Matt Hancock is the latest MP to join the race to become next Conservative leader May 25, 2019 Matt Hancock has become the latest MP to enter the race to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister. He joins Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt, Rory Stewart and Esther McVey in officially announcing their intention to become the next Conservative leader. Read more: Tory leadership race: Who are the leading candidates? Speaking to BBC this morning, Hancock said: "Yes. [...]
Theresa May resignation live: Sir Graham Brady and Jeremy Hunt join race to replace Theresa May May 24, 2019 This is a live blog. Please refresh your page manually to get the latest updates. Welcome to our live blog as we follow all the latest developments on the day that Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she will resign. May has served three years in Number 10 Downing Street but is set to [...]
The Sky’s the limit May 23, 2019 I’ve always been fascinated by the media. That’s just as well I suppose, as I run a reputation management firm. But I am constantly intrigued by its influence, its reach, the way it works – and always, always the stories going on behind the scenes. So it was a genuine pleasure to welcome Jeremy Darroch, [...]
Triton in talks with Thomas Cook over offer for Nordic arm May 23, 2019 Thomas Cook Group has been approached by buyout firm Triton about a potential takeover of its Nordic airline and tour operator. Triton is in early-stage talks with the travel agent about a deal, Thomas Cook confirmed today. Read more: Thomas Cook share price drops after agencies downgrade credit rating The sale, which would see Thomas [...]
Talktalk narrows losses as customers embrace fibre optic broadband May 23, 2019 Broadband provider Talktalk has cashed in on lower costs and customers switching to faster fibre products, narrowing its losses for the year. The London-listed company said it had restructured its customer base in recent years, which led to a slight drop in revenue, as consumers switch to fibre broadband. The figures Talktalk made a small [...]
Boeing crisis: Aviation regulators to meet today to discuss when to let 737 Max fly again May 23, 2019 More than 30 aviation regulators from around the world will gather today to discuss when to let Boeing’s 737 Max jet take to the skies again. Read more: Boeing completes 737 Max software update The meeting will be led by the US regulator the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has been at the centre of [...]
World’s largest cannabis company Canopy Growth snaps up beauty brand This Works for £43m May 22, 2019 Cannabis giant Canopy Growth has bought UK beauty brand This Works for £43m as it looks to roll out CBD-infused skincare and sleep products. Canopy Growth, which is the world’s largest cannabis company by market capitalisation, said it has finalised a sky-high cash transaction to buy the London-headquartered skincare firm. Read more: The green rush? [...]
Sir Philip Green prepares to launch Arcadia restructuring plan May 22, 2019 Sir Philip Green is preparing to launch a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) restructuring of his Arcadia retail empire. The plans, which are expected to be announced by the end of the week, would see landlords handed a shareholding of more than one-third of the business, Sky News reported. Read more: Sir Philip Green loses his [...]
“We’re not just competing against other sports”: The Hundred’s managing director explains why English cricket needs a new format May 21, 2019 The staggered launch of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s great new hope hasn’t gone exactly to plan. Although it was always unlikely to begin in textbook fashion, The Hundred has so far experienced the full repertoire of problems on the runway, leaving the majority of its passengers apprehensive ahead of take-off. After all, the [...]
From the World Cup to Ashes series and The Hundred: English cricket’s battle for hearts and minds May 21, 2019 With the biggest ever summer of international cricket about to start, featuring a men’s World Cup as well as men’s and women’s Ashes series, the sport faces perhaps its greatest challenge. But will such riches put cricket back in the public consciousness for the first time since 2005? That year’s Ashes series marked the end [...]