Investor makes last ditch swoop on Revolut shares
The “rigorous” process Revolut went through to secure its banking licence was right, according to former chief secretary to the treasury, John Glen. He said at a Conservatives event at the annual...
Arsenal falling behind in race for title
London: The drawn game at Chelsea, with a goal for each side in the second half, did little for Arsenal’s hopes for the Premier League title which has eluded them since 2003-04 when they ended the...
Gender pension gap gradually closing in Ireland
Among the states in the European Union, Ireland has been one of the leading in matters of equality and diversity. According to a new study, the gender pension gap being experienced by Irish women...
Solanke hits brace in Spurs second-half blitz
London: Dominic Solanke, Tottenham Hotspur’s record signing of £65m in the summer, struck twice in a space of four minutes to see his side emerge 4-1 winners against Aston Villa. The win puts Spurs...
Spurs go through as City miss chances in League Cup
London, Oct 31Tottenham Hotspur continue in their quest for silverware while suffering a 16-year trophy-drought, going back to the League Cup final of 2008. They have progressed to the quarterfinals...
‘London is a great place to invest,’ says pension fund boss
In a vote of confidence for London as a global financial centre, one of Canada’s major pension plans is set to boost its business in the UK. The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) will add...
UK tech faces talent exodus if hit with tax hikes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget will prioritise economic growth and wealth creation Prime Minister Kier Starmer has pledged. But moves to hike taxes that will hurt Britain’s entrepreneurs...
Arsenal suffer shock first defeat of season
Bournemouth: With two second-half goals in a space of nine minutes, Bournemouth ended Arsenal’s unbeaten run of seven Premier League matches this season with a 2-nil defeat. It was the Gunner’s...
Ireland slow to incorporate EU cybersecurity law
Ireland looks set to miss the October 17 deadline to transpose the EU’s Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) , regarded as important in helping to prevent cybersecurity incidents and IT...
Fintech chief ‘very keen’ on London listing
The chief executive of Thought Machine, one of Britain’s most valuable fintechs, has thrown his weight behind a London IPO (Initial Public Offering) but admitted he is under pressure to list in New...
Brighton hit back from 2 goals down to beat Spurs
Brighton: Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou branded his team’s defeat at the south coast as the worst since he took over as head coach of the London side. His players threw away a 2-goal...
Confidence soars among Britain’s manufacturers
UK manufacturers have not been so confident about their near-term prospects in over two years, according to an industrial survey. In the latest snapshot of members of Make UK – a firm that enables...
UK right to reject UK-EU youth’s mobility scheme
While prime minister Keir Starmer is keen on improved relations with the European Union – after Brexit – “on a number of fronts, including the economy, defence, exchanges, but we do not have...
Drought of crypto firms continues amid FCA criticism
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has gone six months without registering a crypto firm amid criticism that its tough approach to regulation poses a risk to the UK’s competitiveness in digital...
Dealmakers await rebound after election hits M&A
The deals advisors in the financial district of London (known as the ‘City’) are gearing up for a rebound in activity in the closing months of the year after election uncertainty pushed mergers...
England batting collapse leaves third Test nicely poised
London, Sept 8With the England second innings suffering an astonishing collapse on the third day of the third Test against Sri Lanka the Test appears to be wide open for a result with Sri Lanka two...
England have Sri Lanka struggling in third test
London: England have taken early control of the third Test with Sri Lanka struggling in their first innings – at the time of going to press at tea – on the second day on 142 for five in response...
Duckett leads England to fine start
London: An excellent innings of 86 from 79 balls from Ben Duckett took England to 156 for two, at the time of going to press, shortly before tea on the first day of the third Test, interrupted by bad...
New government to push ahead with audit reform
Among the UK Labour government’s priorities for the economy is the push to bring forward a bill to strengthen audit and corporate governance. The sector has been battered by scandals including...
Sri Lanka struggle after Atkinson century
A magnificent innings of 118 from just 115 balls by Gus Atkinson, the sixth fastest century scored at Lord’s, ensured that England reached an impressive total of 427 before being dismissed just over...