More subs, fewer sackings: Five key trends in European club football September 15, 2025 Every year Uefa provides a snapshot of the trends playing out across the continent’s top football leagues in its annual European Club Talent and Competition Landscape report. At 85 pages, it’s not a quick read but it is a useful window on how the game is evolving, from attendances and player workload to manager sackings [...]
Sainsbury’s terminates discussions with Chinese retail giant over Argos sale September 14, 2025 Sainsbury’s has terminated discussions with Chinese retail giant JD.com over the sale of Argos only a day after rumors of the deal came to light. The UK grocer said that the proposed deal with JD.com was “not in the best interests of Sainsbury’s” and has subsequently ended discussions, it said on September 14. “JD.com has [...]
New business secretary Peter Kyle admits ‘we need to do better’ September 14, 2025 Business Secretary Peter Kyle has said he accepts the Labour government needs to do better for Britain in a new interview. The Labour government has ben under intense pressure due to a downturn in business confidence and a series of political scandals. “We accept that we need Britain to feel the benefits of our changes [...]
Astrazeneca pauses £200m Cambridge investment September 13, 2025 British drug giant Astrazeneca has paused a planned £200 million expansion of its research site in Cambridge in a fresh blow to the UK pharmaceutical industry. It comes after the pharmaceutical firm abandoned plans to invest £450 million in a vaccine plant in Merseyside earlier this year in a blow to the Government as it [...]
No 10 aware of Mandelson emails before Starmer defended him September 13, 2025 Officials at No 10 and the Foreign Office were aware of the damning emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein before Starmer defended him at Prime Minister’s Questions. The Foreign Office was allegedly sent details of the emails between the pair on Tuesday and passed them on to Downing Street, two days before Starmer withdrew [...]
Should we raise capital via debt or equity? September 13, 2025 Amid a financing drought, should business leaders bet on debt or dilute with equity? Himanshu Singh gives us his assessment.
FCA hires influencers to raise awareness of motor finance compensation scheme September 12, 2025 In its attempt to stop people using claims management companies or law firms to access the motor finance compensation scheme, the City watchdog has kicked off a £1m media campaign. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is launching a £1m campaign to inform people that they don’t need to use a CMC or law firm to [...]
EU Data Act: Stricter standards for smart devices and cloud services September 12, 2025 The European Union (EU) Data Act, which is designed to boost the region’s data economy and support a more competitive market, is the latest piece of legislation putting technology under the spotlight. With this new law, the EU aims to build an internal market where data can move freely, unlocking more opportunities for businesses, individuals, [...]
Autumn Budget: Rachel Reeves told to scrap ‘not fit for purpose’ Lifetime ISA September 12, 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that the Lifetime ISA (LISA) is “not fit for purpose and must be reformed” in the Autumn Budget. Tom Goddard, a senior associate at audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, has argued that the LISA “must be reformed to not conflict with shared ownership schemes”. The LISA [...]
Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian says Chelsea Women could be worth $1bn September 12, 2025 Reddit co-founder and Chelsea Women investor Alexis Ohanian has said interest from the United States could turn the London club into a billion-dollar business. Ohanian, who is married to tennis legend Serena Williams, purchased a stake in Chelsea Women in May, believed to be around 10 per cent at a £20m valuation. The investment valued [...]