Sheffield Wednesday: Joint bid could win £30m fight for crisis-hit club Sport Business A number of the six bidders for Sheffield Wednesday are considering joining forces as competition to buy the Championship club hots up. Administrator Begbies Traynor has set an initial deadline of this Friday to begin exclusive negotiations with a preferred bidder, but with a number of credible offers on the table that timeline is likely [...]
NRL and Super League hold talks over rugby stake sale Rugby league discussions took place in London that could be instrumental in seeing the NRL purchase a stake in the Super League. Andrew Thirkill, Simon Moran and Mike Danson – owners of Hull FC, Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors – were reportedly part of the discussions with Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V’Landys and [...]
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Premiership Rugby taps Raine and Deloitte as investors circle June 11, 2025 Premiership Rugby Limited (PRL) has engaged the Raine Group and Deloitte to manage potential investment in the competition or some of its clubs. Premiership Rugby is attracting inquiries from American investors looking to buy into English sport following the recent influx of purchasers of Premier League and EFL clubs, with interest expected to grow ahead [...]
Boohoo completes fundraising as it struggles to return to growth November 18, 2024 Boohoo has raised just under £40m in a bid to turn itself around amid its public fight with the boardroom demands of an activist shareholder, Mike Ashley’s Frasers. This morning, the company said it had conditionally raised total proceeds of approximately £39.3m. This includes £400,000 from a retail offer and £38.9m from an investor subscription. [...]
Seedlip revolutionised alcohol free drinking. Now its founder has a new product: We tried it first October 6, 2024 Ben Branson birthed the alcohol free spirits scene when he launched Seedlip nearly ten years ago. Five years after selling his majority share, he’s ready to change the face of drinking. Again. He talks to Adam Bloodworth Through the launch of Seedlip, Ben Branson established a reputation as the founding father of the alcohol free [...]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group plots stake in two UK shopping centres May 21, 2024 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is reportedly closing in on two shopping centre deals, one of which includes a 50 per cent stake in the King’s property company as the retail behemoth looks to grow its physical estate.
Mike Ashlely’s Frasers appoints daughter’s boyfriend to the board April 1, 2024 Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has appointed a director to its board who is in a relationship with founder Mike Ashley’s youngest daughter.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers puts Matches Fashion into administration following bargain deal March 8, 2024 Mike Ashely’s Frasers Group is putting Matches Fashion, the luxury online fashion retailer, into administration less than three months after buying it in a cut price deal worth £52m.
Health groups ‘delighted’ at plan to ban disposable vapes January 28, 2024 Health and environmental groups are “delighted” with the Government’s plan to ban disposable vapes, to protect children and the planet.