Old Trafford decision could be pushed until spring Sport Business Manchester United are set to delay a decision on whether to refurbish Old Trafford or build a new “Wembley of the North” until next year. The club, owned by the Glazer family and billionaire Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe, had intended to make the call by the end of the year but it has now [...]
Ineos and Ratcliffe wait for more sporting success goes on after America’s Cup loss Sport Business In late August City AM asked whether Ben Ainslie and Ineos Britannia could bring the America’s Cup home for the first time in British sailing history. On Saturday we got our answer. No. Emirates Team New Zealand retained the America’s Cup by 7-2 and became the first team to win the Auld Mug on three [...]
New Zealand takes 3-0 lead over Ineos Britannia in America’s Cup Sport Great Britain’s chances of winning a first ever America’s Cup took another hit on Sunday with Ineos Britannia going 3-0 down to holders New Zealand. The British challenger lost the first race of Sunday’s two-match programme to fall 3-0 behind – having lost the opening two races on Saturday in Barcelona – before the second [...]
Ben Ainslie on America’s Cup, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and backing Ineos Britannia August 8, 2024 Ineos Britannia is a boat designed to do something Great Britain has never done before: win the America’s Cup. It is the oldest international sporting trophy in the world and is very, very expensive to win – an America’s Cup boat can cost upwards of $10m. Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has put his considerable [...]
Ahead of the Game: Treasury cost-cutting to hit Manchester United £2bn stadium plans August 7, 2024 Rachel Reeves could scupper Sir Jim Ratcliffe's more ambitious stadium hopes.
Ineos Energy favours US and Denmark expansion as Britain puts ‘pain’ on industry July 1, 2024 The chief executive of Ineos Energy has said the business will prioritise expansion in the US and Denmark over Britain, arguing that the country's politicians have put "pain" on the oil and gas sector.
Election 2024: Firms have ‘nothing to worry about’ on workers’ rights, Reeves says June 21, 2024 Rachel Reeves has told businesses they have “nothing to worry about” from Labour’s workers' rights reforms at The Times CEO Summit.
Ratcliffe takes aim at Premier League: ‘Interfering’ will ‘ruin’ best league in world June 20, 2024 Ratcliffe also criticised politicians’ plans for a national regulator and European governing body Uefa’s rules.
Sunday Times Rich List sport: Lewis Hamilton, Jim Ratcliffe and Eddie Hearn May 17, 2024 Seven time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has entered the Sunday Times Rich List for the first time in 2024.
Ratcliffe: This is the beginning of a new Manchester United journey February 20, 2024 Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Manchester United’s journey back to the top of world football starts now after completing his £1.3bn deal to become minority owner of the Premier League giants A year and three months after the club announced a strategic review, and 58 days after a deal was struck, there is finally a new [...]