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GB Energy given five years to turn a profit
The boss of Great British Energy has been given a five-year target for Labour’s flagship state-owned energy company to become “profitable”, MPs have been told. Juergen Maier, who was appointed …
Football regulator delay fears after Lords ask for 158 changes to bill
Fears are growing that the introduction of the independent football regulator will be further delayed after peers tabled more than 150 amendments to the pivotal bill. The prevaricating is also …
So, so grateful: Emma Hayes hails $30m donation to US women’s football
Emma Hayes has hailed Michele Kang after the American philanthropist and owner of London City Lionesses pledged $30m to US Soccer for its women’s football programmes. South Korean-born Kang, 65, …
HMRC pays out nearly £1m in tax fraud tip offs
The tax agency HMRC has nearly doubled the amount paid out to those making tip offs, the highest figure of at least the past seven years. According to Freedom of …
Morrisons puts 400 jobs at risk after failing to turn around loss-making bakery
Supermarket giant Morrisons has confirmed plans to close a loss-making bakery in a move which has put almost 400 jobs at risk. The Bradford-headquartered grocer is looking to shut down …
Bond Street moves into third for world’s most expensive retail spot
Bond Street has leaped-frogged Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong to take bronze in a list of the world’s most exclusive retail streets. The shift bucks bucks fears about the …
‘FCA is not fit for purpose’: Motor finance lender bosses lash out
Motor finance lender executives criticised the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s performance in the sector, telling members of the Lords that the regulator is “not fit for purpose”. Stephen Haddrill, director …
Hays: Recruitment giant’s shareholders stage major revolt against PwC
Shareholders in recruitment giant Hays have staged a major protest over the reappointment of PwC as its auditor. Just over 20 per cent voted against the reappointment of the accountancy …
75 litres of fake blood splattered my shoes in London’s most eccentric show
Blood Show at the Battersea Arts Centre review and star rating: ★★★★ 75 litres of fake blood. Four different varieties of fake blood to make the liquid more realistic. Blood Show, …