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, …
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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 …
Hipgnosis boss accused of stealing the idea for the company
The music magnate boss of Hipgnosis Songs Management (HSM) is facing allegations that he stole the idea for his company. A lawsuit was filed against Merck Mercuriadis last year, accusing …
Labour considers watering down plans for a private equity tax raid
Labour could be preparing to water down plans for a private equity tax raid over fears it may put off potential investors. Party insiders have discussed the possibility of weakening …