Netflix and FIFA sign landmark TV rights deal for Women’s World Cup
The tournament marks the first competition to be acquired in full by Netflix, as the streaming giant looks to expand its sporting coverage.
UK retail sales rise slightly in November amid concern over golden quarter
The latest ONS data showed retail sales jumped 0.2 per cent last month, following a 0.7 per cent fall in October.
Government borrowing plummets thanks to rising tax take
Government borrowing dropped to £11.4bn in November, £3.4bn lower than last year, as higher tax receipts and lower debt interest gave the government a much needed boost. With the lowest November bor
Lord Peter Mandelson expected to be named next ambassador to US
Labour grandee Lord Peter Mandelson is expected to be the next UK ambassador to the US. Lord Mandelson, who served in the cabinets of Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, is poised to be the UK’s next t
Green light for redevelopment of London South Bank’s ‘The Slab’
The High Court ruled in favour of former Secretary of State Michael Gove's approval of the redevelopment of London’s South Bank
Myenergi crashes into the red as jobs cut
Smart home start-up Myenergi has crashed into the red after its sales were cut and it shed more than 100 jobs. The Lincolnshire-based business has reported a pre-tax loss of £24.5m for the year to 31
Defence minister greenlights military sealift deal to secure 150 UK jobs
London-based Foreland Shipping will run a seven-year contract with the Ministry of Defence, under a new deal announced on Friday.
Mike Ashley loses vote to join Boohoo board
Mike Ashley has lost his bid to become a board member of fast-fashion giant Boohoo, which his Frasers Group is the largest shareholder. More than 63 per cent of votes were cast against the appointment
Dust off the defence manuals… private equity is coming, say advisors
London’s listed firms have been warned to dust off their defence manuals and prepare for takeover bids as private equity investors limber up for a deals offensive on the London Stock Exchange next y
SFO charges five men over collapse of law firm Axiom Ince
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged five men, including two solicitors following the collapse of the law firm Axiom Ince