Prime Minister Keir Starmer has denied accusations that Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled cabinet colleagues – and the country – over the state of public finances in the lead-up to the …
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The ugly shoe that defined 2025: The New Balance snoafer
What does it say about society today that the shoe that most succinctly and perfectly typifies it also happens to be its ugliest? I am talking, of course, about the …
Sokin Raises $50M Series B Following 100% Year-on-Year Growth
Sokin today announced it has secured $50 million in Series B funding to accelerate its global expansion and product capabilities. The round was led by Prysm Capital (“Prysm”) and joined …
LaLiga boosts Premier League fight with record media rights deals
Spain’s LaLiga has cemented its position as the closest challenger to the Premier League after announcing record domestic media rights deals worth more than £5bn. The figure for the 2027-32 …
‘Maximum’ 20p increase for Spoons breakfast next year, says Tim Martin
JD Wetherspoon will make sure the price of its breakfast doesn’t rise by more than 20p next year, boss Tim Martin said on Monday. The confirmation comes despite serious pressure …
FCA to regulate ESG ratings providers
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings providers will be policed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under plans published by the watchdog citing concerns of conflicts of interest and a …
Vivienne Westwood’s heirs bank £35m after record profit
The widower and heirs of the late Dame Vivienne Westwood have banked £35m after profit at the late fashion designer’s company surged to a new record. Vivienne Westwood passed away …
BMW M3 CS Touring review: A case of sense and sensibility
Powerful estate cars have traditionally been Audi’s territory, but BMW is fighting back. The first ever M3 Touring was launched in 2022, followed by the larger M5 Touring last year. …
Ares Management Introduces Marq to Further Unify its Global Logistics Platform Within its Real Estate Business
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that it is consolidating its global logistics real estate platforms under a single brand, Marq Logistics …
Why is Labour refusing to use its own power?
A landslide victory in a centralised government gives Labour great political power, yet Keir Starmer seems reluctant to use it, writes John McTernan “Who are you?” – what you might …