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Exeter members to vote on takeover by US backers

Exeter members to vote on takeover by US backersImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England internationals Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Henry Slade both play for ExeterByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished17 minutes ago4 CommentsExeter Chiefs have finalised a proposed takeover by an American backer as the investor influx to Prem Rugby continues.The Devon club will now put the offer to a vote by their 700 members in a special general meeting early next month.Approached by BBC...

Pakistan Aims to Handover Airline Control to New Buyer in April

Pakistan’s government is planning to handover the control of its national carrier to the Arif Habib Group-led consortium by the end of this month, as the South Asian nation moves to meet a key International monetary Fund condition of selling its stakes in state-owned firms.

What Dubai Chambers’ new Manila office means for UAE-Philippines trade growth

Dubai: Dubai International Chamber, part of Dubai Chambers, has expanded its international footprint with the opening of a new representative office in Manila, a strategic move aimed at accelerating trade and investment flows between Dubai and the Philippines.The launch has reflected Dubai’s broader ambition to reinforce its position as a global business hub while creating platforms that connect companies, investors, and institutions across priority international markets.Get updated faster and f...

Fuel rationing on the table as crisis-hit Pakistan faces energy shock

Fuel rationing on the table as crisishit Pakistan faces energy shock

Preferred bidder identified to take control of Speciality Steel

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Russia recovers 32 oil, gas, transport infrastructure enterprises in 2025

Prosecutor General Alexandr Gutsan noted that the effectiveness of government measures to improve citizens’ quality of life largely depended on economic stability, making the strengthening of the state’s property and financial base a key supervisory priority

UK energy bills 'better help' update for people on PIP, DLA and AA

UK energy bills 'better help' update for people on PIP, DLA and AAThe Government has issued an update on energy bills as the UK faces growing pressures due to the war in IranCommentsMoneyRobert Rowlands Deputy editor, money and lifestyle, content hub13:22, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMartin McCluskey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), in the House of Commons(Image: Parliament TV)The government has released an update on energy bills as the...

Brazil Taps Euro Bond Market for First Time in Over a Decade

Brazil is returning to international debt markets with its first sale of euro-denominated bonds in over a decade, joining a wave of emerging-market borrowers seeking to diversify their funding sources.

Snap to lay off 1,000 employees, CEO Evan Spiegel's memo puts it on AI

Snapchat's parent company is laying off 16% of its global workforce, impacting around 1,000 employees, as it pivots towards profitable growth and integrates AI to enhance efficiency. CEO Evan Spiegel announced the move, aiming to slash costs by over $500 million by 2026 to achieve net-income profitability.

Is Middle East Unrest Driving Wealth Back to Europe?

Laurent Ramsey, Managing Partner of Pictet Group and Chairman of Pictet Asset Management, joins Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll on Bloomberg Radio to discuss the market outlook after weeks of geopolitical tension. He explains why long-term investing remains key, how wealthy clients are diversifying across regions, and whether Europe could benefit from shifting capital flows. The conversation also covers risks in private markets, the impact of AI on finance and cybersecurity threats. (Source:...

Hedge Funds Built for Crypto Turn to Oil and Gold on 24/7 Venues

For years, crypto hedge funds operated inside a marketplace most of Wall Street never saw — trading tokens around the clock on platforms with no closing bell, no clearing house, and no regulatory oversight. The strategies were exotic, the returns were volatile, and the entire operation ran on infrastructure that never slept.

Franco Manca set to close 16 restaurants placing more than 200 jobs at risk

Franco Manca set to close 16 restaurants placing more than 200 jobs at riskRestaurant chain Franco Manca is set to shut around 16 restaurants as part of a restructuring which will hit around 225 jobs with the parent company blaming taxesCommentsNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter13:01, 15 Apr 2026Updated 13:12, 15 Apr 2026View ImageJobs are at risk with restaurants closing(Image: christopher megrath)More than 200 jobs are at risk after Franco Manca says it is set to shut around 16 restaurants as part o...

Dubai offices cross Dh5,130 per square foot as big-ticket deals double in prime districts

Dubai: Office values across Dubai’s main business districts continued to rise in 2025, led by Downtown Dubai where average sales prices reached Dh5,130 per square foot, up 29% from Dh3,986 a year earlier, according to Knight Frank.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.High-value transactions increased sharply, with 167 office deals above Dh10 million completed during the year, a 114% increase on 2024, pointing to sustained investor demand for income-generating assets in e...

US military turns around 6 ships, ‘completely’ halts trade from Iran’s ports amid blockade

The U.S. military on Tuesday said it has turned six ships around in its effort to “completely” halt trade from Iran’s ports — the first effort since President Trump imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Within the first 24 hours of the blockade, six merchant vessels complied with U.S. forces to turn around…

Risky Bond Sales Sweep Europe at Fastest Pace Since War Shock

Financial borrowers are rushing to sell riskier bonds in Europe at the fastest pace since before the war in the Middle East began, signaling buoyant credit market sentiment on potential talks to end the conflict.

Russia offers oil relief as US blocks Iran exports   

Moscow can replace Tehran’s crude supplies to China, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said       Russia can plug any oil supply gap triggered by the Middle East conflict and help China and other countries withstand US “aggressive adventures,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, signaling Moscow is ready to offset shortages if Iranian exports are squeezed.  US President Donald Trump announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for...

DWTC Hospitality serves 1.28 million visitors in 2025 as mega events fuel growth

Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre’s (DWTC) hospitality arm delivered its strongest-ever annual performance in 2025, serving 1.28 million visitors across 2,578 events.The figure marks a 37 per cent rise from the 930,000 visitors served in 2024, underlining the emirate’s rising appeal as a hub for international conferences, exhibitions and corporate gatherings.DWTC Hospitality, which provides catering and event services across major venues including the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition...

Saga returns to profit and set for further growth as travel business booms

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