A television channel majority-owned by media entrepreneur David Montgomery will buy from Lord Lebedev, owner of the capital’s weekly Standard, the operating license for a television channel centered in London. Sky News has learned that Local TV Ltd, which was acquired by Mr Montgomery in 2017, is set to announce a deal to buy the … Read more
Outside, it’s the dark middle of winter. We are right in the middle of some of the best farmland in the country. But inside the cavernous warehouse we arrived at, you would have no idea of any of this: there is no daylight; it feels like it could be any time of day, any season … Read more
The owners of Shawbrook Group, the mid-sized UK lender, are drawing up plans to revive London’s moribund listings sector with an initial public offering, valuing it at more than £2bn. Sky News has learned that BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital, which took Shawbrook private in 2017, are set to appoint Goldman Sachs to oversee … Read more
‘Breaking Bad’ Stars Meet Fans in Boston ‘Breaking Bad’ Stars Meet Fans in Boston 00:52 THE House made famous by the TV series “Breaking Bad” is for sale, and the owners of the otherwise unassuming home in one of Albuquerque’s oldest neighborhoods are hoping the property’s role in the long-running series will help them to … Read more
Donald Trump said the UK was making “a very big mistake” in its fossil fuel policy – and should “get rid of the wind turbines”. In a post published Friday on his social media platform, Truth Social, Mr. Trump shared news from November that a US oil producer was pulling out of the North Sea, … Read more
Tide, the business banking platform, has hired advisers to orchestrate a new share sale as it continues rapid growth in the UK and overseas. Sky News understands Tide has held discussions with investment banks including Morgan Stanley about launching a major fundraiser worth more than £50m in the coming months. The stock sale could include … Read more
Concerns about foodborne illnesses are on the rise, public health expert explains why Concerns about foodborne illnesses are on the rise, public health expert explains why 04:21 Bags of broccoli florets sold at Walmart stores in 20 U.S. states have been recalled after random testing revealed the presence of listeria in a sample of the … Read more
An outsourcing group backed by Lord Hammond, the former chancellor of the exchequer, is among the suitors surrounding Telent, a major provider of digital infrastructure services. Sky News has learned that Amey, which suffered years of financial difficulties before being bought by two private equity firms in 2022, has made an indicative offer to buy … Read more
Dating apps changed singles’ lives forever when they brought swiping, liking, and ghosting to the masses. Today, almost two million people in the UK use online dating services to find love, according to Statista. But in the 12 years since Tinder revolutionized romance, many people say they’ve fallen out of love with the process. “Most … Read more
The typical household could see their major bills rise by almost £270 by April, Sky News analysis suggests. The increasing costs of energy, water and housing tax would exceed inflation and increase the pressure on family budgets. The first impact will be felt from New Year’s Daywith the national cap on energy prices increasing for … Read more