Six missing people following the Baltimore bridge collapse yesterday are presumed dead, as workers who stopped cars going over it have been heralded as “heroes”. The search for bodies was …
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Opening Night review: Sheridan Smith leads barmy examination of theatre
Opening Night review and star rating: ★★★★ Critics are bound by embargoes dictating when they can and cannot reveal their thoughts on a production. For Opening Night, the response has …
FCA warns insurers to stop undervaluing cars when settling claims
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a fresh warning that some insurance firms may be undervaluing written-off or stolen vehicles when settling claims. The City regulator said on Wednesday …
Bank of England flags danger of ‘sharp correction’ in asset prices as global markets reach record highs
Global markets have put too much weight on the good news in recent months and are now at risk of a “sharp correction,” the Bank of England warned today. In …
CMA greenwashing probe: Asda, Asos and Boohoo promise clarity on eco-claims
Top fashion retailers Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda, have signed undertakings to clarify the way they promote and display their environmental credentials, the competition watchdog has said. Today’s announcement …
Another listed company plans to quit London’s AIM market – this is why
Drug company C4X Discovery has announced plans to quit the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market, in the latest blow to the capital. The Manchester-headquartered business said the “recent downturn in …
Why British American Tobacco is campaigning for higher taxes on vapes
You might not expect a tobacco company to advocate for more taxes and regulation, but that’s just what BAT—formally known as British American Tobacco—has been doing following the government’s recent …
UBS seals deal to sell $8bn in loans to Apollo as it presses on with Credit Suisse integration
UBS and private equity giant Apollo Global Management have finalised a deal to sell $8bn worth of Credit Suisse’s securitised products as the bank winds down non-core businesses of its …
‘So many unknowns’: Threadbare England leave Southgate Euro 2024 squad riddle
England have played their last friendlies before Gareth Southgate names his initial Euro 2024 squad but the manager admits he is a long way from finalising his 23-man party. Tuesday’s …
Travis Perkins chief who oversaw Wickes demerger to step down after profit slashed
The chief executive of Travis Perkins is to step down after five years in the role, after profit was slashed by £175m. Nick Roberts is to remain in his position …