Rightmove bidding battle shows that UK plc isn’t ‘for sale at any price’ September 23, 2024 A “lack of engagement” from Rightmove may have come as a surprise to Rupert Murdoch’s property group REA after it tabled not one but two takeover offers for the British company this month. On Monday, REA’s boss Owen Wilson said he was “genuinely disappointed” that Rightmove was unmoved by the interest, as the Australian firm [...]
Freezing orders skyrocketed as HMRC cracks down on suspected criminal activity September 23, 2024 HMRC's use of account freezing orders has jumped by 170 per cent over the last three years, due to its crack-down on suspected criminal behaviour
London Stock Exchange boss warns AIM is under threat of collapse September 23, 2024 London’s junior market AIM is under threat of collapse from potential plans to hike taxes on its shares in next month’s budget, the chief of the London Stock Exchange has warned the government. In a letter to City minister Tulip Siddiq, LSE boss Dame Julia Hoggett said that the “ongoing viability” of AIM would be [...]
Tarantulas, temples and tall tales: Vietnam to Cambodia on the Mekong river is a soul-stirring delight September 23, 2024 Alexandra Pereira enjoyed profound human connections along the Mekong river On the first night of my journey along the mammoth Mekong ‘mother- water’ River, I watch on aghast as my companion crunches down on a large tarantula. He washes it down with a negroni, a sundowner like no other, and barely makes a sound or [...]
Historic Magna Carta house hits market for £4.5m September 23, 2024 The Victorian listed home where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215 is on the market for £4.5m
Labour conference: Reeves and Reynolds to unveil industrial strategy following ‘Budget for investment’ September 23, 2024 Rachel Reeves has announced the government will unveil its long-promised industrial strategy next month, as she vowed to deliver a “Budget for investment”. The Chancellor took an upbeat tone as she stressed that her “optimism for Britain burns brighter than ever”. Ahead of the October 30 Budget, she argued: “Growth is the challenge, and investment [...]
Cameron Smith tees up Mad Monday party after claiming LIV Golf title September 23, 2024 Cameron Smith vowed to enjoy a “Mad Monday” blowout after he and Ripper GC won the LIV Golf Team Championship in Texas on Sunday night. Former Open champion Smith has invited compatriots Marc Leishman, Lucas Herbert and Matt Jones to celebrate in true Australian style – by drinking all the beer they can stomach to [...]
Women’s Super League scores bumper new Barclays deal in win for new regime September 23, 2024 The Women’s Super League has secured a major boost after Barclays renewed its title sponsorship of the WSL and Championship on improved terms. Under the new deal Barclays says it has doubled its investment until 2028. Reports suggest the bank has committed £15m a year, starting from next season, in what is the biggest agreement [...]
Chip maker Alphawave’s profit slumps as spending surges September 23, 2024 Shares in Alphawave Semi nosedived 37 per cent after the semiconductor company reported a drop in revenue and profit for the six months to 30 June amid higher spending. The London-listed company said revenue plunged 51 per cent to $91m (£68.3m) in the first half of the year, which it blamed on a change in [...]
Train driver shortage concern fuels calls for ‘massive recruitment campaign’ September 23, 2024 Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said a fifth of his union members are set to retire within the next five years.