Emma Raducanu cited a lack of preparation for her 6-0 7-6 defeat to unseeded Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina at the WTA Qatar Open. The 2021 US Open winner blamed a lack …
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Matalan finance chief to step down after 23 years as successor poached from Poundland
The chief financial officer of Matalan is to step down after 23 years in role as the fashion retailer announced his successor. The Liverpool-headquartered company has confirmed that Dave Williams …
Blackstone embarks on mega-merge of two warehouse landlords
Blackstone is set to merge two of the firm’s warehouse landlords, creating one of the largest owners of logistics properties in the country. St Modwen Logistics and Industrials REIT will …
Big banks set for bumper profits as interest rates peak
Britain’s biggest banks are set to report strong annual profits over the next two weeks despite mounting margin pressure from a likely peak in interest rates. Natwest is due to …
Gaza: Lord Cameron says Israel must ‘stop and think seriously’ over Rafah offensive
Lord David Cameron has urged Israel to “stop and think seriously” before continuing its military offensive in southern Gaza. The foreign secretary made his appeal to Israel after it launched …
The secretive short seller looking to bulldoze Soho House
When Soho House announced plans to open up its exclusive doors to the public markets in 2021, investors hoped they might be in for a touch of stock market glitz …
Most shorted companies revealed: Petrofac takes top spot
Petrofac, the oil and gas exploration firm was the most shorted stock in the UK as of 5th February according to new data. The firm’s stock price has slumped 64.8 …
Sir Mo Farah leads tributes to world record holder Kelvin Kiptum
Sir Mo Farah and Lord Sebastian Coe have paid their respects to Kelvin Kiptum on Monday after the Kenyan marathon runner died in a car crash late Sunday evening. Kiptum, …
Printworks: Iconic London nightlife venue may return after fresh planning bid
Printworks London could make its return by 2026 as a “permanent” nightlife venue as property developers submit their latest planning application to Southwark council. British Land, the commercial property owners …
Ivory Coast celebrate Afcon triumph with bank holiday
Ivory Coast celebrated winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a public holiday on Monday, announced by President Alassane Ouattara after their 2-1 win over Nigeria. Celebrations across the …