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As Ireland struggled in the afternoon sunshine, England put themselves in command with the batsmen totally dominating the second day and in the process playing Ireland out of the match. At tea, they...

Ireland, in their second Test match at the HQ of cricket after four years – when they had come so close to pulling off a remarkable victory but for their poor batting which saw them dismissed for 38...

The economic situation of Europe shows that the UK is not alone in undergoing an economic slump. Europe’s major economies, led by Germany, its powerhouse, are also in the midst of a slump. Figures...

The Legal Services Board (LSB) in the UK is investigating the role lawyers play in the way companies use non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to conceal wrongdoing in the workplace. The board said concerns...

On the day that saw Manchester City achieve the remarkable feat of becoming champions of the Premier League for the third consecutive year and for the fifth time in six years, Brentford beat Tottenham...

There has been a record rise in the turnover of CEOs, according to a study of FTSE 350 firms. The number of bosses departures among the UK’s top companies more than doubled over the last year, as...

Leeds, May 14In their current positions in the Premier League both Newcastle and Leeds could have done with maximum points from this game. With Manchester United on equal points with Newcastle and...

Brighton, May 9In a match of considerable significance to both sides, Brighton’s European ambitions were dented while a determined Everton gratefully climbed out of the relegation zone – at least...

An increasing number of firms have cut their association with CBI (Confederation of British Industry) after the group admitted it failed to sack staff, who sexually harassed female colleagues. It...

Hopes that the UK economy can live through surging inflation and a downturn in the retail sector, were given a boost by a survey showing business activity at its highest level for a year.The closely...

Liverpool, April 30In a nail-biting finish, Liverpool emerged winners with a 4-3 result to strengthen their position for European competition next season as Tottenham Hotspur too, despite the defeat,...

The CFA Institute, the global association overseeing one of the most sought-after qualifications for firms in the financial district of London (known as the ‘City’), is overhauling its programme...

London: A hat-trick by Riyad Mahrez, the first in a FA Cup semifinal in 65 years, ended Sheffield United’s hopes of reaching the cup final for the first time since 1936. With their 3-0 win,...

European exchange groups in the EU are joining up their data, as regulators in the bloc look to take on the dominance of United States markets. As the European Commission pushes to create a...

London: Having spent £600,000 million in signing new players, more than any other club, Chelsea are gradually reaching a crisis. They went down 2-1 at home to Brighton, following defeats against...

A recession is still on the cards in the UK despite the economy performing better than the experts were warning just a few months ago, according to new forecasts. Higher interest rates and households...

London: A well-contested match came to an end with tempers boiling over but Tottenham were relieved to claim all three points with a 2-1 win which keeps them in the running for a top-four finish....

Finance leaders hoping that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget would answer some of the questions for financial services left lingering following Brexit, were left disappointed. Hunt’s speech...

The muted levels of mergers and acquisitions and equity fundraising activity – which forced most major investment banks to cut jobs in 2022 – is expected to continue in 2023, according to a survey...

Cutting off Russian banks from SWIFT – the vital global payments network – was seen like a ‘nuclear option’ against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. But it has not had the knock-on impact and...