England beat New Zealand by the skin of their teeth in dramatic finale to win the Cricket World Cup July 14, 2019 There’s a cliche in sport which says you couldn’t write it. Generally that’s a fallacy: over thousands of games most situations have seen airtime. But the fashion in which England won the Cricket World Cup was something unique. It would be stretching the mind to conjure up the events which somehow came to pass in [...]
GSK eyes former Astrazeneca CFO for empty chair July 14, 2019 Drugmaker Glaxosmithkline is set to announce the former finance boss of Astrazeneca as its new chair to oversee the breakup of the business. GSK is preparing to appoint Jonathan Symonds as its new non-executive chair, Sky News reported earlier. Read more: GSK to split as it forms £9.8bn consumer health venture with Pfizer The announcement [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Frankie can Besh his rivals again to notch yet another Group One July 12, 2019 GLORIOUS is the only word that can be used to describe Frankie Dettori’s summer so far. Anapurna’s win in the Investec Oaks kicked off an incredible run of seven Group One victories in less than six weeks, capped off by Too Darn Hot’s success in the Prix Jean Prat on Sunday. The 48-year-old is enjoying [...]
Thomas Cook nears rescue deal with China’s Fosun July 12, 2019 Thomas Cook is preparing to announce today it is nearing a rescue deal that will include selling off its tour operating arm to the Chinese owner of Club Med. The package holiday group is set to reveal this morning that it is close to reaching an agreement with Fosun Tourism Group and its lenders which [...]
Interserve taps turnaround veteran Alan Lovell as new chairman July 11, 2019 Interserve is set to tap industrial turnaround specialist Alan Lovell as its new chairman as the beleaguered outsourcer looks to reverse its fortunes. The appointment of Lovell, who was brought into Carillion just weeks before its collapse and has held a string of other high-profile roles over the last thirty years, will be unveiled tomorrow, [...]
England put their aggressive mantra into practice to thrash Australia and reach the World Cup final July 11, 2019 It’s one thing to talk about positive intent, batting mantras and aggressive game-plans. It’s another to put them into practice on the biggest stage. Today England faced Australia, the most successful World Cup team in cricket history, who had never lost a semi-final in seven attempts – and they smashed them off the park to [...]
M&S clothing boss steps down as CEO takes over role July 11, 2019 Marks & Spencer head of clothing Jill McDonald is leaving the company and is set to be replaced by chief executive Steve Rowe. McDonald, the former chief executive of cycling retailer Halfords, joined the high street giant less than two years ago. Read more: M&S seeks to persuade investors of Ocado deal benefits Sky News, [...]
US hedge fund considers bid for Four Seasons Health Care July 11, 2019 A US hedge fund is considering making a formal offer for the UK’s second biggest care home operator after it collapsed into administration earlier this year. Davidson Kempner Capital Management is preparing to make a bid for the parent company of Four Seasons Health Care, Sky News reported. Read more: Four Seasons appoints administrators The [...]
Dyson sweeps up Singapore luxury apartment for record sum July 10, 2019 British billionaire James Dyson has snapped up what is thought to be the most expensive flat in Singapore. The entrepreneur has paid roughly £43.5m for a “super penthouse” spanning three stories at the very top of the city’s tallest skyscraper. Equipped with a private garden, 600-bottle wine cellar and a swimming pool, the self-styled “bungalow [...]
Shareholders poised to oppose Vodafone pay report in dividend row July 10, 2019 A group of Vodafone investors plan to oppose the company’s remuneration report at this month’s annual meeting as anger builds about the telecoms firm’s move to cut its dividend, according to Sky News. Read more: Vodafone looks to woo business as it switches on 5G network Proxy adviser ISS has said investors should vote against [...]