Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has urged the Premier League to row back on regulation, arguing that increasing interference could see it “ruin” the competition’s appeal. Ratcliffe, the boss …
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Sainsbury’s Bank sale marks end of an era for supermarkets
This year, there has been a barrage of big-ticket acquisitions in UK banking. The Co-operative Bank, Virgin Money, and Tesco Bank have all struck deals with bigger rivals in the …
Election 2024: Tories accuse Labour of stamp duty ‘hammering’ for first time buyers
The Conservatives have claimed Labour not matching their housing promises will result in “hammering” first-time buyers with stamp duty. In the Tory manifesto, the party has said it would build …
Harworth Group sells 200-home plot to Taylor Wimpey
Land regenerator Harworth Group has sold a 16-acre site with planning permission for 200 homes to developer Taylor Wimpey for almost £20m. The site at Benthall Grange, which is the …
Barrister prohibited after criminal conviction for punching a fashion designer
London barrister Matthew Feargrieve has been prohibited from practising after being convicted of assaulting a fashion designer at the Royal Opera House. Feargrieve was convicted of criminal assault by the …
Even MI6 have issues with the planning system: the story behind the former spy school being converted into flats
At four stories tall and a whole block wide, One Bessborough Gardens should be one of Pimlico’s most distinctive buildings. Its white stucco design, vast scale and prime Thamesside location …
Time Out expects to beat analyst forecasts after ‘disciplined’ cost control
Food hall business Time Out has said it has seen higher sales in 2024 and has focused on “strong cost control”, leading it to raise its earnings forecast. The AIM-listed …
XPS Pensions Group continues hot streak with record results
Pensions consultancy XPS Pensions Group has toasted another year of record growth. The group, which is the UK’s largest publicly listed pension consultancy, reported a healthy jump in profit before …
Franchise Brands more than doubles in size following latest buyout
Franchise Brands, the franchise company behind brands including Barking Mad and Filta, has more than doubled its revenue for the second year in a row following its latest acquisition. The …
Urban Logistics REIT sees rent boom while eyeing expansion
Urban Logistics REIT saw rental income jump 8.4 per cent last year as the company leaned into the UK’s logistics market. The FTSE 250 listed real estate investment trust reported …