21 h. ago Jared Kushner – and three Arab monarchies – are at the heart of the Paramount

The president’s son-in-law is once again at the center of an international business deal that will require administration approvalOn Monday, Paramount Skydance launched a $108bn takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, the entertainment giant that owns Hollywood movie studios, along with CNN, HBO and other media businesses. The bid is led by David Ellison, son of the tech billionaire Larry Ellison – a prominent Donald Trump supporter and Republican donor. Netflix had already prevailed over Paramount in a previous bidding competition for the purchase, but Trump announced on Sunday that he would “be involved” in his administration’s review of the Netflix deal. The president suggested the sale “could be a problem” because Netflix is already dominant in the US streaming market.Paramount left out a significant fact in the press release announcing its offer: the bid includes funding from the private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, as well as three Arab monar...

Politics

26 h. ago What will be the cost of Keir Starmer’s new medicines deal with Donald Trump? British lives | Aditya Chakrabortty

More than £3bn that could have been used for UK patients will go to big pharma for its branded products – money for care siphoned off for profitOf Arthur Scargill it was said that he began each day with two newspapers. The miners’ leader read the Morning Star of course, but only after consulting the Financial Times. Why did a class warrior from Yorkshire accord such importance to the house journal of pinstriped Londoners? Before imbibing views, he told a journalist, he wanted “to get the facts”.In that spirit, let us parse a deal just struck by the governments of Donald Trump and Keir Starmer. You may not have heard much about this agreement on medicine, but it is huge in both financial and political significance – and Downing Street could not be more proud. A “world-beating deal,” boasts the science minister, Patrick Vallance. It “paves the way for the UK to become a global hub for life sciences,” claims the business secretary, Peter Kyle, with the government press release adding: ...

Economics

40 h. ago Brits say high streets have declined as calls grow for more support for businesses

LOW business rates, slashing energy bills and reducing corporation tax are the key measures Brits want to see implemented to help small businesses. Some 77% of adults agree small businesses deserve more support from government and local authorities. A poll of 2,000 adults found reducing red tape (41%), simplifying the tax code (35%) and lowering...

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40 h. ago Small businesses need lower taxes and energy costs, UK survey finds

New research shows 77% of adults believe small businesses deserve greater backing from government, with calls to cut business rates and slash energy costs

Economics

41 h. ago Leon to shut restaurants and cut jobs as administrators appointed

Leon, the popular British fast food chain, has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators Quantuma with the aim of creating a "leaner business"

Society

56 h. ago Ads for ‘misleading’ prostate supplements and home testing kits banned

The Advertising Standards Authority said misleading claims could give false reassurance or make it harder to know when to speak to a doctor.

Events

67 h. ago New York City braces for new casinos as gambling surge in US worries experts

Three proposed casinos approved as researchers say they take money from businesses and increase addictionNew York City will probably soon see three new casinos, whose owners could rake in profits because of a recent surge in gambling in the United States that has some campaigners worried.The New York gaming facility location board this week approved three proposed casinos in the US’s largest city – two in Queens and one in the Bronx – after determining the businesses would create new jobs and generate billions in tax revenue, according to the group’s report. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Frank Sinatra's daughter Nancy says he 'loathed' Trump as he's 'wrong in so many ways'

Nancy Sinatra revealed her songstress father was not a fan of the controversial businessman-turned President, as she blasted him for his policies adding it was "not their America"

Politics

3 d. ago Air France to add route between London Gatwick and Paris CDG

Air France to add route between London Gatwick and Paris CDG  Business Travel News Europe

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3 d. ago Advertising's next "big thing" will be smaller than you imagine

In 2026, expect thousands of jobs to be replaced or reduced

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6 d. ago Stalybridge accountancy firm wins EFL competition for work with Oldham Athletic

Longden & Co Ltd has been part of the Stalybridge community since 2008, supporting local businesses with trusted accounting advice and extending that care to grassroots sport

Economics

7 d. ago World Cup ‘94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issuesWhenever the modern era of American soccer began (the 1994 World Cup? Or the 1990 appearance by the US men? Or the 1991 World Cup win by the US women?), Alan Rothenberg was a key player.Rothenberg came up as a lawyer under Jack Kent Cooke, owner of Washington’s NFL team, the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, the LA Kings of the NHL, and – crucially, the Los Angeles Wolves of the North American Soccer League (NASL), a team that started life fielding mostly players from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Continue reading...

Sport

7 d. ago Spanish holiday hotspot rolls out major change for UK tourists

Businesses are adapting to changing travel trends

Politics

8 d. ago Businesswoman who made millions from adult film empire buys historic hotel which once hosted The Beatles

IT once hosted an up and coming new band called The Beatles.

Economics

8 d. ago US private employers unexpectedly shed 32,000 jobs in November in biggest drop since 2023

Small establishments lost 120,000 jobs last month, which economists attributed to tariffs on imports that have raised costs for businesses

Society

8 d. ago The Greater Manchester businesses forced to bring in administrators in November

Business leaders who have been delaying major investment or recruitment decisions will have been hoping for measures that help restore confidence in the November budget, according to an expert

Sport

9 d. ago Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over ‘misleading’ claims

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said all three brands failed to provide evidence to support claims made

Events

9 d. ago Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned for exaggerating sustainability claims

The Advertising Standards Authority said ads for all three brands used the term ‘sustainable’ without providing any evidence to support the claims.

Events

9 d. ago Betway ad featuring Sir Lewis Hamilton banned for appeal to under

It is the second gambling ad featuring Sir Lewis banned for appealing to under-18s in the past two months.

Events

9 d. ago Blossom Hill maker slumps as punters lose their taste for budget wine

The maker of Blossom Hill wine has been forced to write down the value of its US business, as the global alcohol industry continues to struggle to adapt to shifting drinking habits.

Economics