Champions Cup prize money: Why profits in semis are shared May 2, 2025 As the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals get underway, why are the clubs involved not guaranteed all of the profits generated? Over the last couple of days the Uefa Champions League semi-finals have played out at London’s Emirates Stadium and Barcelona’s Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The final four teams are battling for prize money that could [...]
Ministers urged to seek tariff exemption for aircraft and engines May 2, 2025 Ministers have been urged to seek an exemption from US tariffs for civil aircraft and engine parts as the aerospace industry grapples with how to handle Donald Trump’s levies. ADS, which represents members of the UK’s aerospace supply chain, warned disruption to an already-under-pressure supply chain would impact aircraft deliveries in the coming months. Manufacturers [...]
Senior shares rise on ‘limited and manageable’ tariff impact April 24, 2025 Senior shares edged up on Thursday as the aerospace manufacturer played down the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. The firm, which makes high-tech components and systems for the aerospace and defence industry, said the direct impact of the levies would be “limited and manageable.” Shares rose more than three per cent in early deals. There [...]
Boeing losses narrow as boss says recovery is working April 23, 2025 Boeing’s net losses narrowed in the first quarter of the year in an early sign the US planemaker may turn a corner this year. The firm reported a net loss of $31m (£23.3m) in the three months ended March, down from $355m the year prior. Core losses per share came in at ¢49, well ahead [...]
Brits back Ryanair calls for two drink limit at UK airports April 22, 2025 Brits overwhelmingly back a two drink limit at UK airports to stop drunken passengers disrupting flights, a new survey has found. Yasper Communications agency polled more than 2,500 people and found 60.7 per cent either agreed or agreed strongly with the idea. Only 10.8 per cent of Brits disagreed or disagreed strongly with the introduction [...]
China halts Boeing deliveries as trade war intensifies April 15, 2025 China has instructed its airlines to stop taking deliveries from Boeing, in the latest twist in the country’s fast-moving trade war with the US. Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that officials had also requested Chinese carriers halt purchases of any aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies. Donald Trump has imposed tariffs as [...]
Spillane’s time to Tower over his opposition in Aintree Bowl April 2, 2025 AINTREE’s three-day Grand National Festival begins on Thursday as we build up to the 2025 Grand National itself on Saturday. There’s plenty to look forward to before that though with no less than four Grade One contests on Thursday’s card, which begins with the Manifesto Novices’ Chase (1.45pm). Jango Baie produced an astonishing late finish [...]
Ryanair at court seeking to appeal employment rights case April 1, 2025 Budget airline Ryanair is in court today seeking to overturn a decision on the worker status of a Ryanair pilot
Passengers urged to stay home as Heathrow closed following electrical fire March 21, 2025 Heathrow airport will be closed for all of Friday, after a large electrical fire at a nearby substation. Passengers are being urged not to travel to Europe’s busiest airport, with the website FlightRadar24 reporting that at least 1,300 flights will be cancelled. In the surrounding area in West London, around 150 people have been evacuated [...]
I know you Thinkin it’s crazy to take on Galopin Des Champs March 13, 2025 FRIDAY’s Gold Cup (4:00pm) brings four days of the Cheltenham Festival to a climax and there’s the potential for one of the all-time greats to be crowned. If Galopin Des Champs isn’t already in that conversation as a two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, then he undoubtedly will be if becoming the first horse since Best [...]