By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Greggs said strong demand for its Festive Bakes, Christmas lunch baguettes and salted caramel lattes delivered a better-than-expected 9.4% rise in fourth-quarter like-for-like sales, sending its shares to a f…
Spain sees record demand for 10-year bond as economy inspires confidence
By Yoruk Bahceli and Emma Pinedo MADRID (Reuters) -Spain was set to raise 15 billion euros from a 10-year bond sale on Wednesday on the back of record investor demand exceeding 130 billion euros, its Treasury said on Wednesday, adding this demonstrated…
Kieran Maguire lifts lid on shocking value of West Ham’s London Stadium
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has lifted the lid on the shocking value of West Ham’s London Stadium as its owners release statement of accounts. Speculation has long surrounded the future ownership of West Ham’s home ground the London Stadium….
UN to vote on resolution demanding halt to Red Sea attacks
The U.N. Security Council scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution that would condemn and demand an immediate halt to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea area. The U.S. draft resolution, obtained late Tu…
RAC says the glare from bright car headlights is ‘dazzling’ more drivers
Car headlights on some vehicles are too bright and give-off too much of a glare for oncoming drivers, suggests new research by the RAC. The breakdown organisation is now calling on the government to ‘urgently’ investigate the issue after a survey sugge…
Allen & Overy paid out £2m to settle West Ham stadium dispute
By Maria Ward-Brennan Magic circle law firm Allen & Overy has paid out over £2m to settle a legal dispute with the owners of West Ham’s stadium. The Hammers moved into the London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park back in 2016 on a 99-year lease f…
Israeli soldiers have looted ‘millions’ from Gaza since war
Israeli soldiers have allegedly looted millions in money and other items from Gaza since the start of the war on the strip. Gaza’ government media office said it had received “dozens of certificates provided by residents of the Gaza Strip on the issue …
Report: Ex-Liverpool man becoming Brailsford’s top target for big Man Utd job amid Queiroz connection
Julian Ward is emerging as a top target for Manchester United as Sir Dave Brailsford eyes up a move for the former Liverpool man. A new era is awaiting Manchester United in 2024 after Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirmed his investment in the club on Christmas …
“Rangers are after another striker” – Gers insider drops exciting transfer claim
Rangers are waiting to see if they are going to be left with just one striker after Cyriel Dessers was out on standby for the African Cup of Nations. It was abundantly clear before Nigeria’s injury crisis that Gers boss Philippe Clement needed reinforc…
‘Glimpses of greatness’: Jenson Button admits 22-year-old driver needs to be more consistent this season
Jenson Button has told McLaren star Oscar Piastri that he needs to be more consistent in 2024 if he wants to challenge teammate Lando Norris. McLaren are expected to be one of the closest teams to Red Bull this year after their miraculous turnaround la…