Purplebricks, the online real estate agent belonging to Sir Charles Dunstone, one of the most prolific entrepreneurs in Great Britain, parachuted in an acting director general 18 months after its cancellation of the London stock market. Sky News learned that the shareholders of Strike, the parent company of Purplebricks, were informed this week that Stuart … Read more
Ewan Venters, the former Fortnum & Mason chief, joins the board of directors of Paul Smith Ltd, the best known design company for his striped fashion clothes. Sky News understands that Mr. Venters, who recently resigned as a boss of the Global Contemporary Art Gallery Hauser & Wirth, has agreed to become a non -executive … Read more
The policy expert, home insurer, engine and pet with 1.5 million British customers must highlight his growth ambitions by appointing former Aviva Mark Wilson chief as a new president. Sky News learned that Mr. Wilson, who also headed the Asian AIA insurance company, will become president of the monthly company after the Cinven buyout company … Read more
Saim Ayub is helped off the field after being injured during the first day of the second international cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on January 3, 2025. – AFP LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday that star batsman Saim Ayub will be … Read more
A leading construction industry body has warned the Prime Minister that the measures unveiled in the Budget would “fatally harm” the sector’s family businesses, worsening the corporate backlash the Government has faced since late October. In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer seen by Sky News, Steve Mulholland, chief executive of the Construction Plant-hire Association … Read more
The police are investigating “dozens of people” at the Post Office and Fujitsu, announced the head of a national operation. A team of 100 agents nationwide is investigating potential suspects and their involvement in the Post Office scandal. Hundreds of deputy postmasters were wrongly prosecuted for stealing from their branches between 1999 and 2015 after … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press conference on the Champions Trophy at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, August 26, 2024. – X/@TheRealPCB We will not allow unilateral decisions to be taken, Mohsin Naqvi pledges. “Decisions cannot be limited to the Champions Cup.” Pakistan is fully prepared to host the tournament: PCB Chairman. With … Read more
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press conference after inspecting the development work at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on November 18, 2024, ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. – Screengrab via Geo News PCB is in direct contact with the ICC, awaiting a response: Mohsin Naqvi. Criticizing India, Naqvi emphasizes the separation of sports … Read more