Healey’s first Budget calls for restraint October 23, 2026 With fiscal headroom under pressure, expect targeted support and modest tax rises in the Autumn Budget, leaving bigger decisions for next year, writes Philip Shaw. John Healey’s first Budget on 28 October will test how the Government reconciles its ambitions with financial reality. Although the UK economy is on course to grow this year, the [...]
Autumn Budget 2026: What does the bond market want from Healey? October 23, 2026 John Healey is not expected to rock the boat in his maiden Budget next week. Looking at the combustible bond market, that’s probably just as well, writes Ali Lyon. John Healey is, the well-worn cliche goes, walking a tightrope. Boxed in from three directions, the Chancellor could certainly have hoped for an easier backdrop in [...]
Super League nears NRL investment but deal could be delayed until 2028 October 23, 2026 A deal for the Australian NRL to buy a stake in Super League, England’s top rugby league competition, is nearing completion but may not begin until 2028, prompting concern for London Broncos, City AM understands. Executives from the sport’s two premier competitions – including Rugby League commercial managing director Rhodri Jones and Aussie rugby league [...]
AI minister hints at Budget measures as UK weighs tougher tech rules October 23, 2026 AI minister Kanishka Narayan has hinted at new measures in next week’s Budget, as the government considers tougher regulation of AI alongside plans to reduce Britain’s dependence on foreign technology. Narayan said ministers must go beyond regulating AI and develop domestic technology to give Britain greater influence over how it is used. Speaking on BBC’s [...]
Doubts over £458m gambling tax plan emerge days before Budget October 23, 2026 A week before the Budget, questions have emerged about the evidence behind a proposed £458m gambling tax rise, after internal comments revealed doubts among the campaigners that were pushing for the increase. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) told City AM that the comments, which appeared in a draft report by the Social Market Foundation [...]
Top Premier League clubs to be billed £1.8m each for Independent Football Regulator October 23, 2026 Top Premier League clubs will be asked to pay almost £2m a year towards the running of the Independent Football Regulator after the watchdog published its proposed levy. The IFR’s costs will be recouped via a tax on clubs from next year, with those teams earning the most set to contribute the biggest portion of [...]
The Wella Company Announces Key Leadership Changes to Support Strategic Priorities Across Brand Building, Marketing, Innovation, and Supply Chain October 23, 2026 Yannis Rodocanachi Transitions to Newly Created Chief Brand Officer Role Carole Gardner Diarra to Join as New Chief Marketing Officer Victoria Spadaro Grant to Join as Chief Scientific & Product Officer Javier Huerta to Join as Chief Supply Chain Officer
London Irish target pro return next year after takeover by Essex entrepreneur October 23, 2026 London Irish are targeting a return to the English professional pyramid next season after being acquired by rugby-loving Essex energy entrepreneur Steve Daniels. Gamechanger Investments, led by Daniels, has bought the name, brand and associated intellectual property relating to the historic club, which went out of business in 2023, from Kyle Jordan, son of late [...]
William Hill owner blames Man City dominance for revenue drop October 23, 2026 The dominance of Manchester City and Arsenal football clubs at the summit of English football has dented earnings at the owner of gambling giant William Hill. Evoke reported that third quarter revenue was between one and two percentage points lower than it might have been because of a string of what it called “particularly customer-friendly [...]
Fifa boss Infantino’s re-election bid boosted as Asian chiefs complete spectacular climbdown October 23, 2026 Asian football chiefs have U-turned and backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino for re-election just weeks after accusing him of “a fundamental breach of trust”. The move is another nail in the coffin of the bid to oust Infantino over his secret World Cup sell-off plan and leaves European governing body Uefa increasingly isolated in opposition. [...]