Veteran New Zealand rugby coach Andrew Strawbridge has joined England on a full-time deal after a short stint with Steve Borthwick’s side during the Six Nations. The 59-year-old spent the …
Merger of medicinal cannabis firm Northern Leaf and CBD brand Voyager collapses
A deal which would have ensured the “survival” of a medicinal cannabis producer through a merger with a Scottish CBD firm has collapsed. An agreement was first announced between Jersey-based Northern Leaf …
Industrial policy is not a ‘magic bullet’ for economic problems, IMF warns
Industrial policy should not be seen as a “magic bullet”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned, as more and more countries around the world turn to an active state to …
Loss-making Dim T and Wildwood restaurants to close as owner Tasty bids to avoid collapse
Tasty plc, the restaurant group behind the Dim T and Wildwood brands, is looking to close 20 of its sites and secure new funding in order to avoid collapsing. The …
CVC: Private equity firm and Six Nations backer to launch £13bn Amsterdam IPO
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is rumoured to be listing on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange as soon as next week. The London-headquartered backer of the Six Nations is considering …
EP: 264 Aintree – Thursday
The opening day of this year’s Aintree Festival sees no fewer than four Grade 1 races for jumps fans to savour, including the Aintree Bowl and Aintree Hurdle, plus the …
Meet Gregg Stevenson, the commando who lost both legs now going for Paralympic gold
Gregg Stevenson will be a Paralympic novice in Paris this summer but there is no false modesty from the rower after an all-conquering 2023. The former Green Beret Army Commando, …
I drove a canal boat to Stratford-upon-Avon – it was the ultimate UK spring break
Hire a fancy canal boat and live your best Wind in the Willows life for the ultimate UK spring break, says Sophie Ibbotson “Believe me my young friend, there is …
Amazon lowers Deliveroo stake as US giant cashes in on shares spike
Amazon has lowered its stake in delivery giant Deliveroo after a recent spike in its share price. The US giant has decreased its holdings in the London-headquartered company from 14.1 …
Unite Group takes valuation hit from Spring Budget measures
Student housing provider Unite Group took a hit to its valuations at the start of the year due to measures announced in the Spring Budget but managed to claw back …