The Government has committed £1.5m in funding towards the construction of two indoor cricket facilities ahead of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. The cash injection will see Luton and …
Trump’s tariff salvo blindsides UK manufacturers
Donald Trump has blindsided UK manufacturers by slapping fresh tariffs of up to 25 per cent on more than 400 categories of British goods, from shampoo and children’s highchairs to …
New Look owners line up Rothschild as high street chain prepares for possible sale
The owners of New Look have appointed Rothschild to oversee a strategic review that could see the high street fashion chain change hands next year. Alcentra and Brait, which have …
JD Sports shareholders hoping for progress amid US consumer weakness
JD Sports investors will be hopeful the retailer can show signs of progress next week after sales came under pressure at the start of the year. The impact of US …
Entain: US Open set to be most bet-on grand slam ever
Betting on tennis is soaring with the US Open at Flushing Meadows set to be the most bet-on grand slam in history. Ladbrokes, Coral and BetMGM owner Entain is forecasting …
Bar boss quits Labour’s hospitality group after tax concerns
A top boss of a British bar chain has quit a government hospitality taskforce after facing pressure over his criticism of Rachel Reeves’ tax agenda. Alex Reilley, the chairman of …
JD Sports to provide update after tariff sales crunch
JD Sports investors will be hopeful the retailer can show signs of progress next week after sales came under pressure at the start of the year. The impact of US …
Coca-Cola considers grounds for sale of Costa
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has called in bankers for exploratory talks regarding a sale of coffee chain Costa. The Coca-Cola company, which acquired Costa over six years ago, has held …
Inaugural charity Fairmont Golf Open to tee off at Fairmont St Andrews
Fairmont St Andrews will this September tee off on the inaugural Fairmont Golf Open in aid of eradicating motor neuron disease. The three-day event will see participating golfers descend on …
Inside Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s high-stakes feud
The long-simmering rivalry between tech titans Elon Musk and Sam Altman has erupted into a full-blown public and legal battle, revealing a high-stakes struggle for the future of artificial intelligence. …