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London is crying out for more homes –here’s how the next mayor can build them
It will take a young couple on a normal income 30 years to save a deposit to buy the average property in London, but there is a way to change …
Wine-ing down: London chain Vagabond Wines asked court to appoint administrator
London-based wine bar chain Vagabond Wines has asked the High Court to appoint an administrator as uncertainty reins over the business’ future. Vagabond Wines was established in 2009 by Stephen …
That’s bonza! Australian pension fund commits further £8bn to UK in pre-budget boost
Australia’s biggest pension fund is set to pump another £8bn into the UK in the coming years in a boost to Jeremy Hunt ahead of the budget this week. In …
New Footasylum CEO named as former boss takes role with The Body Shop owner
The CEO and executive chairman of Footasylum is to take on a role with Aurelius, the German private equity firm that owns the brand and The Body Shop. Barry Bown …
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem investigated over alleged F1 race tampering attempt
The president of Formula 1’s governing body the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is reportedly under investigation over an alleged attempt to interfere with the 2023 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. A …
Dentons accused of money laundering failures when representing a ‘politically exposed’ client
The largest law firm in the world, Dentons, is defending itself against allegations from the legal regulator that it breached money laundering regulations in acting for a client. Starting on …
Spring Budget 2024: Investment trusts push for fee disclosure changes
The investment trust sector has been pushing for changes in fee disclosure rules for investment vehicles and is hoping that this week’s Spring Budget might be the chance for things …
How little-known Welsh side The New Saints became the most dominant team in Europe
Domestic leagues are not often won this early into the season. But in Wales at the weekend, The New Saints became the first side in Europe to be crowned national …
UK strikes science deal with Saudi Arabia as the kingdom grows its tech industry
The UK has struck a deal with Saudi Arabia to improve science and research links as it attempts to get a foot in the door of the fast growing oil-rich …