Plans to reform renters rights must protect “clear, comprehensive and workable” grounds for possession, a landlords body has warned. The government could reportedly bring forward its new Renters Rights Bill, …
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How much prize money will players earn at this year’s US Open?
The 2024 US Open wraps up this weekend at Flushing Meadows and with it, the most lucrative fortnight for players in the history of tennis prize money. That’s because the …
Zoopla, Confused and Uswitch owner slashes loss by almost £600m
The group behind the likes of Zoopla, Confused.com and Uswitch slashed its pre-tax loss by almost £600m in 2023, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered organisation has reported a pre-tax …
Government must fix ‘antiquated’ business rates, firms and CBI urge
The government must fix the “antiquated” business rates system which is dampening productivity and growth, firms and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged. A cross-sector panel including retail …
US employment up after disappointment last month as interest rate cut awaits
A key indicator for the health of the US economy has come in at a disappointingly stagnant rate, as experts mull over whether it could tip the balance of a …
Profit slashed in half at Swiss watch brand Swatch
Profit at Swiss watch brand Swatch was cut by more than half during its latest financial year despite its sales increasing further past the £200m mark. The London-headquartered division has …
Fast Network Wishes to remain unbeaten
THERE’s no points for guessing reigning champion Zac Purton will be the go-to jockey for the majority of the estimated 25,000 spectators who make their way through the turnstiles at …
Beauty to make Waves in Sha Tin’s season-opening feature
THE SEVEN-week summer-break is finally over for horse racing enthusiasts in Hong Kong. Racing action resumes at Sha Tin on Sunday, with a highly-competitive 10-race programme, featuring the £370,000 HKSAR …
Bargain hunting shoppers hit jeans brand Levi Strauss as it targets the ‘young and cool’
Levi Strauss has said bargain hunting shoppers are impacting its UK sales as it bids to target “young and cool” consumers. The Northampton-headquartered UK arm of the jeans brand added …
Draper, Sinner, Fritz and Tiafoe: Who are the US Open semi-finalists?
The US Open semi-finals take place today with Great Britain featured in the men’s last four for the first time since 2012. Jack Draper, Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz and Frances …