FCA crypto crackdown will ‘wipe out’ bad actors, says Coinbase boss August 1, 2026 The financial watchdog’s clampdown on digital assets will remove bad actors and attract more customers, The UK boss of one of the world’s largest crypto platforms has said. Keith Grose, UK chief executive of Coinbase, said the rules outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) earlier this month will “wipe out” firms who do not [...]
FIA Completes ‘Deal of the Century’ for FIA World and European Rally Championships July 31, 2026 Following FIA approval, Cosmobilis, a French automotive technology platform and Park Square Capital, a leading private credit investor, have acquired WRC Promoter GmbH. The landmark new deal will drive never before seen levels of investment into rally, transforming the sport, its governance, and the financial strength of the FIA. The new agreement will expand the global audience, enhance fan experience, and create new growth opportunities across both championships. FIA branding will be significantly increased across worldwide events and broadcasts. A new FIA Growth Fund will be established to support global rally development initiatives.
Chelsea fined £10m, avoid points penalty and receive Mykhailo Mudryk boost July 31, 2026 Chelsea have been fined a further £10m by the Football Association but avoided a points deduction after admitting more than 70 charges of breaking financial rules. The breaches took place under the previous ownership of Roman Abramovich and related to secret payments to agents, including in the signings of Eden Hazard, Willian and Samuel Eto’o. [...]
Can a team of retail veterans solve Argos’ catalogue of woes? July 31, 2026 The death of the Argos catalogue in 2021 after nearly half a century prompted a period of mourning for many in Britain – including the retailer’s new owner. “I used to sit around the kitchen table putting green shield stamps into books,” Richard Pennycook said on Friday, referring to the original iteration of the catalogue. [...]
Britain needs a Marshall Plan for civic life July 31, 2026 The “Marshall Plan for Civic Life” proposes a multi-billion pound, multi-year investment fund, supported by a collaborative effort between citizens, the state, philanthropy, and the private sector, say Polly Curtis and James Plunkett Andy Burnham needs to find money for defence. He needs to find money for social care. He needs to find money for [...]
Darts star Beau Greaves gets eyes insured by Specsavers for £1m July 31, 2026 Women’s darts sensation Beau Greaves has had her eyes insured for £1m by opticians Specsavers. The stunt came after Greaves, a 22-year-old from Doncaster who wears glasses, won a third Women’s World Matchplay at the weekend when she beat Fallon Sherrock 6-5 in the final at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Like Littler won the [...]
Rightmove: Housebuilders face worst conditions since financial crisis July 31, 2026 The boss of property portal Rightmove has warned that UK housebuilders are facing the worst conditions since the 2008 financial crash. Johan Svanstrom, the FTSE 250 firm’s chief executive, said on Friday that new home developments are at “historically low levels due to continued softer build rates”. The property platform said growth in its new [...]
Revolut will become $1 trillion company by 2035, says early VC backer July 31, 2026 Revolut will secure a price tag of $1 trillion within a decade, an early backer of the fintech has claimed. The digital banking juggernaut is in the midst of a secondary share sale at an expected valuation of $115bn and was last valued at $75bn in November 2025, when it landed investment from chip giant [...]
AngloGold Ashanti Q2 30 June 2026 Earnings Release and Dividend Declaration July 31, 2026 Q2 2026 EBITDA*(5) +46% to $2.0bn • Q2 2026 free cash flow* +36% to $727m • YTD free cash flow* $1.9bn • Q2 2026 interim dividend of $364m, or 72 cps • Proposed $2.0bn share repurchase programme approved • Net cash*(5) of $991m after debt buyback
Swansea buck gambling trend as Snoop Dogg’s club sign green wellness brand July 31, 2026 Snoop Dogg’s English football club has announced a green wellness brand as its front-of-shirt sponsor, bucking a trend of Championship clubs siding with gambling firms. Swansea City – part owned by Snoop, footballer Luka Modric and American businesswoman Martha Stewart – will play in the Championship with gut health firm AG1. The wellness brand – [...]