Private equity firm behind Six Nations rugby considers bid for Telegraph | Telegraph Media Group
The private equity group, which runs the Six Nations tournament and English Premiership rugby, is considering a bid for The Telegraph as the deadline for the first round of bidding for the newspaper group approaches this week. CVC Capital Partners, which manages 186 billion euros (156 billion pounds) in assets and floated 15 billion euros […]
Every water firm in England and Wales under investigation over sewage spills | Water industry
The water regulator has taken action against four more water companies, including Severn Trent and United Utilities, meaning all wastewater treatment companies in England and Wales are under investigation over sewage spills. Ofwat is Formal notice was issued It called on Dúr Cymru Welsh Water, Hafren Dyfdwy, Severn Trent and United Utilities to provide evidence […]
Treasuries slip, dollar firm as markets grapple with US politics By Reuters – Investing.com
Investing.com — The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Monday as expectations of a rate cut in September increased after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said recent inflation readings boosted confidence. As of 4 PM ET (9 PM GMT), the was up 210 points, or 0.5%, to close at a record […]
REPORT: Morgan Wallen’s Agent Takes Over As His Manager, Duo Set To Launch New Firm
Morgan Wallen’s longtime agent, Austin Neal, is taking over as his manager, multiple reports confirmed Thursday. Wallen and Neal are launching a new firm called Sticks Management, where the “Last Night” singer will be the sole client, according to MusicRow. Wallen was previously under the wing of Big Loud Management. Wallen’s relationship with the firm’s […]
NYC’s MetLife Building picks major firm to run iconic tower in surprise twist
The MetLife Building, the crown jewel of the Grand Central East Midtown office district, is set to bring all of its assets under a single owner and manager, Realty Check has learned. In a move that surprised industry insiders, CBRE secured triple crown status for the office tower, acting as property manager, asset manager and […]
NYC sues Colo. military consulting firm over $5M in pandemic mask money
No masks, no money! A “military and security consulting” firm that failed to fulfill a promise to ship COVID masks to New York at the peak of the pandemic is being sued by New York City for return of a failed $15 million contract. The Colorado-based company was desperate to hold on to some of […]
Biden Green Loan Czar To Shell Out Over $1 Billion To Firm Linked To His Old Trade Group — And His Current Office
The Biden administration’s green loan czar is looking to loan more than $1 billion to a green technology company that is connected to his old trade association and his current federal office. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) Director Jigar Shah announced Tuesday that his office has reached a conditional commitment to loan […]
White-shoe law firm to screen job applicants for anti-Israel protests
A top law firm whose clients include Goldman Sachs, Google and Tesla will reportedly screen job applicants for whether they have taken part in inflammatory anti-Israel protests. Sullivan & Cromwell has hired HireRight, a firm that specializes in background checks, to vet pro-Palestinian law school graduates who apply for work at the firm. The New […]
Elon Musk’s X could see major fines in Europe amid tech firm crackdown
Elon Musk’s social media site X faces a hefty fine for failing to police dangerous content, the latest in a crackdown by European Union regulators on big tech companies. The committee announced in December that it would investigate X over the spread of illegal content and misinformation linked to the war between Israel and Hamas. […]
Major Dem Political Outfit Doled Out Lucrative Contract To Firm Owned By Board Member
One of the largest Democratic money operations in the United States approved a six-figure consulting contract for a firm owned by one of its board members, fitting into a broader pattern of insiders profiting from left-of-center philanthropy. Priorities USA is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that has spent well over $100 million since 2016 supporting liberal […]