Warnings of recession flash as GDP drops in UK
Recession fears have returned with latest official figures showing GDP unexpectedly fell 0.3 per cent in October. Economists in London had been predicting output to be flat in the month and one said...
Goals came late in Arsenal’s win back to top
LONDON, DEC 18Despite dominating the first half’s play, it wasn’t until later in the game that Arsenal were able to ensure full points with a 2-0 win over Brighton. Arsenal went into the attack...
Business backs Britain with £30 billion booster
Some of the world’s biggest businesses have committed to invest a total of nearly £30 billion in Britain, the government announced recently ahead of a major investment summit. World-leading...
Tottenham slam four on return to winning ways
London: After an unbeaten spell of 11 matches, including nine victories, from the start of the season, Tottenham Hotspur seemed to have lost their way with four defeats in five consecutive Premier...
Hammers hit back with Spurs on losing streak
London: Tottenham Hotspurs manager Ange Postecoglou must be wondering where it’s going wrong as his team suffered their fourth defeat in five consecutive games, having slipped from being five points...
Goals galore in Arsenal’s last-gasp win
LUTON: With a headed goal in desperation in the dying seconds of this thrilling encounter, Arsenal completed a 4-3 win at Luton which keeps them at the top of the Premier League. It was a game that...
Immigration remains a major problem for the UK
Immigration was a major issue at the referendum in June 2016 on Britain leaving the European Union and it hugely influenced the voting at the time. While there has since been a change in people’s...
It’s been difficult days in the world of crypto.
An explosive few days for crypto has seen Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao – Chief Executive Officer of leading crypto exchange Binance – sensationally resign last week after pleading guilty to money...
Villa move up Premier League table
London: With a goal in each half, Aston Villa inflicted injury-ravaged Tottenham’s third consecutive defeat in the Premier League and in the process moved into the top-four, just two points off the...
Investment firms have opportunity for acquisitions.
The M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity is on the up after a somewhat lean period. The current market environment is “as good a time as any” for investment firms to make acquisitions says...
Tough new US tech laws could open up a new UK market
A burgeoning branch of Fintech promises a £10 billion opportunity for British business – if only Britain gets the regulation right. As a report by Policy Exchange, published last month argues, an...
Late Chelsea goal draws level in thriller
LONDON: This highly entertaining game had everything in it. There was excitement, tension, drama and a cluster of goals, the football was simply scintillating. It was perhaps, appropriate that honours...
Saka shines as Arsenal ease past Sevilla
London : With a goal in each half, Arsenal’s win against Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium took them to the brink of Champions League knockout stages with three wins in four Group B matches.Arsenal...
London Stock Exchange beats Europe in cash raises
The London Stock Exchange has shown signs of life this year as new figures revealed the capital had surged ahead of European rivals in terms of cash raised by listed companies.Firms listed on...
UK to swerve recession as inflation slows
The UK will avoid a recession despite the impact of the Bank of England’s (BoE) interest rate hikes, new forecasts from the EY (Ernst & Young) Item Club say. In its new autumn forecast, EY predicted...
City ease to win Manchester derby
Manchester: In a dominating display, which included a brace in goals by Erling Haaland, Manchester City inflicted an embarrassing 3-0 defeat on their rivals from across the town.City manager Pep...
Dealmaking dominance by JPMorgan despite fees crash
As the world’s biggest banks have seen revenue shrink by $13.2 billion amid an ongoing dealmaking drought, JPMorgan has extended its lead at the top of investment banking fee league tables. The US...
Arsenal hit back with late goals to clinch point
LONDON: Honours were shared in this London derby after Chelsea had dominated for the major part of the match and then conceded two goals to Arsenal in a space of seven minutes.Disappointed at the...
Senators press for journalist’s release from jail
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a resolution pressing Russia to release Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been in jail for six months after being arrested while...
Banks and finance firms face Paris talent crunch
After Brexit, hundreds of traders moved from London to Paris, attracted in part by generous tax breaks that allow them to take home more of their pay. Now banks and lobby groups are calling for an...