Sanctioned Russian billionaire appeals ex-wife’s divorce case – which would be highest-value separation ever October 31, 2023 Potanina’s legal team say the Court of Appeal took the correct approach and that she has “earned her share” of the family’s wealth after years of marriage.
Carlsberg CEO: Russia has ‘stolen our business’ October 31, 2023 Carlsberg has cut all ties with its Russian business and refuses to enter a deal with Russia's government.
Vodafone offloads £4bn Spanish division as new CEO begins turnaround push October 31, 2023 Vodafone will sell its Spanish arm in what new CEO Margherita Della Valle describes as the start of a "right-sizing" effort at the telco giant
Shanghai Surprise: Chinese manufacturing slips in worrying sign for world economy October 31, 2023 Lower than expected manufacturing numbers have spooked Asian markets this morning as China provides warning on state of global economy
Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44bn – and it’s now worth less than half October 31, 2023 Twitter / X is now worth less than half what Elon Musk paid for it a year ago, the firm admitted in an internal memo yesterday
Unilever freezes fixed pay for top boss after shareholder revolt October 30, 2023 Unilever has said it is freezing its chief executive’s salary for the next two years after shareholders revolted over pay packages given to top bosses.
Tory MP sacked from government job for urging Rishi Sunak to back Gaza ceasefire October 30, 2023 Conservative MP Paul Bristow has been sacked from his government job after breaking ranks to publicly urge Rishi Sunak to push for a “permanent ceasefire” in Gaza.
Bankman-Fried trial continues: ‘Listen to the question, and answer the question directly’ October 30, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried was back for his second day in front of the jury today, continuing his questioning by lead defence counsel Mark Cohen.
Israel-Hamas war: Suella Braverman hits out at pro-Palestinian ‘hate marches’ October 30, 2023 Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said the hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets in support of Palestine were taking part in “hate marches”. She urged officers to take a “zero-tolerance approach to antisemitism” after attending an emergency Cobra meeting chaired by Rishi Sunak on Monday. The Prime Minister told police and the [...]
Israel-Hamas war: ‘From the river to the sea’ chant is “deeply offensive to many” – No. 10 October 30, 2023 Downing Street has expressed concerns over the chant “from the river to the sea,” describing it as “deeply offensive” to many, amid growing controversy surrounding the rhetoric used in recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said it is a matter for the police to decide on the appropriate response when confronted with the [...]