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World Cup final half-time show has been coming, but Fifa must be careful July 19, 2026 For a very long time, the World Cup final has needed no additional entertainment. The match was the spectacle. The players, the history and the occasion were enough. That is why Fifa’s decision to stage the first World Cup final half-time show has made me and plenty of others feel a bit uncomfortable. Madonna, Shakira, [...]
World Cup demand pushes price of private jet charters up 30 per cent July 16, 2026 The price of chartering a private jet between some US cities has surged by up to 30 per cent due to “exceptionally strong demand” during the World Cup. Corporate groups, wealthy football fans and syndicates of supporters travelling together have turned to private charters in increasing numbers to navigate the biggest and most geographically dispersed [...]
Frasers slams ‘nonsense rumours’ over Harvey Nichols bid July 16, 2026 The boss of Frasers has hit back at “nonsense rumours” that retail brands are reluctant to work with the group, which is known for making aggressive plays to take control of rival companies. The group, which owns Sports Direct and Flannels, gatecrashed the auction to buy luxury department store Harvey Nichols last week, despite some [...]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers feels lift from takeover spree July 16, 2026 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has seen its profit jump as it pushes ahead with a turnaround plan and launches a spree of takeover bids for foreign retailers. The fashion group, which owns Sports Direct and Flannels, said its recent takeover bids and moves to build stakes in rivals are bolstering its balance sheet amid a [...]
Best World Cup Betting Sites UK 2026 – Top Sportsbooks for the World Cup July 15, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup is unlike any previous tournament. For the first time, 48 nations will compete across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Producing a record 104 matches over 39 days, from 11 June to 19 July 2026. For UK punters, that means more betting markets, more group-stage action, [...]
World Cup Live Streaming Sites – Best Sportsbooks for World Cup Live Betting July 15, 2026 The 2026 World Cup is the biggest football tournament in history; 48 teams, 104 matches, and 39 days of non-stop action. For UK fans, every single match is available free-to-air on BBC iPlayer and ITVX, with no subscription required. But if you want to watch live and bet at the same time, sportsbook streaming is [...]
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Activist investor pushes for M&C Saatchi break-up in ‘next year’ July 15, 2026 The investment firm pushing to break up M&C Saatchi has predicted that the advertising agency will not exist in its current structure within a year, in a move that would see one of Britain’s most well-known advertising agencies depart from the stock exchange. Christopher Mills, the founder of notorious activist investment shop Harwood Capital, said [...]
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