LONDON (Reuters) – The new British government on Wednesday said that the delivery process for critical infrastructure would be streamlined and more power given to local leaders under a proposed planning overhaul aimed at unlocking growth. New Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made boosting Britain’s anaemic growth one of the government’s core aims since winning […]
US online sales hit $7.2 billion on first day of Amazon Prime Day event, Adobe says
(Reuters) – Shoppers spent about $7.2 billion online across retailers during the first day of Amazon’s Prime Day in the United States, according to a report from Adobe Analytics on Wednesday. Major retailers including Walmart and Target have launched deals and shopping events through July to attract customers by offering deep discounts to compete with […]
Exclusive-Apax, Bain and CVC exploring potential bids for SoftwareOne, sources say
By Amy-Jo Crowley and Oliver Hirt LONDON (Reuters) – Apax Partners, Bain Capital and CVC are each exploring potential bids for SoftwareOne, two people with knowledge of the situation said, three months after the ouster of the Swiss software company’s board. Talks with interested funds are ongoing, one of the people said. Four sources mentioned […]
US hits former Israeli military sergeant with visa restrictions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions against a former Israeli military sergeant for his alleged involvement in gross violations of human rights in the occupied West Bank, including an extrajudicial killing, the State Department said on Wednesday. As a result of the restrictions, Sergeant Elor Azaria “and any immediate family members are […]