England rugby games on free-to-air television until 2030 January 26, 2026 All England rugby matches will be shown on free-to-air television until at least 2030 after ITV snapped up the rights for the Nations Championships. The new competition, which starts this summer, will see 12 major nations compete against teams from the opposite hemisphere before a finals weekend in London in November. ITV reportedly bid £80m [...]
Franklin Templeton Aligns Alternative Credit Firms Under BSP Brand January 26, 2026 Benefit Street Partners and Alcentra align under a single, refreshed BSP brand. Move reflects client demand for a specialist, integrated and global credit platform. Franklin Templeton’s alternative credit platform on track to exceed $100bn in 2026. BSP outlines further growth plans including expansion in the Middle East and Asia. New research says 51% of institutional investors will increase credit allocation in 2026. 81% of institutions say a specialist focus on credit is the top attribute for performance.
Farage’s revenge on the banks proves he is more Trump than Thatcher January 26, 2026 Nigel Farage's promise to tax banks more shows his Trumpian revenge coming out to play, writes Eliot Wilson.
Mike Ashley confronts Asos board in latest retail row January 24, 2026 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group voted against resolutions at online fashion retailer Asos’s general meeting, sparking fears that the high street magnate could prompt further disruptions at listed companies. Various company resolutions were passed by Asos on Friday afternoon but Ashley looked to spoil the party with disruptive votes in meetings, it has been reported. The [...]
Rayner to back Burnham’s Westminster bid January 24, 2026 Labour MPs will gather amid speculation that Andy Burnham could seek to stand for a Westminster by-election and challenge the Prime Minister’s authority, with former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner expected to support the Manchester Mayor’s potential bid to become an MP. The conference of Labour’s north-west England MPs will see former deputy prime minister [...]
Why authenticity is key to US sport succeeding in Europe January 24, 2026 The NBA London 2026 game is not another overseas exhibition. It is the clearest signal yet that US sports leagues are no longer treating Europe as a touring destination, but as a long-term growth market with serious commercial intent. And that shift matters. The window to engage early with the next generation of global sports [...]
HUMAIN and Infra Announce AI and Digital Financing Framework Agreement January 23, 2026 HUMAIN and the National Infrastructure Fund (“Infra”) announced on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, a Strategic Financing Framework Agreement of up to $1.2 billion to support the expansion of AI and digital infrastructure projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Framework Agreement outlines non-binding financing [...]
Janus Henderson Announces Acquisition of Richard Bernstein Advisors January 23, 2026 Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA) is a research-driven, macro multi-asset investment manager delivering differentiated investment solutions, overseeing approximately $20 billion in client assets1 Acquisition positions Janus Henderson as a leading model portfolio and separately managed account (SMA) provider
Amazon plans new round of job cuts as IMF chief warns of AI ‘tsunami’ January 23, 2026 Amazon prepares a new round of job cuts amid growing use of automation across corporate roles, following a round of redundancies just months ago. The move comes as the head of the International Monetary Fund warned that AI is set to hit the global labour market like a “tsunami”. Speaking at the World Economic Forum [...]
Trinity Rodman: NBA legend’s daughter signs record women’s football contract January 23, 2026 Trinity Rodman has become the highest-paid player ever in women’s football after a controversial rule change allowed Washington Spirit to tie her to a new contract worth more than $1m a year. The 23-year-old forward and daughter of notorious NBA star Dennis Rodman has signed a three-year deal to remain in the NWSL, North America’s [...]