Sadiq Khan has a 24-point lead ahead of his nearest rival as he bids for re-election to a record third term at City Hall. When pollsters at Savanta, working with …
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Five questions with Lyndsey Simpson, founder of 55/Redefined
Every week, Ambition A.M. passes the pen (or keyboard) to those eager to share the unfiltered stories fuelling Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit. This week, we spotlight Lyndsey Simpson, founder and chief …
EP: 261 Doncaster, Newbury & Hong Kong
The traditional start of the British flat season sees the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster on Saturday where the 2022 winner Johan, with Silvestre De Sousa on board, returns to regain …
Alec Stewart: England legend to leave Surrey role after 11 years
England legend Alec Stewart will step down as director of cricket at Surrey County Cricket Club, it has been announced. The former wicket-keeper and batter is to quit as director …
The world’s best single malt whisky doesn’t come from where you think it does
An English whisky has taken home one of the world’s leading global awards. The English Distillery opened its doors in Norfolk, becoming the first fully operational English operation for more …
Phoenix raises dividend and sets ambitious new targets for 2026
FTSE 100 pension giant Phoenix Group has set ambitious new targets for 2026 after beating expectations in the 2023 financial year. Adjusted operating profit increased 13 per cent year-on-year to …
Aston Martin poaches top boss of luxury car rival Bentley
The chairman and chief executive of luxury car maker Bentley has left to take over at rival Aston Martin. Adrian Hallmark is expected to take on his new position as …
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group increases Hornby stake
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has further increased its stake in model train maker Hornby. The retail empire, which owns the likes of Sports Direct and House of Fraser, has upped …
Santander lays out plans to return record amount of cash to investors in 2024
Santander said this morning that based on current projections, it will return a record amount of cash to shareholders in 2024 as part of its shareholder remuneration policy. According to …
Bank of England: Interest rate cuts are ‘in play’ as inflation falls, Bailey says
Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, said that interest rate cuts were “in play” in a sign that cuts might come sooner than markets currently expect. The …