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Election 2024: Rishi Sunak will get his hearing. Does he have anything to say?
This election is a chance for Rishi Sunak to grab the nation’s ear. But he’ll have to say something more compelling than he’s managed so far to keep Britain’s attention. …
Slade named Premiership rugby player of the season at London award dinner
Henry Slade was last night named Premiership Rugby’s player of the season at a glitzy Central London awards dinner. The Exeter Chiefs centre has been pivotal for a West Country …
Natwest share sale shelved as election brings government to a halt
The government’s much touted retail sale of Natwest shares has been derailed by Rishi Sunak’s move to call a snap election, City AM understands. Ministers had been gearing up to …
General election: Labour pledge to ‘stop the chaos’ and rebuild Britain
Labour would “stop the chaos”, bring “change” and deliver a “long-term plan to rebuild” Britain if the party wins the general election, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged. Starmer …
What lessons can business learn from the Investec Champions Cup?
As Leinster and Toulouse get set for their Investec Champions Cup showdown this weekend, what lessons can business learn from rugby? Tim Burnell, Chief Marketing Officer of UK & International …
Things Can Only Get Better: Story behind song that derailed Rishi Sunak election speech
Rishi Sunak’s speech on the steps of Downing Street today will forever be remembered for two things: his sodden suit and the abrasive strains of 90s pop hit Things Can …
July general election unlikely to be ‘huge market mover’
While the July general election might be about to dominate the headlines in the British press in the coming weeks, it is unlikely to have significant effects on the markets, …
Hargreaves Lansdown rejects takeover bid from private equity giants
Hargreaves Lansdown has rejected a takeover bid by a consortium of private equity investors including CVC and Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, the company confirmed today. The do-it-yourself investment platform …
No party has ever come back from this far behind – but anything can happen in an election
Rishi Sunak has clearly decided that the risks of waiting outweigh the dangers of calling a general election when the polls are so dire, says Henry Hill There was a …