Poundstretcher, one of Britain’s biggest discount retail chains, has been sold to the owner of Majestic Wine and Punch Pubs. On Thursday, Fortress Investment Group said it struck a deal …
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ECB holds interest rates steady again but signals a cut is on the way
The European Central Bank (ECB) voted to keep interest rates on hold for the fifth consecutive meeting but gave its clearest signal yet that it will start cutting rates soon. …
Premier League to adopt semi-automated offside technology next season
Premier League clubs have voted to introduce semi-automated offside technology next season in a move that will reduce the number of decisions made with VAR. The technology was used successfully …
Here’s what it would take for Embraer to break the Boeing-Airbus duopoly
The crisis engulfing Boeing is showing no signs of abating. Just this week, the US planemaker has faced fresh whistleblower allegations, renewed regulatory pressure after yet another flight incident and …
Is the Masters still on the BBC? Where can I watch the highlights?
If you were looking forward to watching the Masters on the BBC this week, think again: the corporation has no TV coverage whatsoever, with Sky Sports holding the exclusive rights. …
Eurocamp braces for major expansion
European holidays company Eurocamp has said 2024 could be the most significant in its 50-year history as it transforms its operations. The Cheshire-based business is to double its destinations and …
Inside the collapse of star manager Neil Woodford’s fund
The Financial Conduct Authority’s decision today to take action against disgraced stock picker Neil Woodford for the collapse of his star fund also came with a final notice against the …
ITV star Jing Lusi: ‘Diversity isn’t black or white – literally – it’s all ethnicities’
Actor Jing Lusi talks to Adam Bloodworth in The City A.M. Magazine about Asian representation, her new leading role in ITV drama Red Eye and why she loves roast chicken …
Lenders expect higher credit card demand and default rates in coming months as household finances squeezed
British lenders are seeing increasing demand for credit card lending and higher default rates, according to an official survey, as households continue to struggle with economic pressures and high borrowing …
Top UK law firms borrowing more as lawyers struggle to get clients to cough up
The total debt at the UK’s top 50 law firms has hit £5.4bn, as the tougher economy sees firms struggle getting clients to pay their bills. According to data shared …