Keir Starmer’s business adviser is a frontrunner to replace Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, according to reports. Varun Chandra, a former venture capital executive who has …
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Richard Desmond’s group makes Rothschild allegation in £1.3bn National Lottery dispute
A high-stakes legal showdown has kicked off over the Gambling Commission’s handling of the fourth National Lottery licence, as the role of financial advisor Rothschild and its prior ties to …
Bankers to get bonuses much sooner as PRA relaxes rules
Bankers will be able to collect their bonuses much sooner under a relaxation of remuneration rules unveiled by the UK’s prudential regulator. The new rules will allow part-payment of bonuses …
The Debate: Should we abolish stamp duty for primary homes?
Kemi Badenoch’s promise to abolish stamp duty was met with cheers by the Conservatives, but is it a good idea? We put two property experts head to head in this …
Liverpool owners target ‘much more’ success after 15 years at helm
Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, have insisted their “work isn’t done” as they mark 15 years since their takeover of the current Premier League champions. The multi-sport group, whose portfolio …
Sumo wrestling back at Royal Albert Hall and televised free-to-air
Sumo wrestling will head to the iconic Royal Albert Hall this week as the Grand Sumo Tournament headlines London. It will be the first time this level of sumo has …
Rachel Reeves: We are looking at tax hikes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed the government is considering making tax hikes at this year’s Budget, the first time she has made the admission in public. In an interview with …
eBay: UK profit surges after selling fees removed
Profit at the UK arm of eBay has surged despite its decision to waive selling fees impacting its revenue during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The division …
Pat McFadden: I will get young people back to work
The secretary of state for work and pensions, Pat McFadden, says Labour will tackle rising unemployment by ensuring young people don’t graduate into a life on benefits Since becoming work …
Trump threatens to pull Olympics from LA and World Cup from Boston
President Donald Trump has threatened to move the 2028 Olympic Games away from LA, and has warned 2026 Fifa World Cup matches in Boston could be shifted out of state. …