Image rights payments for footballer Geovanni at centre of Hull City tax dispute
Hull City football club are embroiled in a tax dispute over image rights payments relating to former midfielder Geovanni Gomez.
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McDonald’s could face first UK strike after workers back industrial action
US fast-food giant McDonald's could face its first strike on British soil after workers at two restaurants backed a call for industrial action.
Owning a second home ‘still a minority sport’ despite 30% rise
The proportion of adults in families owning multiple properties has seen a 30% surge during the 21st Century alone, according to a think-tank.
Midday rally fades as sporting goods stocks are penalised
US stocks slumped in the final minutes of trading Friday and ended a rough week with more losses.
McDonald’s could face first UK strike after workers back industrial action
US fast-food giant McDonald's could face its first strike on British soil after workers at two restaurants backed a call for industrial action.
TV veteran Sir Bruce Forsyth has died at the age of 89
TV veteran Sir Bruce Forsyth has died today at the age of 89, his manager has said.
RBS chief vows to change ‘too white, too male’ boardroom culture
The chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland has pledged to help tackle a lack of diversity in British boardrooms by combating a "too white and too male" culture.
Southern, Arriva Rail North and Merseyrail workers announce new strike dates
Workers at three rail companies are to launch a fresh wave of strikes in long-running disputes over staffing and driver-only trains.
Persimmon results to give indication of state of play in housing market
The state of Britain's housing market will again be brought into sharp focus next week when housebuilder Persimmon reveals its half-year results.
UK sees record tourist numbers after pound’s post-Brexit plunge
The Brexit-induced collapse in sterling helped push tourist numbers to a record high in June, with overseas visitors splashing out a total of £2.2 billion.
Vince Cable slams ‘environmentally irresponsible’ sale of Green Investment Bank
Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable has hit out at the Government's sale of the Green Investment Bank (GIB), branding the move as "environmentally irresponsible".
Salmon and whisky sales offer comfort as food trade deficit grows for UK
Sterling's slump has caused Britain's food and drink trade deficit to balloon, despite salmon and whisky sales helping exports touch a record high.
South West Trains price cap agreed to keep ticket prices ‘in line with market’
A price cap will be put in place on the South West Trains rail franchise as part of measures to spare passengers potentially higher fares and a worse service.
Heineken pub offer satisfies watchdog over takeover of Punch Taverns
Britain's competition watchdog has accepted proposals by Heineken to offload pubs in 33 areas to satisfy antitrust concerns over its £403 million takeover of Punch Taverns.
Think tank urges UK to commit to unilateral free trade post Brexit
Import tariffs are a form of "self-harm" and should be scrapped after Brexit to lower prices for consumers, according to a free market think tank.
Benefits reforms criticised amid fall in number of disabled motorists
The number of disabled motorists has fallen by nearly 80,000 in just two years, prompting fresh criticism of Government reforms to disability benefits.
Pensioners seeking sun and fun should head to West Sussex
West Sussex offers the best quality of life for retired people, according to a study covering England and Wales.
US stocks tumble to worst loss in three months
US stocks have plunged as losses for Cisco Systems hurt technology companies while Wal-Mart declined after its latest quarterly report.
FTSE 100 dragged down as Kingfisher shares plunge to three-year low
The FTSE 100 fell into the red on Thursday, weighed down by Kingfisher shares which tumbled to three-year lows following a weak sales report from B&Q.
Struggling Ericsson not ruling out UK job cuts in cost-reduction plan
Ericsson has refused to rule out job cuts in the UK as it embarks on a major cost-cutting drive that may put thousands of staff at risk.
Education watchdog brands learndirect training ‘inadequate’
The UK's largest adult training and apprenticeships provider has been rated "inadequate" by the education watchdog.
Big loss for Homebase owner as revamp costs damage trade
The Australian owner of DIY chain Homebase posted a loss last year after trading was hit by costs linked to an overhaul of the retailer's store estate.
Asda cheers first quarterly sales rise in three years
Asda has posted its first quarterly sales growth in three years as a fightback led by chief executive Sean Clarke begins to bear fruit.
Food spending boosts retail sales in July
Retail sales outstripped expectations last month as inflation-squeezed shoppers spent more money on food.
Teenager opts for apprenticeship with finance giant amid university debt fears
The possible burden of very hefty student debt played a part in one talented school-leaver's decision to pick a professional apprenticeship over university.
Eyes down as numbers fall for Mecca Bingo operator Rank
Mecca Bingo operator Rank Group has reported falling full year profits as it pointed to a "challenging" UK market.
Wet summer blamed for second quarter dip in sales at B&Q
Sales at B&Q tumbled in the second quarter, with the firm blaming wetter than usual summer weather for the slump.
Britons ‘tightening their purse strings’ amid dip in consumer confidence
The number of Britons cutting down on household spending is at the highest level for two years as consumer confidence continues to plummet following the Brexit vote.
Electric Jukebox planning IPO in bid for top family music entertainment product
Music entertainment firm Electric Jukebox has announced its intention for a stock market flotation next year as it looks to take on the likes of Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
Trump decries monument removals and ‘history being ripped apart’
US President Donald Trump has decried the rising movement to pull down monuments to leading Confederate figures, declaring that the nation is seeing "the history and culture of our great country being ripped apart".
‘Phenomenal’ achievement hailed as Cornish fish restaurant named best in UK
A Cornish fish restaurant has been named the best in the UK - knocking Cumbria's L'Enclume into second place after five years at the top.
Still a lot to be done in Brexit negotiations, PM admits
Theresa May has admitted there is "a lot to be done" in Brexit negotiations amid reports that Cabinet ministers believe talks on a future trade relationship could be delayed until Christmas.
