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Former Pru chief Fitzpatrick leads race to run St James’s Place

A former chief executive of Prudential is the leading candidate to become the next boss of St James’s Place (SJP), the FTSE-100 wealth manager....

by admin August 31, 2023

Former Pru chief Fitzpatrick leads race to run St James's Place

Politics

Is Rishi Sunak surrounding himself with people who tell him what he wants to hear?

The resignation of Ben Wallace was no surprise, but Rishi Sunak’s choice of replacement has ruffled some feathers. Wallace was by far the most...

by admin August 31, 2023

Is Rishi Sunak surrounding himself with people who tell him what he wants to hear?

Politics

Grant Shapps appointed UK’s new defence secretary, Downing Street says

Grant Shapps has been announced as the UK’s new defence secretary, as the prime minister carries out a mini-reshuffle at the top of government....

by admin August 31, 2023

Grant Shapps appointed UK's new defence secretary, Downing Street says

Business

Hundreds of job losses at Wilko confirmed as rescue bid collapses

Hundreds of job losses at Wilko have been confirmed after a bid to buy the entire business fell through. Administrators PwC said 269 roles...

by admin August 31, 2023

Hundreds of job losses at Wilko confirmed as rescue bid collapses

Politics

Ben Wallace resigns as defence secretary – read his letter in full

Ben Wallace has resigned as defence secretary ahead of an expected reshuffle from the prime minister. Mr Wallace had said he would resign from...

by admin August 31, 2023

Ben Wallace resigns as defence secretary - read his letter in full

World

North Korea stages simulation of ‘scorched earth’ nuclear strike on South Korea

North Korea has performed a simulated “scorched earth” nuclear strike on targets across South Korea. The exercise is in response to joint drills that...

by admin August 31, 2023

North Korea stages simulation of 'scorched earth' nuclear strike on South Korea

World

South Africa building fire: At least 58 killed in blaze in Johannesburg

At least 58 people have been killed in a fire in a multi-storey building in South Africa’s biggest city, authorities have said. Officials said...

by admin August 31, 2023

South Africa building fire: At least 58 killed in blaze in Johannesburg

Sports

Buescher win puts Wallace in playoffs; Elliott out

Associated Press Aug 26, 2023, 11:59 PM ET Chris Buescher won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night,...

by admin August 31, 2023

Buescher win puts Wallace in playoffs; Elliott out

Business

Electrified models help power UK car production up by almost a third

The UK car industry has declared it is “recovering” after production last month rose by almost a third compared to a year ago. The...

by admin August 31, 2023

Electrified models help power UK car production up by almost a third

Politics

Police given greater powers to sack rogue officers following Wayne Couzens and David Carrick scandals

Police officers who are found guilty of gross misconduct will face automatic dismissal under reforms designed to toughen up the disciplinary process following a...

by admin August 31, 2023

Police given greater powers to sack rogue officers following Wayne Couzens and David Carrick scandals

World

Blue supermoon: Stunning pictures capture lunar event around the world

Stunning pictures have captured the rare blue supermoon over the UK and other locations throughout the world. The moon appeared larger than usual as...

by admin August 31, 2023

Blue supermoon: Stunning pictures capture lunar event around the world

Sports

Sources: D.R. investigating 2nd Franco complaint

Jeff Passan, ESPNAug 30, 2023, 05:31 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity...

by admin August 31, 2023

Sources: D.R. investigating 2nd Franco complaint

Sports

Sources: Yanks add prospects Dominguez, Wells

Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterAug 30, 2023, 06:49 PM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of...

by admin August 31, 2023

Sources: Yanks add prospects Dominguez, Wells

Sports

CFP: No format changes until ACC ‘dust settles’

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterAug 30, 2023, 06:44 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University IRVING, Texas...

by admin August 31, 2023

CFP: No format changes until ACC 'dust settles'

Sports

Sources: Utah QB Rising likely out vs. Gators

Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 30, 2023, 04:49 PM ET Star Utah quarterback Cam Rising is doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Florida Gators and is...

by admin August 31, 2023

Sources: Utah QB Rising likely out vs. Gators

Sports

No. 5 LSU to be without RB Emery vs. No. 8 FSU

Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterAug 30, 2023, 11:43 AM ET Close Covers the SEC. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of Auburn University. For the...

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No. 5 LSU to be without RB Emery vs. No. 8 FSU

Sports

‘They’re the best, and it’s not even close’: MLB execs on how to beat the Braves

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterAug 30, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Does...

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'They're the best, and it's not even close': MLB execs on how to beat the Braves

Project launched to bust myth breast cancer is ‘white person’s disease’

More must be done to fight the “broad misperception” black women “don’t suffer as much from breast cancer”, experts have said. They said the...

by admin August 30, 2023

Project launched to bust myth breast cancer is 'white person's disease'

World

Gabon coup: This should not be mistaken for people power

Another day, another coup on the continent. Chad, Sudan, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and now Gabon. Gunfire was heard in Libreville moments after...

by admin August 30, 2023