Trump denies lobbying for Russia to be given 2026 World Cup place May 7, 2025 President Trump insists he is not lobbying for Russia to be parachuted into the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US despite saying it could be “a good incentive” for an end to war in Ukraine. Russia and its clubs have been banned from international football since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and European [...]
British businesses must capitalise on milestone UK-India trade deal May 7, 2025 British businesses must grab the opportunity from the UK-India trade deal to access one of the world's fastest growing economies.
Gymshark: How going public could help take on ‘monster rivals’ Nike and Adidas May 7, 2025 Gymshark, the activewear brand co-founded by billionaire Ben Francis, could be pushed towards becoming a public company in its bid to “achieve the kind of global domination enjoyed by monster rivals Nike and Adidas”. According to Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, the Solihull-headquartered business would need to “amp up its presence” [...]
London crowned most expensive city for office refits after ‘perfect storm’ of costs May 7, 2025 Demand for high-quality facilities and specialist skills has made London the most expensive city in the world to refit an office, according to new research. The average high specification project in London costs £4,671 ($5,932) per square metre, four per cent higher than runner-up New York and eight per cent higher than third-place Zurich, Turner [...]
Interest rates are dropping – is it time to fix your savings? May 7, 2025 The Bank of England has begun cutting interest rates, and with concerns over a global trade war seeping into growth forecasts, it is likely that the rate cuts will continue. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has confirmed that interest rates are on a declining path, despite inflation stubbornly remaining above the central bank’s target of [...]
H&M Group takes minority stake in e-commerce firm Centra May 7, 2025 H&M has taken a minority stake in e-commerce firm Centra as it looks to deepen its relationship with the company. The stake, which is less than 10 per cent, values Centra at just over half a billion Swedish kronor, according to Di Digital. H&M will invest SEK 50m (£3.9m) in the company, which supports retail [...]
Briatore back with bang as Alpine axe Doohan for Colapinto after six races May 7, 2025 The Alpine Formula 1 team have announced that Argentinian Franco Colapinto will replace fellow youngster Jack Doohan for the next five races. Rookie Doohan’s future has been in doubt since Colapinto, 21, signed for Alpine from Williams in January as a reserve driver. Colapinto will now be given his chance alongside Pierre Gasly until at [...]
UK construction crumbles in April as ‘bumpy ride’ continues May 7, 2025 UK construction endured another month of collapsing output in April, new research has suggested, in signs that a turnaround in the sector is still distant. The sector has now seen a decline in output over four consecutive months, according to S&P Global’s newest purchasing managers’ index (PMI). Civil engineering remained the weakest area of construction [...]
Opus. A New Horizon May 7, 2025 Now launched by esteemed developer Native Land, Opus is set to become a definingarchitectural and residential landmark on the south bank of the River Thames. Rising to 50storeys, this striking tower marks the next chapter of elevated living in London – an addresswhere exceptional design, cultural vibrancy, and sustainability converge in the capital’s mostforward-looking district. The [...]
Vodafone CFO quits to become shortest serving in FTSE 100 giant’s history May 7, 2025 The chief financial officer of Vodafone is to quit the FTSE 100 company just over 18 months after taking the job. Luka Mucic, who joined the telco’s board in September 2023, said he plans to leave “no later than” the spring of 2026, a move that would make him the firm’s shortest-serving CFO in its [...]