• Vie. Ene 23rd, 2026

Dragon’s Den judge Suleyman makes rescue bid for Claire’s | Money News

The Dragons’ Den judge Touker Suleyman has tabled a bid to rescue Claire’s, the ailing accessories retailer, with a pledge to retain its head office and a significant chunk of…

Ben & Jerry’s co-founders seek brand independence amid ownership dispute

The co-founders of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand are demanding the brand is given its independence back amid a long-running row with its current UK owner. Ben Cohen…

Pret records £553m charge due to UK tax hikes and global uncertainty

Pret A Manger has reported a goodwill impairment charge of £553m due to increased costs in its UK business and a more uncertain global economy. The sandwich and coffee chain,…

Anglian and South West Water fined £87m for sewage failures

Two water companies have been fined a combined £86.8m over sewage-related failures. Industry watchdog Ofwat – itself set to be scrapped as part of a shake-up of oversight in the…

British horse racing is poised to take unprecedented action, with a clear message to the chancellor. Self-employed jockey Tom Marquand, who rarely takes a day off, is among those participating in the strike. The shutdown is a bold move by the sport to challenge the government over proposed tax changes that could have devastating economic consequences. The British Horse Racing Authority predicts thousands of job losses and a significant revenue decrease if the tax on online gambling is increased. As the industry prepares to lobby against the tax hike, it emphasizes the importance of special treatment due to its integral role in the nation’s fabric. The plea is clear: British horse racing cannot sustain the impact of these proposed changes, and urgent action is needed to protect the future of the sport. British horse racing calls for action to protect industry – urgent message to Chancellor

For Tom Marquand, taking a day off racing is a «big deal». The self-employed jockey has had one day’s rest in seven weeks crossing Europe, maximising earnings. But all of…

Heathrow Airport evacuated due to possible hazardous materials incident

Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 was evacuated while emergency services responded to what firefighters described as a «possible hazardous materials incident». An airport spokesperson said at around 6.40pm that the check-in…

US tech and finance giants to accompany Trump on second UK state visit

The boss of Nvidia, the chipmaker which has become the world’s most valuable public company, is among the corporate chiefs lining up to accompany US President Donald Trump on next…

Jaguar Land Rover staff remain off work as cyber attack fallout continues

Staff of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have been instructed to remain at home for an additional day, according to sources at Sky News, as the car manufacturer continues to grapple…

Trade union leader Sharon Graham has criticized Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, warning that her union, Unite, may withdraw its support if the party does not prioritize workers’ rights. Graham emphasized the importance of Labour fulfilling its manifesto promises and supporting workers, as Unite has been a significant financial backer of the party in the past. She expressed concerns about the government’s legislation on workers’ rights and highlighted the need for Labour to uphold its commitments to workers. Graham stated that if Labour fails to support workers, Unite members may reconsider their affiliation with the party. She also condemned changes to the Employment Rights Bill, calling for stronger protections for workers in the face of potential erosion of their rights. Unite boss criticizes Starmer and Labour, warns of potential loss of key support

Speaking to Sky News at the start of the TUC conference in Brighton, Unite leader Sharon Graham warned Sir Keir Starmer that he has only a year to recover from…

France’s economic crisis extends beyond overspending issues

Once upon a time if folks wanted to pinpoint the most economically-vulnerable country in Europe – the one most likely to face a crisis – they would invariably point to…