PM’s China trip in doubt as embassy verdict nears
Downing Street is courting business leaders to accompany Sir Keir Starmer on his first bilateral visit to Beijing even as a decision looms on whether to approve China’s controversial new…
Warner Bros shareholders advised to reject amended Paramount bid
The board of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has urged its shareholders to reject an amended hostile bid by Paramount Skydance while maintaining its unanimous support for a rival offer by…
Waterstones owner lines up Rothschild for listing slot
The proprietor of Waterstones is on the verge of enlisting bankers to facilitate a multibillion-pound listing of the transatlantic bookseller. It has come to light that Elliott Management is gearing…
The Cost of Sacking Managers at Manchester United
Following Monday’s decision to dismiss head coach Ruben Amorim, the payouts made by Manchester United to terminated managers and their staff could potentially total nearly £98m since 2014, the year…
Trump announces Venezuela to provide ‘high quality’ oil to US
Donald Trump has announced Venezuela’s interim government will be «turning over» between 30 and 50 million barrels of «high quality» oil to the US. The oil – worth upwards of…
Fujitsu executive denies being a parasite on the British state
Fujitsu’s European boss has denied that the company is «a parasite on the British state» after MPs challenged it over its position on Post Office scandal compensation. The confrontation came…
Former owner Advent leads €6bn bid for Yodel-owner InPost
The private equity firm Advent International is spearheading a multibillion-euro takeover bid for InPost, the owner of British parcel delivery firm Yodel. Sky News has learnt that Advent, which is…
How to Help Someone Without Internet or Smartphone Access Get Online for Less
Every week, our Money blog team answers your financial problems or consumer disputes – you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today’s problem is… My sister would like to get broadband/WiFi…
The Public Annoys Us Most by Constantly Filming Us
If you’ve ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, the Money blog speaks to someone from a different…
Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop on brink of collapse
The retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are on the brink of collapse Putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk in a bleak start to the new year…