For once, Humza Yousaf has set an example other politicians should follow March 15, 2024 In overriding the advice of “experts” and channelling aid to Gaza, Yousaf did what politicians are elected to do, says Paul Ormerod Humza Yousaf, the First Minister of Scotland, does not often attract plaudits. But last week he overrode the advice of his officials. Shock, horror. Surely Sir Humphrey and the “experts” always know best. [...]
Six Nations: England U20 crop must be given chance to shine March 13, 2024 While England’s senior men’s team scuppered Ireland’s chance of securing back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams at the weekend, the Under 20 side have achieved a bigger feat in recent weeks. The youthful side’s 32-32 draw with Ireland at the weekend ended hopes across the Irish Sea of three consecutive Six Nations U20 Grand Slams. And [...]
If you think crime is bad in London, visit a deprived small town March 12, 2024 While focus is rightly on Sadiq Khan’s appalling crime record in the capital, what is too often missed is why the public feel unsafe outside Britain’s big cities, says Adam Hawksbee The police station in Eston, a small town near Middlesbrough, is closed to the public. But there are still a few posters on the [...]
Shell beats expectations on profits and woos investors with £2.7bn share buyback February 1, 2024 Shell is the first energy giant to post a sharp downturn in profits for 2023 as the oil market settled lower than the historic pricing seen in 2022
Meta Threads rivalry with Twitter intensifies as lawsuit looms July 10, 2023 Meta and Twitter’s rivalry has escalated with the successful launch of Threads and the threat of a lawsuit, but analysts suggest that Twitter still has fight left. Threads, Meta’s highly anticipated app, amassed over 70m subscribers within days of its recent launch. The app’s availability caused a staggering 455 per cent surge in Meta’s stock, [...]
Size’s Eternal looks a Beauty of a bet February 10, 2023 THE PROGRESSIVE and exciting John Size-trained galloper BEAUTY ETERNAL will take centre stage on a 10-race programme at Sha Tin in Hong Kong on Sunday. The son of Starspangledbanner has been one of the talking horses in Hong Kong this season, following an impressive winning debut from the outside draw back in October. There has been plenty [...]
How Bill Ackman’s $25bn Pershing Square IPO collapsed August 1, 2024 Bill Ackman’s plans for the largest ever trust IPO in US history, a $25bn float of closed-end fund Pershing Square US, are no more. The billionaire hedge fund manager admitted defeat late last night, withdrawing his proposal that he hoped would be a competitor to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. While Ackman said Pershing had received [...]
Mikel Arteta slams Arsenal exit rumours but refuses to rule out joining a rival club January 29, 2024 Arteta said there was no rush to agree a new contract at Arsenal.
China’s Country Garden bondholders seek talks after missed bond payments October 19, 2023 Country Garden bondholders are seeking urgent talks with the troubled property developer after it missed a $15m
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher, riding the global rally wave March 22, 2024 Asian markets track Wall Street's uptrend. Apple shares fell 4.1 per cent amid legal issues, and the Chinese yuan hit a four-month low. Reddit's stock soars 48 per cent on debut. Focus shifts to key events like UK retail sales and Fed Chair Powell's speech for monetary policy clues.