Days after US President Trump slapped sanctions on Jenner & Block and WilmerHale, the law firms hit back with lawsuits to block executive orders. Trump targeted Jenner & Block over …
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US tariffs: UK ‘reserves right to respond’ after carmakers meeting
The UK reserves the right to respond to American tariffs, Sir Keir Starmer has said, after US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 25 per cent import tax on …
Thames Water’s finance chief quits as firm continues trying to find a buyer
Thames Water’s finance boss has quit midway through a key restructuring of the heavily indebted utility giant. Chief financial officer Alastair Cochran told the firm that he was stepping down on Friday …
No10 communications chief to quit after nine months
Sir Keir Starmer’s director of communications, Matthew Doyle, is set to quit No10 Downing Street after nine months in the job. Doyle, who served as the Prime Minister’s communications chief …
Purton’s return brings Another World of pressure for rivals
HONG Kong racing fans will be flocking through the turnstiles at Sha Tin on Sunday to witness a 10-race programme, including a couple of Group Two contests, The Chairman’s Trophy …
Ng’s Aurora the Call to strike purple Patch
ASIDE from the two Group Two contests, Sha Tin’s supporting card has a number of gallopers on show who are capable of leaving their present ratings well behind before the …
‘A failed operator’: CrossCountry repeatedly missed own performance targets despite cutting services
Struggling rail operator CrossCountry has repeatedly breached its own internal performance targets despite cutting services late last year as part of a recovery plan, City AM understands. The former Transport …
Investec expand rugby portfolio with SOHK kids tournaments
Investec has strengthened its rugby portfolio, backing education inclusion charity School of Hard Knocks’ (SOHK) girls’ and boys’ spring rugby tournaments. The FTSE 250 bank, whose London office sits on …
Nigel Farage criticises DEI and says men ‘sacrifice’ more for jobs than women
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has criticised diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and argued men “sacrifice their family lives” for their careers more than women. Speaking at an event …
Billions on the line: Legal showdown over motor finance set to decide lenders’ fate
Lenders swim in shark-filled waters, with their fate in the hands of five Lord Justices as parties prepare for a showdown over motor finance on Tuesday. Like any typical day, …