(Alliance News) - The former chief executive officer of BT Group PLC is leading a possible takeover offer for pest control firm Rentokil Initial PLC, the Times reported on Sunday. Philip Jansen is in talks with private equity firms over a plan that would see him become executive chairman of the FTSE 100 company, the newspaper said without citing sources. The Times noted that Jansen is close to Bain Capital. Last month, Trian Fund Management LP, the firm of activist investor Nelson Peltz, became a top 10 shareholder, according to Bloomberg. By Tom Waite, Alliance News editorComments and questions to newsroom@alliancenews.comCopyright 2024 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Source:The Times
July 21, 2024 09:42 UTC
When it comes to giving praise, the U.K. and U.S. cultures are worlds apartNPR’s Scott Simon asks Chiara Brown of the Times of London about her recent piece observing how praise is doled out differently in the U.K. than it is in the U.S.SCOTT SIMON, HOST:You know, you're a great audience. She is a U.S.-born journalist who took a job at The Times of London and discovered that when it comes to praise, Britons can be understated. So when I got to the U.K., I was sort of used to a certain kind of lifestyle, used to a certain tone of praise. BROWN: I don't think there's anything wrong with praising people when it's genuine. So I think there's definitely room for some version of the American way here.
Source:The Times
July 21, 2024 09:02 UTC
Redefining Our Terms: “When an angry majority is demanding change, defending the status-quo is an extremist position.”, asked Laurie, eyeing suspiciously the two glasses of red wine deposited in front of him.“A nice drop of red. I thought you’d be keen to celebrate the French Far-Right’s victory with the ...
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2024 07:54 UTC
Donald Trump uses his first rally speech since an assassination attempt to praise leaders who Joe Biden has criticised as dictators and scold his Democratic rivals. Speaking to a crowd in Michigan on Saturday, Trump spoke of his fruitful relationships with Chinese president Xi Jinping, Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un while speaking about the need for word leaders to 'get along'. Soon after, Trump called Joe Biden 'crooked', and Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi 'crazy'
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2024 06:00 UTC
The Israeli Defense Forces said its fighter jets struck military targets in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah 'in response to the hundreds of attacks carried out against the state of Israel in recent months'. Airstrikes hit a refinery and electricity infrastructure, sparking a huge blaze. It was the first direct hit on Yemen since Houthis there began targeting Israel with missiles and drones last year.
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2024 05:19 UTC
Erik ten Hag may have unearthed the missing piece of the puzzle in United's midfieldManchester United may already have a player capable of solving their midfield issues in the shape of Toby Collyer. The Red Devils have already made two marquee signings recently, with Joshua Zirkzee joining the club from Bologna and Leny Yoro snubbing Real Madrid in favour of penning a five-year deal at the Theatre of Dreams. The 20-year-old was one of the Red Devils’ most impressive stars on Sunday afternoon at the Murrayfield Stadium, calmly receiving possession from his centre-backs before driving forward and feeding the ball to his more creative teammates. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read our Privacy PolicyCasemiro has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford
Source:Express
July 21, 2024 04:16 UTC
Microsoft global outage: What is going on across the world? Is this the biggest global outage ever? The past day was reportedly, the busiest for the airports in country, since the Covid pandemic. However, not much can be said about the sustenance of the current Microsoft global outage as some are of the opinion that this could take weeks to fix, with billions of dollars hanging in the bargain as time passes by.According to The Washington Post's report, not much impact of this global outage would be seen in the economy on a larger scale. Although, there are some alternative theories about the reasons of the global outage as well.
Source:The Times
July 21, 2024 00:28 UTC
The ways in which each version of “Hillbilly Elegy” avoids this crucial topic are different, but both are tragically ill-advised. sandwiched between slapdash social science commentary on the “lurking” “ethnic component.” Vance argues that the bad genes passed down through his Scots-Irish ancestors are the cause of the current social ills he is examining. He bases this argument almost entirely on a blog post from Discover magazine by a writer with a history of contributing to racist, far-right publications. But James Watson himself told me that he’s Scots-Irish, and that that is the best ethnic background to have! Well, I guess if Vance has a “lurking” “ethnic component,” that ought to disqualify him for the position of vice president.
