ITV invests up to £3 million in Joe Wicks fitness app
Broadcasting giant ITV invests up to £3m in Joe Wicks' The Body Coach fitness app. The deal includes advertising across ITV channels and ITVX. Read the full story.
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NHS delays push patients to private scans from £300
Frustrated by long NHS waits, Brits are turning to private scanning services like Scan.com for faster health checks. Prices start at £300, with no GP referral needed. Learn how people are taking control of their wellbeing.
Cancer patients pay privately as NHS misses targets
Soaring numbers of UK cancer patients are using savings or private insurance for chemotherapy due to NHS waiting lists. New data reveals an alarming trend as key NHS cancer targets are missed. Read the full investigation.
Actors vote 99% to refuse AI body scanning
UK actors overwhelmingly back industrial action against AI scanning. Equity union to negotiate new protections as performers fight for control over their digital likeness. Read the full story.
UK actors vote 99% against AI scanning, threaten strike
UK actors' union Equity votes overwhelmingly to reject AI digital scanning, paving the way for potential industrial action in 2025. Read the full story.
Private parking tickets hit record 15.9 million
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.
Labour's Kendall hits back at Farage over diversity comments
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall brands Nigel Farage's criticism of diversity hiring 'ignorant' as she launches a new women in tech taskforce, aiming to tackle a £3.5bn talent drain.
Academics appeal Alabama DEI law ruling
Professors and students in Alabama appeal a court decision upholding a state law banning DEI initiatives in public universities, citing academic freedom concerns. Read the latest.
AA and RAC target £5bn valuations for London listings
The AA and RAC, Britain's roadside giants, are each pursuing £5bn valuations via potential sales or London stock market flotations. Explore the financial drivers behind this major market move.
Sports tycoon Tom Hicks dies at 79
Tom Hicks, the Texan businessman who owned Liverpool FC and Dallas sports franchises, has died at 79. Read about his legacy in sports and private equity.
Actors to vote on strike action over AI scanning
Performers' union Equity launches ballot on industrial action to secure protections against AI misuse of digital scans. Vote runs from 4 to 18 December.
Record £6.7bn pulled from equity funds pre-Budget
UK savers withdrew a record £6.7bn from stock funds in two months before the Budget, driven by tax hike fears. Discover the full impact on markets and investor sentiment.
BoE to stress test private credit and equity firms
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
Sycamore Gap Mystery: Inside the police investigation
How detectives solved the shocking felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall. A Channel 4 documentary reveals the painstaking probe that gripped the nation.
Smiths sells airport scanning business in £2bn deal
Engineering giant Smiths Group agrees a £2 billion sale of its Smiths Detection division to CVC Capital Partners. The move follows investor pressure to streamline the 170-year-old conglomerate.
Child actors underpaid and undervalued, agents warn
Young performers face poor pay and conditions, agents claim, with a Dickens revival highlighted. Could this deter the next generation of talent? Read the full report.
Sycamore Gap detective on 'unique' case and motive
Ahead of a new Channel 4 documentary, the detective on the Sycamore Gap tree felling case speaks out on the investigation's hurdles and the enduring mystery of the culprits' motive. Watch the documentary to learn more.
Pentagon cuts Boy Scouts ties over name and DEI
Exclusive: Pete Hegseth moves to end Pentagon's support for Scouting America, citing diversity push and removal of 'boy' from name. A 100-year partnership ends.
Sycamore Gap 'Trees of Hope' Planted Across UK
The first saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree have been planted, marking a new chapter for the beloved landmark. Discover where these 'trees of hope' are taking root.
First Sycamore Gap saplings planted across UK
The first saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree have been planted across the UK, marking a hopeful new chapter for the beloved landmark. Discover where these 'trees of hope' are taking root.
Sycamore Gap 'Trees of Hope' Planted Across UK
The first of 49 saplings grown from the felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted for National Tree Week, offering a living legacy from the iconic tree.
Sycamore Gap Saplings Planted as 'Trees of Hope'
The National Trust begins planting 49 saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree at poignant UK locations, ensuring its legacy lives on. Discover where these 'trees of hope' will grow.
First Sycamore Gap Saplings Planted After Illegal Felling
The first saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted across the UK, offering a living legacy of the beloved landmark. Discover where these 'trees of hope' are taking root.
Sycamore Gap Saplings Planted for National Tree Week
The first of 49 saplings grown from the felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted across the UK, offering a powerful symbol of regrowth and resilience. Discover where these 'trees of hope' are taking root.
Quadrant Sells Fitness First and Jetts Fitness
Quadrant Private Equity is putting its Fitness & Lifestyle Group, including Fitness First Australia and Jetts Fitness, up for sale. Discover the implications for the fitness market.
US Housing: 53% of Homes Lose Value in Market Shift
New data reveals 53% of US homes have declined in value over the past year - the highest level since 2012. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why experts call this a 'normalisation, not a crash'.
Walgreens ends holiday pay for hourly workers
Walgreens has cut paid holiday time for hourly staff after a private equity buyout, costing full-time employees hundreds of dollars annually. Discover the full impact.
WPP shares leap on takeover bid speculation
WPP's share price surged as much as 6% following reports of potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the implications for the UK's advertising giant.
Telegraph's £500m sale collapses, future uncertain
The £500m takeover of The Telegraph by US firm RedBird has collapsed, leaving Britain's famous newspaper in funding limbo. Discover what's next for the 170-year-old institution.
Khan's appointment signals crackdown on private equity
New York mayor-elect appoints ex-FTC chair Lina Khan to transition team, sending strong message to private equity firms over rent hikes and healthcare monopolies. Discover what this means for Wall Street.
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