The institution that protects government-guaranteed deposits in failed banks is facing questions over its future leadership after multiple setbacks to recruiting a new chair and permanent chief executive, City A.M. …
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Khan on the pedestrianisation of London’s streets: ‘Watch this space’
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street earlier this week, which he said will revitalise the area and bring customers back. It’s the second time …
UK tech faces talent exodus if founders are penalised by tax hikes
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget will prioritise economic growth and wealth creation. But moves to hike taxes that will hurt Britain’s entrepreneurs are …
Mahmood set for ODI recall as Zampa resigned to Test absence
Pacer Saqib Mahmood could play his first ODI for England since March of last year after being included in an updated squad for the upcoming One-Day International series against Australia. …
Ireland confirm replacement for British and Irish Lions coach Farrell
Simon Easterby will take charge of Ireland’s rugby union team while Andy Farrell is away coaching the British and Irish Lions. Farrell will lead the touring side to Australia next …
Time looks right for Whyte runner to secure first win
PERHAPS the most difficult puzzle to solve on today’s card is the Class 2 Deep Water Bay Handicap (3.50pm) over the extended mile, with plenty of potential and progressive gallopers …
Maverick can be punters’ Angel with Atzeni up
WITH the popular Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in full swing in Hong Kong, expect enthusiastic racegoers to pack Happy Valley to the rafters when racing gets underway with an exciting eight-race …
Breathe a sigh of Relief for Haggas’ Rally at Newbury
NEWBURY’s Saturday card features the Group Two Mill Reef Stakes (3.15pm), named after the star racehorse of the early 1970s, and it looks an intriguing contest but not one I’m …
Car insurance prices may be coming back down to earth, data shows
The cost of car insurance is slowly coming back down to earth after reaching record levels last year, according to a closely watched index. The latest Consumer Intelligence report showed …
Rohaan set to rule the roost in Ayr Gold Cup
SOME of the best racing action this week focuses in on the west coast of Scotland, where Ayr hosts its three-day Western Meeting, highlighted by Saturday’s Ayr Gold Cup (3.35pm). …