Retailers warn of ‘inevitable’ job losses and price rises after budget tax hikes Retail Retail bosses warned that they will be forced to hike prices and cut jobs due to the government’s tax hikes, as the sector braces for a substantial increase in employment costs. In a draft letter to the Chancellor, coordinated by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), retail bosses warned that job losses were “inevitable” and higher [...]
Supreme Court rules Sky acted in bad faith with trademark Legal UK media giant Sky acted in bad faith when it applied for its trademarks, the Supreme Court said today in a long awaited and closely watched decision.
French film-makers get their claws on £35m of UK taxpayers’ cash to make Paddington movies Culture French film production company StudioCanal benefited from £35.8m of UK taxpayers’ cash to make a television series and three movies about British icon Paddington bear, with £13.4m alone handed out for the latest film which premiered on Friday. StudioCanal’s owner, French media giant Vivendi, posted a net profit of £336.6m (€405m) last year on revenues [...]
The three names in the frame as Lineker confirms Match of the Day leaving date November 12, 2024 Lineker is bowing out after 25 years on the Premier League highlights programme but has agreed to stay on at the BBC.
Listed legal business RBG Holdings shares drop to record low November 12, 2024 The share price of listed legal service group RBG Holdings has dropped by over 90 per cent over the last year, hitting an all time low on Friday
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FTX hits Binance with lawsuit over Sam Bankman-Fried transactions November 11, 2024 FTX launched legal action against Binance, seeking the return of almost $1.8bn that was allegedly transferred fraudulently.
How the World Wars forged modern time November 10, 2024 From the humble wristwatch to the atomic clock, innovations that came out of global conflicts transformed our relationship with time, says Richard Hoptroff Remembrance Sunday serves as a clear reminder of the devastating impact of war. Yet, amidst the tragedy and loss, these global conflicts brought with them innovation and advancements that continue to shape [...]
US elections: ‘Steep challenges’ for trade as UK exports could fall by £22bn November 8, 2024 Trade experts have warned Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could pose “steep challenges” for the UK’s trade, with exports at risk of falling by £22bn. Ahead of his victory in the US election, Trump said he wants to increase tariffs on goods imported from around the world by 10 per cent, rising to 60 per cent [...]
Labour must get Trump relationship right to avoid tariff chaos, Stride warns November 7, 2024 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has said that it is essential for the Labour government to develop a good relationship with Donald Trump in a bid to avoid the damaging impact of any potential trade tariffs. The incoming US president has said he may put tariffs of 10 to 20 per cent on countries such as [...]