Bharti Global’s decision to buy a large stake in BT from debt-laden Altice UK has been hailed as “confidence boosting” for the British telecom giant, according to analysts. BT shares …
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Man arrested in connection with two stabbings in Leicester Square
British police have arrested a man in connection with the stabbing of an eleven-year-old and a thirty-four-year-old woman in Leicester Square. The two victims were taken to hospital and their …
Minister urges insurers to ‘swiftly resolve’ riot claims
Insurers have been urged to “swiftly resolve” claims from businesses which suffered damage during the recent rioting. Business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds called on the Association of British Insurers …
High Court judge Marcus Smith reprimanded for love letters to junior staff member
High Court judge Mr Justice Marcus Smith has been reprimanded for sending a written letter to a junior member of staff where he stated he loved her. According to a …
Sh!t Theatre at Edinburgh Fringe review: Raw and uneven comedy about grief
Sh!t Theatre are the stuff of Fringe folklore – their shows, written and performed by Louise Mothersole and Rebecca Biscuit, sell out and often get a near-perfect scorecard from the …
Limited-edition Myprotein advent calendar is back — but move fast
Christmas already? It is if you’re trying to get your hands on the top item on a gym-goer’s holiday wish list: the Myprotein advent calendar. This year’s countdown has gotten …
From the Paris Olympics to Royal Ascot: How catering giant Sodexo became the invisible force behind Europe’s biggest events
From the Paris Olympics and the Rugby World Cup to London Fashion Week and Royal Ascot, Sodexo has become the invisible force keeping plates loaded and champagne glasses topped up …
GDP and population Olympic Games: How do medals stack up at Paris 2024?
The national peacocking that goes in tandem with the Olympic Games is nothing new, countries love being at the top of the medal table. But at what cost? A country’s …
UK economic data dump set to bolster case against September rate cut
A slew of official UK economic data this week is poised to bolster the case for policymakers at the Bank of England not to cut interest rates next month, with …
TfL recouped just £638k dodged Tube fares after splashing out £14m on enforcement
Transport for London (TfL) spent over £14m tackling fare dodgers on London’s Tube last year, but recouped just £638k for the effort. According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, …