“If your team doesn’t know what good looks like, then it’s unlikely they are going to achieve it.” COMMENTS made by one of the country’s most influential business experts towards the end of last year put the issue of leadership firmly in the spotlight. Anne Francke, the chief executive ofContinue Reading
As the dust settles on an explosive opening weekend to the 2024 Six Nations, the build-up to the second round of matches has begun. England took the step of announcing their 36-man party to prepare for Wales on Saturday, with both sides expected to finalise their match-day squads in theContinue Reading
A government initiative reminiscent of the famed “Tell Sid” campaign could soon see NatWest shares made available to the public, with plans potentially taking shape as early as June, according to an official from the entity managing the state’s nearly £7 billion stake in the bank. Speculation has been mountingContinue Reading
Barratt Developments has sealed a monumental £2.5 billion deal to acquire Redrow, propelling itself to the forefront as the nation’s largest housebuilder. Pending shareholder approval, this merger will fuse the capabilities of both entities, enabling them to construct nearly 23,000 homes across the UK and generate a turnover of £7.5Continue Reading
Her character weaves her way through sexual office politics, placating her co-workers, minimising herself and trying to progress her career all at once. “It felt like my story, and it felt like every woman I know’s story,” says Dynevor. “Whether it’s working in a very male-dominated environment or having aContinue Reading
Fears are growing within tennis that a new Super League could emerge.Continue Reading
The government’s energy secretary, Claire Coutinho, is facing a revolt from her climate minister, Graham Stuart, and senior officials over her decision to abandon plans for a “boiler tax” intended to promote the adoption of heat pumps. Stuart, the minister of state for climate, is reportedly contemplating resignation after CoutinhoContinue Reading
Liverpool have reportedly contacted Xabi Alonso about the prospect of taking over from Jurgen Klopp next season. He is said to be at the top of their shortlist of potential targets and is one of the most sought-after coaches in Europe after taking Bayer Leverkusen to the top of theContinue Reading
Country Singer Toby Keith Dies At 62 Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Tributes are pouring in for country music star Toby Keith, who has died aged 62. KeithContinue Reading
Vaping was invented (or at least so the story goes) by a Chinese chemist, whose father had recently died of lung cancer. In the beginning, then, it was pretty much explicitly intended to be a clearcut alternative to smoking, one that was far less harmful and that could hopefully saveContinue Reading
