Lionel Messi’s absence from an Inter Miami pre-season friendly in Hong Kong has sparked backlash from the government. Miami rested the Argentinian World Cup winner due to a hamstring injury, …
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Week ahead: BP’s strategy under new chief, UBS’ Credit Suisse integration update
Markets are bracing for full-year results from BP and UBS this week, while a slew of economic data will shed light on the performance of the West’s services sector. The …
Minister to discuss handing Post Office ownership to workers
The Post Office minister is set to discuss the possibility of moving to a new ownership structure at a meeting with workers. Kevin Hollinrake will meet with stakeholders this week, …
JD Sports-backed supplement maker mulls £1bn London float
A sports supplement manufacturer part-owned by JD Sports Fashion is plotting a £1bn float on London’s Stock Exchange – a move that would be a significant boost for the City’s …
Chelsea crisis deepens after Wolves thumping
Chelsea were thumped 4-2 at home to Wolves on Sunday afternoon, with Mauricio Pochettino’s record as Chelsea manager now worse than Graham Potter’s at the same point last season. In …
Minister insists military is ‘ready’ after report warns UK too weak for war with Russia
A government minister has insisted the UK’s military services “are ready to be there” after a report claimed Britain was too weak to conduct a war with Russia. Education secretary …
McLaren gets £30m shot in the arm from Bahraini owners
McLaren has received another £30m from its Bahraini owners as it works to secure its long-term future amid ongoing cash issues. Mumtalakat, the Bahrainian sovereign wealth fund and McLaren’s largest …
Six Nations takeaways: Borthball, Gatland and Cardiff surrender?
It’s back and it is surprising us more than ever. The opening round of the Six Nations had a bit of everything; it saw the favourites beaten, it saw the …
Novo Nordisk boss ‘surprised’ by European demand for weight-loss drugs
Novo Nordisk has found a “very high willingness” among Europeans to pay for weight-loss drugs, the Danish drugmaker’s chief executive has said. In an interview with the Financial Times, Lars …
Tourist tax under review ahead of Spring Budget
The so-called ‘tourist tax’ is under review ahead of the Spring Budget, indicating the Treasury could be set to ditch the policy in a boost for Britain’s retail sector. Office …