TV’s favourite hardman, Ross Kemp, has been everywhere from Albert Square to Afghanistan but admitted, “nothing equates to a British pub.” The 59-year-old, best known for his performance in Eastenders …
June 2024
Premier League signs up Guinness to replace Budweiser in £40m deal
The Premier League has made its first major signing of the summer, confirming Guinness as its new official beer partner in a deal worth more than £40m. Guinness saw off …
Hazlewood: In Australia’s interest to see England knocked out
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has said it would be in his team’s “best interest” to do what they can to knock England out of the T20 Cricket World Cup. …
Trevor Steven: England are only my third favourites for Euro 2024
England may be the pre-tournament favourites for Euro 2024 but in my opinion it is France’s title to lose – and I’d put Portugal above Gareth Southgate’s team too. With …
EY UK boss Hywel Ball kickstarts leadership race after stepping down
Hywel Ball, head of Ernst & Young’s (EY) UK business, has told partners at the firm that he will step down as chair, kickstarting a race for one of the …
US inflation comes in below expectations as prices remain flat in May
US inflation came in below expectations in a boost for investors hoping that the US Federal Reserve might be able to start cutting interest rates in a matter of months. …
Shares in Lloyds, Natwest and HSBC jump as Reeves appears to rule out Labour raid on lenders
Banks breathed a sigh of relief after Rachel Reeves appeared to rule out overhauling the way lenders receive interest at the Bank of England. Shares in the UK’s high street …
Mandarin Oriental: Five-star London hotel issues warning ahead of Trump v Biden rematch
The luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel in London’s Hyde Park has warned the upcoming US election between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is impacting the number of international guests heading …
Labour threatens to strip Avanti rail contract as Branson moots launching rival
Labour said on Wednesday it would urgently consider terminating beleaguered Avanti West Coast’s contract if it wins the general election. Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said the company had provided …
April GDP figures show scale of the challenge if Starmer wins the election
The economy was stagnant in April, as economists had expected. Cue Labour’s response: “Rishi Sunak claims we have turned a corner, but the economy has stalled and there is no …