London businesses have been urged to tell staff to get back into the office five days a week after Sadiq Khan confirmed tube fares will be off-peak on Fridays. The …
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Wolves and the waning Chinese interest in English football
It was a sign of the times when Wolves were bought by the Chinese conglomerate Fosun International in July 2016. Suddenly, China was pouring money into football, buying clubs in …
Court rules that Gove’s decision on Marks and Spencer planning permission was “unlawful”
The High Court has ruled a majority in favour of Marks and Spencer’s judicial review over a rejected planning permission for its flagship building on Oxford Street. The retail giant …
Why are more boardroom executives checking into rehab?
An increase in burnout and addiction have seen more boardroom executives checking into rehab in recent years, according to the UK’s only purpose-built clinic. Bosses at Delamere in Cheshire have said …
Aardman co-founder steps down from board as Wallace and Gromit studio hires BBC executive
The co-founder of Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run, has stepped down from its executive board. Peter Lord, who started the Bristol company in the …
Superdry: Shares tank as Dunkerton granted extension on takeover bid
Shares in Superdry have slumped nine per cent following an announcement it has extended a deadline for its founder and chief Julian Dunkerton to make an offer to take the …
Start-up splash: British Business Bank’s ‘mandate’ could change to beef up growth investment
A new government could change the mandate of the state-backed British Business Bank to enable it to ramp up investment into bigger start-up rounds, its chief executive has suggested. Speaking …
EP: 254 Kelso, Doncaster, Newbury & Hong Kong
We can look forward to a host of jumps racing on Saturday with no less than three meetings featuring on ITV, including Grade 2 action at Kelso, the Greatwood Gold …
Why a happy workforce is better for business – and how to achieve it
Being happy at work isn’t just a win for employees; it can also be a powerful tool for employers to help build growth and success. But creating a happy workforce doesn’t …
Price rises keep sales steady at Quality Save after takeover by Home Bargains
Quality Save’s sales held steady after raising its prices as it transferred a number of stores to new owner Home Bargains. The budget supermarket chain was bought by the Liverpool-headquartered …