Abrdn begins cost-cutting push with job losses: Reports January 23, 2024 Asset manager Abrdn is set to cut hundreds of its job as it continues its cost-cutting effort, according to reports.
Rishi Sunak insists Jeremy Hunt will still be Chancellor at election time January 22, 2024 Jeremy Hunt will still be Chancellor at the time of the general election, and is doing a “fantastic job”, Rishi Sunak has insisted.
Drones can make up for shrinking army, defence secretary claims January 21, 2024 Technology like swarms of drones can make up for the shrinking size of Britain’s armed forces, Grant Shapps has suggested.
Compass in talks to buy Kew Gardens caterer CH&Co in £400m deal January 21, 2024 FTSE 100 caterer Compass Group is reportedly in advanced talks to snap up competitor CH&Co, the go-to hospitality provider for Kew Gardens and the Royal Opera House.
Fifa president Infantino calls for automatic match forfeits over racism January 21, 2024 President of football’s governing body Fifa Gianni Infantino has called for automatic match forfeits for teams whose fans engage in racist abuse. It comes after incidents at Serie A club Udinese and Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. France international goalkeeper Mike Maignan said he heard monkey noises during AC Milan’s visit to Udinese. Milan players exited [...]
UK politicians slam Netanyahu’s opposition to two-state solution January 21, 2024 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to a two-state solution in Gaza has been criticised by Grant Shapps and Yvette Cooper as “disappointing” and “unacceptable”.
Schroders Greencoat to pay £700m for Toucan in back-door Thurrock Council refund January 19, 2024 Schroders Greencoat is expected to buy up insolvent solar energy firm Toucan Energy next week, reports suggest.
Tata confirms 2,800 jobs will be culled in green shift for UK steel plant January 19, 2024 Tata will replace existing blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces
Chancellor to meet with Lloyds, Barclays and Natwest executives over share slumps January 18, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is convening a summit with bosses from the UK's largest banks to discuss concerns that their poor share performance is preventing more lending into the economy.
Ed Warner: In defence of the Premier League’s laudable financial rules January 18, 2024 Our columnist reflects on some of the week's big sport business stories.