Football fans arrested for pitch invasions or tragedy chanting face cocaine tests by police as part of a Home Office crackdown on drug use at matches. The government has announced …
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UK defence stocks soar ahead of European summit on Ukraine
Shares in UK weapons manufacturers have soared today as leaders from across the continent convene for an emergency meeting in Paris to discuss the war in Ukraine. “We’re facing a …
Saudi Arabia’s Surj Sports Investment confirms stake in Dazn
Saudi Arabia’s Surj Sports Investment has confirmed that it has taken a minority stake in streaming platform Dazn and entered into a joint venture aimed at showing more events taking …
Homeowners rush to departures before third Heathrow runway takes off
The housing market around the planned area for Heathrow’s third runway has seen a surge of activity in the last few weeks as homeowners look to avoid the noise, pollution …
Treasury refused permission to intervene in motor finance battle
The Supreme Court has rejected the Treasury’s application to intervene in the upcoming hearing over the motor finance scandal. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed plans last month to intervene in the …
Sinner’s three-month ban looks like ‘favouritism’, says Brit Broady
World No1 Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban from tennis for anti-doping violations smacks of “favouritism towards the better players”, says British Davis Cup star Liam Broady. Sinner reached a settlement with …
Gold price highs ‘are yet to come’, says UBS
Gold prices have already increased 10 per cent in 2025 to $2,900 (£2,300), but UBS has upgraded its target price for the precious metal again. UBS analyst Joni Teves said …
First privately financed nuclear project begins licensing
A US start-up has formally entered the running to build four micro-nuclear plants in South Wales without a dime from the taxpayer. Washington-based Last Energy on Monday announced confirmation from …
Value of UK housing stock hits £9 trillion for the first time
The total value of all homes across the UK has passed £9 trillion for the first time, according to new research by property firm Savills. After a brief slump in …
Bill Browder: ‘Bad bet’ to return to Russia after ceasefire
Firms that choose to re-open operations in Russia after a peace agreement has been reached would be “making a bad bet” and “deserve to lose their money”, a former hedge …