Ford’s British operations hang in the balance as no-deal Brexit looms large April 2, 2019 Ford has delivered the latest warning for the UK car industry after Brexit, saying it has yet to decide on its longer-term plans in Britain. The second-biggest US car maker said this morning it was already spending tens of millions of euros preparing for a possible no-deal scenario, in which case it would have to [...]
Dunkerton lawyers warn Superdry about alleged remarks to shareholders in latest feud April 1, 2019 The bitter boardroom battle at Superdry escalated once again this evening amid reports that co-founder Julian Dunkerton has hired lawyers to warn the company against making allegedly defamatory statements about him to shareholders. According to Sky News Dunkerton, whose audacious attempts to return to the retailer's board will be voted on at a crunch investor meeting tomorrow, has [...]
Gaming changers: how marketing messages have had to change for gambling companies April 1, 2019 Where do you know Ray Winstone from? If you’re of a certain vintage, you’ll probably recall his early work. Carlin in Scum, Kevin the rocker in Quadrophenia. More of a millennial? Then perhaps it’s his turn opposite Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast or as Frenchy in The Departed. Or maybe it’s simply him yelling “put [...]
BBC takes control of UKTV channels as Discovery lines up new streaming service April 1, 2019 The BBC will take control of UKTV channels as part of a deal with Discovery that will also see the launch of a new on-demand video service for BBC nature programmes. BBC Studios – the broadcaster’s commercial arm – jointly owns UKTV with US media giant Discovery. Read more: BBC removes podcasts from rival Google [...]
Veteran investor Michael Spencer in funding boost for femtech startup Elvie March 31, 2019 Former Conservative Party treasurer Michael Spencer is reportedly leading a funding round for female health start-up Elvie. Spencer’s private investment vehicle IPGL is backing the company with an investment worth around £20m, Sky reported this evening. Read more: Nex Group founder to invest millions in blood testing startup Elvie, which last year partnered with the [...]
Babcock could appoint Rolls-Royce director Cairnie as first woman chair within weeks March 31, 2019 Defence giant Babcock is planning to appoint a female director at Rolls-Royce as its next chair, according to reports. Ruth Cairnie, a non-executive director on the engine maker’s board and former executive at oil giant Shell, could be named the contractor’s chair within weeks. Read more: Defence giant Babcock's chairman to step down after decade [...]
Dominic Grieve blames UKIP entryism for constituency no-confidence vote March 30, 2019 Former attorney general and committed remain supporter Dominic Grieve has blamed an ex-UKIP parliamentary candidate for orchestrating a vote of no confidence against him in his constituency party. Grieve lost a no-confidence vote held by his local party in Beaconsfield by 182 to 131 votes and now faces deselection. Grieve told Sky News “there is [...]
Brexit vote live: European Commission says passing withdrawal agreement sufficient for Brexit to happen March 29, 2019 Welcome to our live blog as Theresa May seeks to get her withdrawal agreement through parliament today – at the third time of asking. Please refresh this page manually for the latest updates Here's what you need to know: The Prime Minister has split up her Brexit deal to increase the chances it is passed [...]
Brexit live: MPs to vote on May’s withdrawal agreement tomorrow March 28, 2019 Welcome to our Brexit live blog. Please manually refresh this page for the latest updates. Follow this page throughout the day for the latest Brexit news as the world reacts to yet another day of deadlock in parliament. MPs failed to reach a majority last night on a series of indicative votes intended to provide an [...]
Chinese offer comes in for LK Bennett days before administrators set to finalise deal March 28, 2019 A Chinese firm which supplies retailer LK Bennett has weighed in on the fight to buy the chain from administrators, as hopes grow the majority of its workers will retain their jobs. Byland UK, a newly incorporated company, has been set up with the objective of buying LK Bennett, Sky reported. Read more: Footwear chain [...]