Post Office: Former chairman claims CEO was ‘set to resign over pay’ February 27, 2024 The chief executive of the Post Office is under investigation amounting to an “80-page” dossier and was close to quitting as he was “unhappy with the salary”, the former chairman Henry Staunton has claimed in a bombshell evidence session.
Novak Djokovic equals men’s Grand Slam record by claiming 10th Australia Open January 29, 2023 Novak Djokovic has equalled Rafael Nadal’s record of 22 men’s Grand Slam singles titles, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the Australian Open for a 10th time. A year after he was dramatically deported on the eve of the tournament, Djokovic completed a triumphant return to Melbourne by defeating Tsitsipas in straight sets. The Serb won [...]
Keefy may be the key to the Classic Mile for Lor January 27, 2023 IF THE local official handicap ratings are to be believed, Cordyceps Six should be a certainty in the £1.2 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (9.15am). A winner of six of his 17 career starts, he is rated 11lbs in front of his nearest rival, but there is a major problem – he has yet to [...]
Inside the psychedelics renaissance making waves in mental health care December 20, 2022 Harley Street has historically been the home of doctors and dentists in London. Today, it hosts an extensive range of health specialists, accessible at usually prohibitive costs. But walking inside the Clerkenwell Health clinic, just around the corner, feels different. The rooms have high ceilings and the walls are painted in a palette of tamed, [...]
Budweiser hints at future price rises as cost inflation starts to bite March 22, 2023 Budweiser has hinted that it might have to raise its prices in the UK and Ireland in the future as cost inflation continues to hit companies’ bottom lines. Brian Perkins, group president of Budweiser Brewing Group in UK and Ireland, told City A.M., that “no company has been immune to cost inflation”. Explaining the dilemma [...]
McDonald’s to reopen 15 UK restaurants amid lockdown – with one big difference May 5, 2020 McDonalds has announced which 15 restaurants it plans to open for delivery this month, including four branches in London. The fast food giant announced this morning that it will reopen its Tooting, Dalston, Harrow and Welling restaurants on 13 May. However, in order to comply with social distancing measures, McDonald’s will offer a limited menu [...]
Number 10 admits Boris Johnson knew of official complaint against Chris Pincher before giving him ministerial jobs July 5, 2022 Number 10 has been forced to admit Boris Johnson was personally briefed on an official sexual misconduct allegation against Chris Pincher, before he was then handed a series of ministerial jobs. Johnson’s spokesman said a “complaint was made” against Pincher when he was a junior foreign office minister in 2019 “and looked into through the [...]
JD Sports defends board member and former Amazon director despite shareholder worries about ‘poor attendance’ January 17, 2024 JD Sports has said it is satisfied with the performance of a former Amazon director to its board, after shareholders voiced concerns about their “perceived” poor attendance.
Packing Famous to provide Purton with another claim to fame December 6, 2022 IF ZAC Purton hasn’t broken enough records already this season, the reigning five-time Champion Jockey has a chance of becoming the most successful pilot in the history of the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship by winning his fourth title in the four-race series. Another treble last Sunday saw the Zac-Man climb up to 54 winners for [...]
M&C Saatchi has “much more to do” ahead of new CEO arrival April 10, 2024 Advertising agency M&C Saatchi said profit fell during the 12 months of last year, as client marketing budgets were squeezed amid the cost of living crisis.