Trump backs Saudi Arabia regardless of whether Crown Prince was aware of Khashoggi murder plot November 21, 2018 President Donald Trump has said the US would remain a "steadfast partner" of Saudi Arabia whether or not its leader was aware of the assassination plot of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Repeating claims from Saudi representatives that the Washington Post journalist was an “enemy of the state”, Trump said the US would stand with the country regardless of whether [...]
Bumper rocket launch day blown off track as Elon Musk’s Space X and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches postponed until tomorrow December 18, 2018 Tuesday was set to be a day which had rocket enthusiasts glued to their screens, with four commercial space missions planned for launches in the United States – but three have been postponed until tomorrow because of strong winds. The rockets include one made by Elon Musk’s Space X and another by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, but both have now [...]
Carlos Ghosn press conference live: Ghosn accuses Nissan and Japan of collusion January 8, 2020 Please manually refresh this page for our latest updates from Carlos Ghosn’s Beirut press conference. Carlos Ghosn’s sensational escape from the Japanese legal system at the end of December made him one of the world’s most sought-after international fugitives. Today, the former Nissan boss speaks to the world’s media, with a promise to dish the [...]
Debate: As businesses start to implant their employees with microchips, should this be allowed? November 16, 2018 Debate: As businesses start to implant their employees with microchips, should this be allowed? Yes – Richard Skellett is a future of work expert and digital anthropologist. From smartphones to the media hubs we have at home, microchips are already collecting data on us which is uncontrollable. Surely, then, it makes sense to have your own [...]
Britain and US agree new post-Brexit open skies arrangement November 29, 2018 Britain and the US have reached a deal on a new open skies aviation agreement after the UK leaves the EU in March 2019. The agreement will replace the existing EU aviation agreement with the US and guarantee that planes flying from the UK will have the same access to the US as they do [...]
JD Wetherspoon faces opposition to finance director’s pay rise November 4, 2018 JD Wetherspoon may be hit with a shareholder revolt at the pub chain’s annual meeting this month over proposals to boost the finance director’s pay by more than 10 per cent. Proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis have recommended that investors oppose a 12.3 per cent increase in salary for finance chief Ben Whitley to [...]
Playtech sells entire stake in online trading group Plus500 for £176m September 7, 2018 Playtech has sold its entire 10 per cent stake in online trading platform Plus500 for approximately £176m. The gambling software manufacturer said it sold 11.4m shares at 1,550p each in the retail investor platform. Read more: Playtech profits fall due to "disappointing" Asian markets The company said the move would not impact its entitlement to the [...]
Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich becomes Israeli citizen May 28, 2018 Russian billionaire and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has become an Israeli citizen and is planning to move to Tel Aviv where he’s bought a property, Israeli media has reported. Abramovich had reportedly been facing difficulties renewing his UK visa amid deteriorating relations between Russia and Britain. The government has declined to comment on the [...]
Energean swings to profit on higher oil prices but shares fall after production delays September 12, 2018 Energean Oil & Gas has swung to a half yearly profit on higher oil prices but has seen its shares fall after lowering its production guidance. The FTSE 250 company today posted pre-tax profits of £82.1m for the six month ending June – up from the £4.4m loss it reported in the first half of [...]
London Irish will return from exile with move back to the capital as they bid to secure their Premiership status April 25, 2019 After 20 years in exile, London Irish are returning to their roots. The club bounced back into the Premiership at the first time of asking at the weekend with a 46-7 Good Friday win against Richmond, and after a difficult few years they are looking to their past for inspiration as they build for the [...]