AFTER huge crowds packed into Kempton for two high-class days of racing over Christmas, which saw a brilliant three-way finish in the King George, racing returns to the Sunbury-on-Thames venue …
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PMG Expands Influencer Marketing Capabilities with Acquisition of London and New York-based Digital Voices
PMG, the global independent marketing services and technology company, today announced the acquisition of London and New York-based Digital Voices, a leading influencer marketing agency known for blending data, creativity, …
From avoidance to evidence: Britain should take the financial literacy test
We all know an education bore who says at parties: “I would be a lawyer/accountant/doctor/engineer/etc but I just couldn’t be bothered to take the test.” We don’t believe them, so …
Accenture bets on British AI talent with Faculty buy
Professional services firm Accenture has announced the acquisition of London-based AI specialist Faculty, in a deal that cements the City’s role as a global talent hub. The Dublin-based US firm …
The Punter Podcast Episode 64: Kempton, Warwick, Happy Valley and the Road to Cheltenham
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the Saturday’s action from Kempton, featuring the Lanzarote Hurdle, with a look at Warwick’s William Hill Half A Mill Classic Chase card also. Bill …
Fifa World Cup faces threats from cyber attacks and hacktivists
The 2026 Fifa World Cup faces the “very real risk” of cyber attacks from anti-Western “hacktivists”, according to experts. This summer’s tournament – being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico …
Cancelling unwanted direct debits could revive your pension
Cancelling unwanted direct debits could add thousands to Brits’ pension pots, as more people look to rein in unnecessary spending to beef up their retirement savings. The average Brit wastes …
Starmer sends Trump warning on Greenland in sign of icy relations
Keir Starmer has joined EU countries in sending President Trump a warning to back off Greenland in another sign of tensions emerging between between the US and Western allies. In …
Businesses are suffering financial losses from faulty AI advice
Half of UK accountants and bookkeepers have said businesses have suffered financial losses due to AI slop that has caused ‘avoidable mistakes’ in the books. New research by Dext found …
Billionaire Hohn handed £60m dividend and ramps up philanthropy
Hedge fund billionaire Sir Chris Hohn gave himself a £60m dividend in 2025 and cemented his reputation as one of the world’s most generous philanthropists, dishing out nearly £600m of …