One more miracle? Manchester City and Liverpool’s Premier League title race approaches its last hurdle May 9, 2019 Before the dramatic events of this week unfolded, most observers, whether impartial or otherwise, would have agreed that the Premier League title race was likely a foregone conclusion. But we now live in a post-Vincent Kompany 30-yard screamer, post-Champions League semi-final comeback mayhem world which has made a mockery of such assumptions. Anything is possible [...]
Atom Bank to raise £50m after major shareholder BBVA decides against full takeover May 9, 2019 Atom Bank, an online-only lender, is preparing to launch a £50m fundraising bid after its main shareholder abandoned a full takeover of the company. The bank has started speaking to investors over the fundraise in recent weeks, Sky News reported today. Read more: How Monzo plans to save you money on your energy bills It [...]
Emirates profit sinks to a 10-year low as jet fuel bill takes off May 9, 2019 Gulf carrier Emirates has reported its lowest profit in 10 years, blaming a stronger US dollar and sky-high fuel costs. The full-service airline said its net profit fell 69 per cent fell to 871m dirhams (£182m) in the year to 31 March. Read more: Thomas Cook shares leap following Lufthansa bid for airline business The number [...]
Hong Kong Horse Racing Tips: Lor can continue to Bloom in the dirt at Sha Tin May 7, 2019 SHA TIN hosts a competitive eight-race card on the all-weather surface this afternoon. Locals are always wary of a track bias when racing takes place on the dirt, and it’s easy to understand why. For instance, early last month, there was an eight-race meeting on dirt, where all the races were won by horses that [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Forecast rain can see Ottokar crowned King in Chester Vase May 7, 2019 TRAINER Aidan O’Brien had a weekend to remember when taking both the 1000 and 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and will fancy his chances of landing this afternoon’s MBNA Chester Vase (3.35pm) for an eighth time in 11 years. However, the question is which of his three entries holds the best chance as they all seem [...]
The green rush? The UK’s cannabis industry is reaching dizzying new highs May 7, 2019 Predicting the emergence of the UK’s next billion-pound industry is the dream of any investor. Yet what if, unbeknown to many of its citizens, the UK were already competing as a global leader in that market? When it comes to the burgeoning legal cannabis market, this is already the reality. According to the UN’s International Narcotics [...]
Manchester City 1-0 Leicester City: Vincent Kompany’s wonder strike punctures nervy Etihad atmosphere to put City one win away May 6, 2019 Manchester City can beat you in so many ways, but a Vincent Kompany outside-of-the-foot, long-range screamer? That is not something you expect to happen. Pep Guardiola’s side are team built on the foundations of rigorous drilling on the training field. Their manager is a football obsessive who has built his reputation on a distinctive style: [...]
John McDonnell says Prime Minister Theresa May ‘cannot be trusted’ after leaks May 5, 2019 Labour has claimed Theresa May has broken the terms of confidential cross party talks on a Brexit compromise and can no longer be trusted. Read more: May calls on Labour to 'put differences aside' on Brexit Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said this morning the Prime Minister had “blown the confidentiality” after details of the negotiations [...]
The i newspaper could be sold as publisher JPIMedia considers auctioning assets May 4, 2019 The owners of JPIMedia, formerly Johnston Press, are considering auctioning off parts or all of the business, which owns titles including the i newspaper and The Scotsman, after purchasing the publisher just last year. The consortium of hedge funds that own the company are considering a strategic review that could see a number of its [...]
Theresa May defends decision to sack Gavin Williamson as defence secretary May 4, 2019 Theresa May has defended her decision to sack Gavin Williamson from his position as defence secretary this week after an inquiry found "compelling evidence" he leaked information from the National Security Council (NSC). Information regarding the government's decision to complete a deal with Huawei to help build the UK's 5G network was leaked to the media in April. Read [...]