Vacancies for risk professionals in insurance companies are on the rise as the sector battles yet another busy claims year, which has resulted in a buoyant hiring market. According to …
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Anglo American rejects second BHP takeover bid – this time worth £34bn
Anglo American has rejected a second takeover bid from BHP – which was worth £34bn – it has been confirmed. The FTSE 100-listed mining company received a first offer in …
SME lender Simply Asset Finance posts record revenue as small firms shun big banks
Specialist lender Simply Asset Finance has posted a record annual revenue as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) turn away from big banks for funding. The London-based firm reported revenue of …
Britain’s bad bosses finally show some signs of improvement
Management quality among British firms has shown signs of improving over the past few years, according to official data, which could provide the economy with a sorely needed productivity boost. …
This Botswana safari offers these things others in Africa don’t
Home to some of the best animal-spotting sites in the world, Justine Gosling finds safari in Botswana is a slice of paradise His name was George. He made my heart …
Savoy Palace hotel in Madeira: Fun in the Portugal sun
You can find island life a short hop from London in Portugal’s sunny Madeira. Here’s how to do it. THE DESTINATION: A small island off the coast of Portugal, Madeira …
Aston Martin Vantage 2024 review: From sports car to supercar
When does a sports car become a supercar? The boundary is blurred, but there’s no doubt Aston Martin has blasted right through it. “This is a major shift,” says Alex …
Number of new homes built in 2024 plunges by a fifth in blow to government house building targets
The number of new homes built dropped substantially in the first quarter of 2024 as the sector struggled with the impact of high interest rates and poor weather, new data …
McIlroy says ‘stars are aligning’ as he eyes end to 10-year major drought at US PGA
Rory McIlroy believes “the stars are aligning” ahead of this week’s US PGA Championship after he returned to winning ways at the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday. The Northern Irishman …
Tribunal approves Stagecoach £25m settlement in train fare class action
Stagecoach South Western Trains has agreed to pay a class action suit up to £25m in settlement, bringing an end to its five year dispute. The lawsuit was originally launched …