British Paralympic athletes and sporting chiefs have urged the nation to “take the excitement around Paris 2024 forward” and continue on an “upward trajectory” of backing disability sport. The curtain …
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Retailers fret over human rights abuses in supply chains
Retail bosses are fretting over human rights abuses in their manufacturing facilities as pressure grows on Western firms to better monitor their supply chains, according to a survey of executives. …
Who’d be ambassador to President Trump?
Peter Mandelson and David Miliband are rumoured to be in the frame for British ambassador to Washington, but only if Kamala Harris wins. That’s a mistake. A Trump victory would …
Sri Lanka eye first Test win over England in decade after hosts collapse
An England collapse combined with a steady start to Sri Lanka’s second innings has left the tourists within reach of victory at the Oval. Despite grinding Sri Lanka out for …
Fears over cladding costs behind Bellway’s decision to drop Crest bid
London-listed housebuilder Bellway has reportedly cited fears of Crest Nicholson’s costs to fix hazardous cladding as part of reasoning for pulling out of its £720m takeover deal. Bellway announced in August …
US Open: British champion heading back to school for GCSE’s
Mika Stojsavljevic, who on Saturday won the junior US Open, has said she will be back in school on Tuesday despite her success. The 15-year-old tennis star from Hammersmith was …
Great Britain match Tokyo Paralympics medal haul but down on Rio
Late success for Great Britain saw Paralympics GB match their medal haul from Tokyo at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Britain will bring home a total of 124 medals (49 …
Water firms in England and Wales lost more than 1trn litres in leaks last year
Water companies in England and Wales wasted over one trillion litres of water through leaks last year despite growing concern over Britain’s water supply, new analysis shows. According to figures …
Former Cineworld boss looks to snap up struggling UK sites for new venture
Mooky Greidinger is eyeing up the UK for a new venture as the former Cineworld boss attempts to woo over the embattled cinema chain’s landlords with his plans. Greidinger, who …
Government won’t hit 1.5m housebuilding target, Hill Group boss says
The founder and chief executive of one of the UK’s biggest housebuilders has poured cold water on the government’s plans to build 1.5m homes during its first term. “I don’t …