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Hong Kong woos family offices in bid to boost post-Covid growth

Hong Kong will host an “invitation only” meeting for some of the world’s richest family offices next month, as the city battles Singapore to attract private wealth and resuscitate its pandemic-battered economy. The Wealth for Good in Hong Kong summit in late March will target representatives of some of the world’s richest families, according to […]

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Kate Forbes suffers big setback in bid to become Scotland’s first

Kate Forbes, Scotland’s finance secretary, suffered a major setback in her bid to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National party leader and first minister after key backers dropped their support over her stance on same-sex marriage. Forbes, previously the bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Sturgeon, was on Tuesday struggling to stave off a backlash among SNP […]

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Business

NBC Sports hopes to make an aggressive bid to bring back the NBA,

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) attempts a basket in front of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second half during game three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Kyle Terada | USA Today Sports Cue up John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock” – “The NBA on NBC” may be returning, if […]

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Sports

Worcester Warriors to rebrand as Sixways Rugby and withdraw bid

Last Updated: 09/02/23 11:40am The name Worcester Warriors will no longer exist in English club rugby after the new owners announced a rebrand Worcester Warriors have withdrawn their proposal to play in the Championship next season and are to change the club’s name to Sixways Rugby, new owners Atlas have confirmed. The Rugby Football Union […]

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Finance

Why Finland frets over Turkey’s threat to split its Nato bid from

This article is an on-site version of our Europe Express newsletter. Sign up here to get the newsletter sent straight to your inbox every weekday and Saturday morning Good morning. Many eyes will be on Kyiv today where a significant chunk of the EU’s top brass are meeting Ukrainian officials. As we reported on Tuesday, […]

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Celebrities

Gordon Ramsay makes major bid for Strictly role

Gordon Ramsay, 56, is keen to take on a Strictly Come Dancing role, after being inspired by his daughter Tilly Ramsay’s participation in the show. This post is originally appeared on Express UK

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Sports

Alessia Russo: Arsenal make world-record bid for Manchester

Arsenal have made a world-record bid for Manchester United striker Alessia Russo. The England forward is out of contract at the end of the season but Arsenal are trying to sort out a deal before Tuesday’s 5pm WSL transfer deadline. Man Utd have been in contract talks with Russo for months but have made little […]

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Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Stance on Caicedo bid, Fresneda deal

Arsenal are considering walking away from their pursuit of Moises Caicedo, according to reports.  The Gunners are desperate to sign a new midfielder, with the Brighton ace top of their shortlist.  However, after seeing a £70m offer rejected by the Seagulls, Arsenal could now walk away from a deal.  According to the Daily Mail, Mohamed […]

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No. 1 Virginia Men’s Tennis Secures ITA Bid With 4-0 Sweep Over

Both the Virginia men’s and women’s tennis teams will compete in the 2023 ITA National Team Indoor Championships as both teams took care of business in the ITA Kickoff Weekend at Boar’s Head. No. 8 UVA women’s tennis defeated Washington State and South Carolina to clinch a spot and the No. 1 Virginia men’s tennis […]

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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners’ £70m bid for Moises Caicedo

Arsenal have had their fresh £70m bid for midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected by Brighton. Brighton’s stance remains unchanged and the midfielder is not for sale in January, with the window set to shut on Tuesday at 11pm. Sky Sports News has been told their position will not change. Had the Seagulls accepted Arsenal’s latest offer […]