The City Ski Challenge is where City of London types get competitive on the slopes. Adam Bloodworth joined the celebrations “The challenge is surviving the Après,” one attendee confessed. “It’s …
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Tech secretary working to ease UK access to Horizon Europe funding
Tech secretary Michelle Donelan has said she is working to make it easier for British companies to access Horizon Europe funding as the UK looks to secure its science ‘superpower’ …
Bank of England risks being ‘too slow’ in cutting interest rates, Haldane warns
The Bank of England’s former chief economist said today that he would have already voted to cut interest rates given the UK’s slow growth rate and progress on taming inflation. …
More London mansions up for sale as billionaires go bankrupt
A Kensington mansion has become the capital’s latest luxury property to go up for sale in insolvency proceedings as wealthy London homeowners face their assets being liquidated to pay down …
The Body Shop: Why the high street icon is facing administration and what the future holds
The Body Shop, an icon of the British high street, is facing an uncertain future as it prepares to enter administration. Reports emerged over the weekend that the household name …
Raducanu blames schedule, day match and outdoors tie after loss
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 …
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 …