the long-time Investec Derby favourite Too Darn Hot next week, John Gosden has high hopes in Friday’s feature, the Investec Oaks. The Newmarket-based trainer is set to be represented by both Mehdaayih and Anapurna in the fillies’ Classic, both of whom were impressive winners of their respective trials at Chester and [...]
Horse Racing: Dragonet set to lead good crew from Ballydoyle in Investec Derby May 21, 2019 DESPITE a sharp drift in the betting a few days ago casting major doubt over the participation of Aidan O’Brien’s ante post Investec Derby favourite Sir Dragonet, the latest report from the trainer suggests otherwise. Speaking at the annual Breakfast with the Stars event at Epsom Downs Racecourse yesterday, the six-time Derby-winning trainer far from [...]
Watches of Switzerland targets £660m London listing May 21, 2019 Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland said today it is targeting a London float that could hit a valuation of £660m. The company sells luxury watch brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier and Hublot. Read more: Jaguar sues watchmaker Christopher Ward over D-Type watches It has 125 shops in the UK and 21 in the [...]
Investec overcomes weak South African economy and Brexit to post profit rise May 16, 2019 Banking giant Investec battled weak economic growth in its two core markets South Africa and the UK to post a 9.4 per cent full-year profit rise. The South African financial services group said it delivered a “sound” performance against a challenging operating environment, in its results for the year ending 31 March. Read more: Investec [...]
Nationwide scoops £50m prize for small business lending May 14, 2019 Nationwide has won the latest round of funding from a high-profile grant designed to boost small business lending in the UK, pocketing the top £50m prize. Read more: Nationwide invests in ex-Barclays CEO's firm to boost business banking Investec and the Co-operative Bank were also named as winners, taking home £15m each. The awards, handed [...]
Brewin Dolphin signs deal for Investec’s Irish business as assets dip May 10, 2019 Asset manager Brewin Dolphin today said it has signed a deal to buy Investec’s wealth management business in Ireland as it posted a dip in total funds for the half-year. Brewin Dolphin said it will pay roughly €44m (£38m) for the Irish business, adding the deal would make it one of the top three wealth [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Back Francais to throw his Cap in the Derby ring May 9, 2019 PREPARING a horse for Epsom is difficult to say the least. The tight left-turning and undulating track is unique, and many horses, no matter how good, simply do not act on it. Tomorrow’s Racebets Lingfield Derby Trial (2.30pm) gives trainers a chance to overcome part of that fear by testing their Classic hopes over something [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Go with Gosden and Dettori to strike again in Cheshire Oaks May 7, 2019 IT IS not just the Chester Vase that Aidan O’Brien has a great record in, he has had his fair share of success in this afternoon’s Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks (2.25pm) as well. A total of six wins, including three of the last four, means he is now just one away from Barry Hills who [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Forecast rain can see Ottokar crowned King in Chester Vase May 7, 2019 TRAINER Aidan O’Brien had a weekend to remember when taking both the 1000 and 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and will fancy his chances of landing this afternoon’s MBNA Chester Vase (3.35pm) for an eighth time in 11 years. However, the question is which of his three entries holds the best chance as they all seem [...]