WH Smith chief executive quits after damning Deloitte audit report November 19, 2025 The boss of one of Britain’s best-known retailers has quit the role after an investigation into the firm’s accounting practices uncovered major flaws. WH Smith chief executive Carl Cowling said he would step down with immediate effect on Wednesday after the report, produced by Big-Four audit firm Deloitte identified weaknesses in the operations of the [...]
Michael Caines checks in at The Stafford November 19, 2025 Legendary chef Michael Caines is taking on his next big project – and returning to London after decades away. He speaks to Carys Sharkey Michael Caines last worked in London when he was just a teenager. Now aged 56, he’s one the UK’s most recognised chefs, – and he’s back in the capital. This time, [...]
Wimbledon set to get exemption from anti-ticket touting law for debentures November 19, 2025 Wimbledon chiefs are set to receive an exemption from legislation to be introduced in next year’s King’s Speech that would ban the resale of tickets above face value for sport and music events. The proposed new laws – designed to stamp out touting – would have a significant impact on the sale of debentures by [...]
The Debate: Should you use AI for financial guidance? November 19, 2025 Many Brits have turned to AI chatbots for financial guidance, but should they? We get two experts to go head to head in this week's Debate.
COP30 must move beyond doomsday narrative November 19, 2025 Green campaigners insist that emissions cuts must come first for the poor - when what they really need are jobs, food and an escape from poverty.
How to make it: your business needs hedgehogs as well as foxes November 19, 2025 The fox is endlessly dashing around, pursuing new things to do and then wanting to do them at speed. The hedgehog is far more methodical and focused. They don’t get distracted by adding too many new responsibilities. If you’re not a hedgehog, then hire one, says Richard Harpin I’m the first to admit that, as [...]
Reply at Microsoft Ignite 2025: Showcasing AI Innovation, Copilot Experiences, and Intelligent Enterprise Solutions November 18, 2025 Reply [EXM, STAR: REY] is taking part in Microsoft Ignite 2025, a premier event for technology professionals and decision-makers hosted by Microsoft, held from November 18 to 21 in San Francisco, California. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251118836834/en/ A trusted Microsoft partner since 1996, Reply empowers organizations to innovate with [...]
England Ashes fans set to top up Australia’s coffers months after bumper British and Irish Lions tour November 18, 2025 England’s Ashes trip Down Under is set to help hosts Australia rake in £250m as British tourists prepare to top up Green and Gold coffers twice in one year. Five Tests in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney starting on Friday are expected to draw 40,000 fans to Australia and contribute millions to both Cricket [...]
Nail your Couleurs to the mast at Haydock November 18, 2025 SATURDAY brings the first Grade One of the season in Haydock’s Betfair Chase (3.00pm), which offers a first clue to this campaign’s Cheltenham Gold Cup hopefuls. Grey Dawning was second in this race last season, when run down at the finish by the ever-game Royale Pagaille in typically testing Haydock conditions. While the ground shouldn’t [...]
Il Est Francais to fly the flag in Ascot’s 1965 Chase November 18, 2025 THERE is high class action over the sticks at Ascot, with a pair of Grade Two contests in the form of the Ascot Hurdle and the 1965 Chase (1.30pm), and it’s the latter I’m taking a closer look at here. IL EST FRANCAIS heads the ante-post betting for the two-mile-five-furlong contest currently and I think [...]