The competition watchdog has said it might block a tie between two major sugar companies if they cannot prove the deal won’t lead to higher prices for shoppers. The Competition …
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Where to watch Six Nations in London, plus exclusive breakfast event and our rugby drink of the week
Here we go, the final push in this year’s Six Nations. It looks as if Ireland will go on to take the title after rounds four and five but that’s …
Whistleblower in high-profile Saudi bribery case seeks legal action against MoD
A retired lieutenant colonel is taking legal action against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department for Business and Trade over his treatment after he whistleblew in a high-profile Saudi …
Capital and Regional: Shopping centre owner says footfall on the rise thanks to demand for bargain goods
The Mall Wood Green owner Capital and Regional has reported a slight uptick in footfall across its shopping centres driven by a rise in customers shopping at discount stores. This …
Five lessons learnt while building a business as a female founder
As many entrepreneurs do, Radha Vyas, founder of solo adventure travel company, Flash Pack, decided to turn her lifelong passion into a business plan. As soon as she realised the …
IWD: Women are still missing from top roles at law firms, but times are changing
Women make up over half (53 per cent) of lawyers working in law firms across England, yet, when it comes to partnership, that number is significantly lower. Across England, 37 …
Great British Rail ‘not on track’ and billions in savings at risk, spending watchdog warns
Government plans for major reform of Britain’s railways and the launch of Great British Rail are “not on track,” with billions in potential savings at risk, the UK spending watchdog …
Informa momentum grows helped by Saudi and Gulf “growth engine”
Events and digital services giant Informa confirmed a substantial revenue jump in 2023 full-year results, released to the market this morning, with new geographies providing much of the firm’s positive …
Mega-merger on the way as Mondi set to buy UK rival DS Smith for £5.1bn
Mondi is set to buy its smaller rival DS Smith for £5.1bn, the firms revealed in a stock exchange announcement. The deal, which had been rumoured since last month, saw …
Currys gets green light for £179m sale of Greek business amid takeover saga
Electrical retailer Currys has received approval to sell its entire Greek business arm to Greek power generation and supply giant Public Power Corporation (PPC) for £179m. Last year the firm …