Chelsea manager Emma Hayes was yesterday denied a Wembley wave-off after her side were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United in the semi-final of the FA Cup. Already out of the …
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Peter Cowgill: Former JD Sports boss set to take stake in Applied Nutrition
The former boss of JD Sports, Peter Cowgill, is set to take a stake in Applied Nutrition, the budding sports nutrition company which is eyeing a flotation on the London …
Crystanbul Part II: Liverpool slip up in Premier League title race in loss to Palace
Liverpool have suffered a huge blow in the Premier League title race after they lost 1-0 at home to Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal earned what was only Palace’s …
Marks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investment
The chairman of Marks and Spencer has said Britain may risk being unable to attract investment if Labour’s new deal for workers is rolled out upon winning the next general …
Dr Marten sues Temu over use of trademark on Google search
Grungy British footwear brand Dr Martens has launched a lawsuit against online retailer Temu, accusing it of trademark infringement. Dr Martens alleges that Temu has used Google advertisements to promote …
UK to reveal social media ban plans for under-16s within weeks
The UK government is reportedly set to unveil plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms within weeks. Downing Street is said to be …
Hollywood strikes ‘groundbreaking’ AI agreement with Sony, Universal, Warner and Disney
Hollywood performers and media artists have struck a “groundbreaking” agreement with major record labels to protect their work against the rising influence of artificial intelligence (AI). The deal, covering the …
Timpson boss: Retail parks ‘big problem’ for future of the high street
The boss of Timpson has sounded the alarm over the impact of retail parks on Britain’s high streets and warned they are contributing to the demise of town centres. James …
AIM-listed biotech firms face crunch votes on London Stock Exchange exits
Two City tech firms are braced for crunch votes to determine their futures this week as shareholders decide whether to bump them off London’s beleaguered stock exchange. Redx Pharma and …
Foxtons calls in Rothschild as pressure to sell mounts
Estate agent Foxtons has hired merger and acquisition bankers from Rothschild amid growing pressure from shareholders to sell itself for £160m by the end of the year. The move, first …