How a sports billionaire threatens to upend Wall Street

Mark Walter’s much-copied strategy of leveraging insurers to build an empire has drawn regulatory scrutiny

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The sports billionaire threatening to upend Wall Street

Mark Walter’s much-copied strategy of leveraging insurers to build an empire has drawn regulatory scrutiny

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

UK housebuilder profits set to fall 12% as ‘relentless grind’ drags on

Profits forecast to decline this year as developers resort to bulk sales to shift homes in sluggish market

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Singapore Inc’s AI ace card in rivalry with Hong Kong

Close relations with both US and China mean the latest AI models are easily accessible in the city-state

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Labour’s rental reforms disrupt student market and lengthen lettings process

Renters’ Rights Act locks international students out of housing market while pushing prospective tenants into double rents

Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against higher bank taxes

JPMorgan chief’s call to John Healey is part of lobbying by financial services sector ahead of October Budget

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Far-right Israeli minister advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ Gazans each night

Itamar Ben-Gvir also calls for re-establishment of Jewish settlements in the Palestinian enclave

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

London’s flood defence may need replacing far sooner than expected due to extreme weather

Thames Barrier upgrade could cost at least £20bn, senior government officials warn

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

California billionaires add millions to bolster fight against wealth tax

Tech owner Chris Larsen and venture capitalist John Doerr step up efforts to kill proposed 5% levy on the rich

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Rayner reforms planning to protect England’s pubs and boost housebuilding

Ministers to encourage property developments close to train, tram and underground stations

Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026