The Republic of Mozambique has substantially won its lengthy $2bn (£1.5bn) High Court battle with an Emirati-Lebanese shipping company Privinvest over allegations it paid bribes in relation to what has …
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FCA to strip back red tape after conceding consumer duty ‘overlap’
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will look to strip back swathes of red tape and “streamline” its regulatory rulebook after conceding that its stringent consumer duty rules were overlapping with …
Manchester United mull £2bn 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford
Manchester United are leaning towards knocking down Old Trafford and building a new 100,000-capacity stadium as part of the biggest regeneration project in Europe. A task force chaired by Lord …
Rachel Reeves reveals plans to cut spending by £5.5bn and address ‘unforgivable’ inheritance
Rachel Reeves announced spending cuts worth £5.5bn as the new government seeks to address a £22bn black hole in the public finances. In a statement to the House of Commons, …
NCA recovers £780,000 from sanctioned Russian billionaire’s estate
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has recovered £780,000 from the estate of Russian billionaire Peter Aven following an investigation into potential sanctions evasion. Aven, the former head of Alfa-Bank, had his …
Triathlon: Paris 2024 competition could be delayed over water quality
Paris 2024 triathletes will not find out until tomorrow morning whether their events will go ahead as scheduled due to issues with the water quality of the river Seine. The …
Paris 2024 Olympics: France hit by second wave of attacks on infrastructure
France has been hit by a second wave of attacks on infrastructure surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after telecommunications lines were brought down by apparently coordinated strikes. The French …
Harland & Wolff at risk of losing £120m Falkland Islands port contract
Harland & Wolff is at risk of losing out on a £120m contract to redevelop a major port in the Falkland Islands, in what marks the latest struggle for the …
One hundred rally to save Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club from closure
Over a hundred Londoners gathered in Bethnal Green this lunchtime to protest against the closure of the Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, one of the capital’s most important nightlife venues. …
Liquid gold? Olive oil fraud cases hit record high in EU
The number of cases of fraudulent olive oil referred to the EU hit a record high this year after inflationary pressures fuelled black market activity. The price of olive oil …