Cityscape Global 2024: Showcasing Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Opportunities November 19, 2024 Cityscape Global, the world’s largest exhibition for real estate, was bigger than ever this year. Opened by His Excellency Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Riyadh played host to over 400 exhibitors, 200 institutional investors and 500 speakers. New projects and strategic agreements worth over US$51.26 billion were announced in the first [...]
Nestle ramps up cost-cutting by another £2.2bn in overhaul November 19, 2024 KitKat maker Nestle has revealed plans to slash costs by at least another 2.5bn Swiss francs (£2.2bn) and spin off its premium water and drink business as part of a turnaround being led by its new boss. Recently-appointed chief executive Laurent Freixe said the Swiss group will make the mammoth savings by the end of [...]
Minecraft theme park to open in the UK November 19, 2024 Merlin Entertainments, the giant that operates the likes of Alton Towers, has revealed plans to open a Minecraft theme park in the UK. The group is to invest more than £85m in the first two attractions, which will be launching in the US and the UK between 2026 and 2027 after partnering with Mojang Studios, [...]
ECB chair Thompson: I’ve found myself in an extraordinary moment for cricket November 19, 2024 "A lot of the next 10 years will be determined almost by what happens in the next 10 weeks," said Thompson.
We can have our cake and eat it, says boss of London private jet hub November 19, 2024 London Biggin Hill Airport chief executive David Winstanley argues business aviation can decarbonise without slowing growth.
Harland & Wolff’s botched Scilly Ferries venture collapsed owing £3m November 19, 2024 Scilly Ferries was set up by the firm's former management, but it was ultimately wound down before a single voyage was made.
Five things Rachel Reeves should do if she’s serious about growth November 19, 2024 Rachel Reeves’ pensions reforms are welcome, but they are treating the symptoms, not the causes of low growth. Here’s what she should do next…. In her Mansion House speech last week, Rachel Reeves announced the consolidation of the 86 Local Government Pensions Schemes (LGPS) into eight ‘megafunds’, unlocking deep reserves of investment finance. This is [...]
Will Labour’s planning bill actually get Britain building again? November 19, 2024 The UK's planning system is in need of a radical overhaul. Will Labour's Planning and Infrastructure bill deliver? Sam Richards takes a look.
Itoje calls playing for England ‘Mecca’ amid LIV-style breakaway plans November 18, 2024 England international Maro Itoje has said that playing for his country is the “Mecca” amid reports that a LIV Golf-style breakaway league could draw players away from representing the Red Rose. The plan is said to be backed by US investors and could recruit 200 of rugby’s top players for a 2026 launch. The Rugby [...]
The ‘perfect storm’ is upon us — Britain needs more start-up support November 18, 2024 The largest annual festival of entrepreneurship and start-up events in the world is officially upon us, with a “perfect storm” paving the way for this year’s celebrations in Britain. Global Entrepreneurship Week is traditionally a moment of celebration in Britain — five days a week where budding entrepreneurs and wealth makers come together to support [...]