Ignore the haters, Sauvignon Blanc is the wine to care about this spring, says Libby Brodie I am not alone in being perplexed by the weather right now. Sunshine and …
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Takeover bids, millionaire CEOs and angry members: Building societies are looking a lot like the big banks
Britain’s building societies have long established themselves as boring, sensible and democratic alternatives to the major banks. However, the first few months of 2024 have raised questions over these hallmarks. …
Disgraced Wimbledon star Boris Becker is no longer bankrupt
The former world number one tennis player, Boris Becker, is no longer in bankruptcy in the UK after a court lifted the suspension on Wednesday because fulfilled “his obligations”. Becker …
London leads as number of new UK tech companies hits five year high
London has continued to prove its popularity as a tech hub after the highest number of UK technology companies were incorporated in the capital during the first quarter of 2024. …
‘Superstar designer’ Adrian Newey tipped to join Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari after quitting Red Bull
Adrian Newey, the “superstar designer” credited with masterminding Red Bull’s dominance of Formula 1, is being tipped to join fellow Briton Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari after confirming his departure from …
Pity Monty Panesar – he’s being exploited by George Galloway
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has no idea what he’s getting himself into in standing to be an MP for George Galloway’s party, says Jack Mendel George Galloway’s recruitment of …
Voter ID: Everything you need to know for the mayoral elections
The London mayoral election is taking place this Thursday and for the first time Londoners will have to show photo ID to cast their votes. Under new rules brought in …
Lounge hikes dividend as international expansion drives sales at underwear brand
Underwear brand Lounge hiked its dividend to more than £10m as its focus on international expansion helped drive up sales. The Solihull-headquartered company paid a dividend of £10.65m in the …
Tesco hits Swedish truck manufacturer Scania with legal action
British retail giant Tesco has launched a claim against Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania over alleged monetary losses suffered in the UK. Tesco Store and Tesco Distribution has filed a …
27 clubs petition Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer to protect FA Cup replays
Dozens of angry lower-league football club bosses have written to Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer to demand the government protect FA Cup replays in the Football Governance Bill. This year’s giant-killers …