Virgin boss Richard Branson has appealed to the UK government to legalise and regulate cannabis, claiming it would save lives and bring in more tax. The entrepreneur and tycoon penned …
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Former Autonomy boss back in court over loss suffered by HP
The former boss of software firm Autonomy will be back in court on Monday as Hewlett-Packard (HP) seeks damages over losses it suffered HP acquired Autonomy back in 2011 in …
Another Post Office? HBOS Reading fraud scandal report delayed yet again
A long-awaited report into the behaviour of the banks at the centre of the HBOS Reading scandal has been pushed back – meaning victims remain without closure more than a …
Mugen to welcome Year of the Dragon with a roaring success
SHA TIN hosts the eagerly awaited Chinese New Year raceday on Monday, with an 11-race programme, featuring the £370,000 Chinese New Year Cup (8.05am), a handicap over seven furlongs. To …
Super Bowl, Premier League and Six Nations: London pubs prepare for ‘crucial’ weekend of sports – and drinking
London pubs are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday, the Six Nations and Premier League heavyweight clashes, in a weekend that could massively boost London’s embattled hospitality sector. With sold …
Douglas Whyte’s charge can Zoom home to claim the spoils
THERE will be plenty of interest in how expensive purchase Unbelievable performs when making his first appearance in Hong Kong in the Red Packet Handicap (8.40am) over a mile. The …
Where can I watch the Six Nations in London this weekend?
The Six Nations is up and running across Europe and London’s pubs and bars are loving it. England, Scotland and Ireland won in round one but round two sees a …
Capital Economics: AI ‘bubble’ now more of a risk for markets than interest rates
Higher interest rates are unlikely to cause a major systemic risk but anxious investors should be wary of the continued AI-fuelled exuberance in the US stock market. In a note …
Attack of the clones: How Heston and Ottolenghi were targetted by scammers using Companies House
Top chefs and restaurants have been hit by scammers, with Heston Blumenthal and Yotam Ottolenghi among those targeted. The scam involves creating “clones” of restaurants with Companies House in order …
WATCH: New Dominic West Nationwide ad will annoy other lenders even more than the first one
Nationwide is set to launch the second of its new ad campaign fronted by Dominic West tonight, in a move which will inflame a row with other lenders. The Advertising …