The high street billionaire Mike Ashley is in talks to buy Matchesfashion, the luxury clothing site, in a deal that would crystallise heavy losses for… Read More »Retail tycoon Ashley plots cut-price swoop on Matchesfashion
As the world swings towards more sustainable living and eco-friendly travel, the electric campervan conversion concept is gaining traction. This article explores the multiple benefits… Read More »Sustainable Travel: The Environmental and Economic Advantages of Electric Campervans
The Apple TV+ creative chief who was previously the controller of BBC One is being lined up as the next head of the British Film… Read More »Ministers line up Apple TV exec Hunt as new BFI chair
The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold for the third successive meeting, insisting that it is determined to keep borrowing costs at… Read More »Bank of England holds interest rate and its opposition to prospect for cut
Visa and Mastercard are facing the prospect of a cap on so-called interchange fees charged on transactions made between the UK and continental Europe. The… Read More »Visa and Mastercard facing UK cap on ‘unduly high’ fees
The private equity firm which has backed Ovo Energy and the maternity wear chain Seraphine is in advanced talks to acquire a big stake in… Read More »Mayfair in talks about £100m Trusted Housesitters deal
The fund management group founded by Martin Gilbert, the City veteran, is in talks to absorb parts of the firm jointly founded by Sir Jacob… Read More »Gilbert’s AssetCo in talks to absorb parts of Rees-Mogg firm
The misuse of copyrighted music by artificial intelligence companies could exploit musicians, a former executive at a leading tech startup has warned. The technology is… Read More »Misuse of copyrighted music by AI companies ‘could exploit artists’
New immigration rules could prevent universities from hiring the best international talent and send a message that the UK is “closing ranks”, higher education leaders… Read More »Universities warn new immigration rules show Britain is ‘closing ranks’
A British-based buyout firm and an Italian food manufacturer are vying for control of Princes Foods, one of Britain’s biggest tinned produce brands. Sky News… Read More »Epiris and Newlat in battle for tinned food giant Princes