Lionel Messi has taken the extraordinary step of appealing directly to his fans in China in a bid to ease the backlash that followed his non-appearance for an Inter Miami …
February 2024
European stagnation showing up in company results as continent falls behind US rivals
European firms are falling further behind competitors across the Atlantic as US firms continue to benefit from the continued strength of the world’s largest economy. According to analysis from Liberum, …
Newcastle confirm sporting director Dan Ashworth will leave the club
Newcastle United have confirmed that sporting director Dan Ashworth has left the club and been placed on gardening leave, amid interest from Manchester United. Ashworth is believed to have asked …
London restaurant boss pleads not guilty to spiking woman’s drink at Annabel’s
The London restaurateur behind Michelin starred Indian restaurant Benares has pleaded not guilty to the attempted spiking of a woman’s drink with the so-called date-rape drug GBL. Vikas Nath, 61, …
National Highways’ chair announced with daunting in-tray including watchdog probe and £24bn package
The government-owned body which operates and maintains the UK’s 4,500 mile strategic road network has announced the appointment of a new Chair. Rhys Williams joins National Highways from the Cabinet …
Federer documentary will capture ‘deeply personal journey’
The final two weeks of Roger Federer’s tennis career will become a documentary after the 20-time Grand Slam winner worked with British filmmaker Asif Kapadia on the new Amazon Prime …
Alexei Navalny: UK failed to sanction Putin critic’s top targets despite warnings
Alexei Navalny drew up a list of Russian state figures that should be sanctioned by Western governments in 2021, but the UK has failed to punish a number of his …
They’re filming The White Lotus at the Anantara in Thailand – I checked in too
The Anantara hotel group is rumoured to be where The White Lotus will be filming its third season, set in Thailand – Felicity Martin checks in and chills out I’m …
Who owns investment companies? Data reveals institutional dominance
Institutions hold half of all the shares in investment companies by value, or £89bn of the holdings, according to new data from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC). Analysing £177bn …
Roy Hodgson leaves Crystal Palace after being taken ill
Roy Hodgson has stepped down as manager Premier League club Crystal Palace after being taken ill. Palace confirmed Hodgson was out of hospital and doing well. “This club is very …