SHA TIN in Hong Kong hosts a 10-race programme on Sunday, including a couple of contests on the all-weather surface. The Class Three Oi Tung Handicap (10.10am) over six furlongs …
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Rents rise at slowest rate for four years, Zoopla warns
Skyrocketing rents in the UK have given way to a steadier increase as the supply of homes rises and tenant demand falls, according to new figures. Average rents are 2.4 …
Ironman inks record-breaking partnership with Experience Oman
Triathlon brand Ironman has agreed what it believes to be the biggest commercial in the sport’s history with the tourist board of Oman. The five-year deal is understood to be …
HMRC loses over £800m to small business ‘phoenixing’
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has lost more than £800 – more than previously estimated – through a tax loophole open to abuse by small businesses in the UK. The practice, …
Barclays boss: UK banks are taxed too much
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Barclays’ chief executive has called on the government to curb pay rises for public sector workers and to avoid increasing taxes on banks. Speaking to …
Toyota’s UK profit almost wiped out amid ZEV mandate battle
Toyota’s UK profit has almost been wiped out as the carmaker battled a decline in market share and compliance with the ZEV [Zero Emission Vehicle] mandate. The Surrey-headquartered division has …
Rugby is crying out for celebrity investment
If you take a gander across the sporting landscape there’s a plethora of celebrity faces propping up a new kind of club. Take Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at Wrexham, …
FTSE 100 Live: UK GDP, balance of trade
Good morning from the City AM liveblog team. It was an excellent day for Trainline yesterday, with the rail booking app shrugging off concerns over train nationalisation and zooming ahead …
Spotlight turns to FTSE 100 clients of Peter Mandelson’s advisory firm after government sacking
After Peter Mandelson’s dramatic ousting from government over his close relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the firms that chose to partner with his consultancy Global Counsel have come under the …
Audit watchdog launches ‘bold new programme’ to support growth at smaller firms
The audit regulator has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing the presence of the UK’s small audit firms in the Public Interest Entity market. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) …