Source:The Guardian
July 20, 2024 23:37 UTC
The Apollo began life as a cinema and dance hall complex named Green’s Playhouse after the family which owned it. In 1977, Apollo manager Jan Tomasik became known for defending new age music when the council was asked to prohibit one band in particular – The Stranglers. In 1979, the Apollo hosted ABBA playing their last ever British live performance at the end of a tour of the UK. Regular attendees could see the Apollo deteriorating in the early 1980s, and it was no surprise when the venue closed for good in 1985. The Apollo lives on in many memories, however, and retains its own special place in Glasgow’s history.
Source:The Times
July 20, 2024 23:26 UTC
That scene spread quickly online — it was even featured on the Hot Topics segment of “The View” — and Jason Kelce has since become something of a social media star. Building on the success of the popular podcast the brothers host and the Campbell’s Soup commercials they have starred in with their mother, he has regularly appeared in ads for hot sauce, charcoal and other consumer products. But since retiring from the N.F.L. in March, what happens for Jason off-mic and off-camera has become increasingly important. Since 2019, Mr. Kelce has personally invested in 20 companies, including some of the ones he represents in ads.
Source:The Times
July 20, 2024 21:26 UTC
Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }}The government could need up to £10bn extra to cover public sector pay increases if reports of a 5.5 per cent rise prove true, a leading economist has warned. Schools and hospitals are unlikely to be able to meet a 5.5 per cent pay rise from their existing budgets without making cuts elsewhere. Asked where the additional money for public sector pay rises could come from, Mr Johnson said: “It can only come from higher borrowing than they’re planning, higher taxes than they’re planning or cuts in spending elsewhere. There is no fourth option here.”But failing to meet the recommendations of the pay review bodies, expected to be published this month, would set up a clash with trade unions representing the 6 million public sector workers. “The pay review process is ongoing, and no final decisions have been made.
Source:The Times
July 20, 2024 20:09 UTC
More infoJames Tavernier’s time at Rangers could be coming to an end - where does the Light Blues skipper rank among the Ibrox greats? Andy Newport: Plenty of goals but not nearly enough medals is how I’d assess the right-back’s contribution these past nine years. Hart was exceptional in three years at Parkhead and his leadership and big saves were a huge contributor to three-in-a-row. Scott Burns: Killie face a tough tie against Cercle Brugge, who are among the five best teams in Belgium’s top flight. As punters, we should just be grateful that we’re still watching the best player ever to grace a golf course.
Source:Express
July 20, 2024 18:16 UTC
Woolacombe Beach is one of the UK’s and southwest England’s beaches of the year, according to the Times and Sunday Times annual best beaches guide. The 16th edition of the guide is the definitive and most comprehensive list of the UK's 50 best beaches. Chris Haslam, the award-winning chief travel writer at The Times and Sunday Times, personally visited and inspected all 50 beaches included in the guide in the past eight weeks. Criteria include water quality, cleanliness, accessibility, car-parking facilities, lifeguard presence, hygiene levels at restrooms and showers, and dog-friendliness. The 2024 guide only features beaches which are rated as ‘excellent’ for water quality by the national environment agencies.
Source:The Times
July 20, 2024 18:00 UTC
Due to the worldwide outages thanks to Crowdstrike and Microsoft, countless flights have been canceled and delayed. This has left people stranded in unfamiliar places, separated them from their luggage and caused chaos in every corner of the globe. If you're not currently on a trip or planning on flying soon, you're almost certainly feeling relief right now. As for the poor souls stuck at airports, this massive glitch has put a real damper on their plans. What it's like on the groundThe Microsoft / CrowdStrike outage has taken down most airports in India.
Source:The Guardian
July 20, 2024 17:13 UTC
Torrential rain has caused a bridge to collapse in northern China, killing at least 11 people and leaving more than 30 missing. The bridge over a river in Shangluo, Shaanxi province, buckled at about 8.40pm on Friday 'due to a sudden downpour and flash floods', the Xinhua agency said, citing the provincial public relations department. Images on state TV showed a partially submerged section of the bridge with the river rushing over it
Source:The Guardian
July 20, 2024 16:07 UTC