Bookmaking giant William Hill is confirmed as being behind secret takeover talks with mobile gambling firm Probability as new City disclosure rules come into force... more
"Bottom fishing and pharmaceuticals." That's how traders described their activities this morning. Luckily they meant nothing more than looking for the cheapest possible stocks... more
Betfair is shifting to Gibraltar to avoid the UK's 15% tax on betting profits, which will save it, and cost the Treasury, more than £18 million a year... more
Boots might have moved its headquarters from here to Switzerland, but even customers who are irritated by this move still keep shopping at the stores... more
William Hill boss Ralph Topping warns his business is being killed by the rise of new gambling exchanges such as Betfair which enjoy a less-punishing tax regime... more
Spain's interior minister has apologised after his police chased suspected smugglers into Gibraltar's waters and tried to arrest them feet from the British colony... more
Detachment from the Royal Marines will be the guests of honour at the Lord Mayor's Show tomorrow, marking their return from Afghanistan after three years' service... more
Soho’s redevelopment gained pace today as a husband-and-wife team running luxury hotels in the capital struck a deal to redevelop Ham Yard, a derelict former Second Word War bombsite close to Shaftesbury Avenue ... more
Soho's redevelopment gained pace as a husband-and-wife team running luxury hotels in the capital struck a deal to redevelop Ham Yard, a derelict former Second World War bomb-site close to Shaftesbury Avenue... more
Ronnie Nathan is the tanned, real-estate veteran who jointly fronts the annual Variety Club property lunch at the Hilton each May. He is the shorter one in the loud tie and grey, chinstrap beard. Most diners have no idea that the 67-year-old ran a listed retail developer called Waterglade until he was ousted in 1992. ... more
Ladbrokes is following William Hill by sending its online sports betting arm to Gibraltar. The bookie said this is a result of high UK tax and competitive pressure ... more
Horse racing: Officials at Haydock have sought to allay fears that the ground will be too firm for classy filly High Heeled to take her place in the Lancashire Oaks... more
Horse racing: Johnny Murtagh has jumped off a dual Group 1 winner to ride a talented but largely unproven stable-mate in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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