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A lack of commercial understanding inside government is making it harder for companies to operate and is actively holding back economic growth, according to the boss of Iceland. Richard Walker, executive chairman of the frozen food retailer and a newly appointed Labour peer, has warned that too many politicians fail to grasp how businesses actually function — particularly those operating …

The year 2025 witnessed several prominent cricket personalities navigating challenging personal terrain, with multiple high-profile relationship endings capturing widespread attention across social and traditional media platforms. These developments underscored the intense pressures that accompany celebrity status in professional sports. Cricketers’ relationships that ended in 2025 Professional athletes often face unique challenges in maintaining personal relationships while managing demanding careers and …

Britain’s broadcasting regulator is under mounting pressure to investigate a GB News interview with Donald Trump, after critics claimed the channel failed to challenge a series of misleading and inaccurate assertions made by the US president. The interview, aired in November and billed by GB News as a “world exclusive sit-down”, featured Trump repeating long-disputed claims that human-induced climate change …

Karachi: Lucky Investments Limited has announced the launch of the Lucky Islamic Energy Fund (LIEF), a Shariah-compliant, sector-focused equity fund aimed at providing investors with exposure to Pakistan’s growing energy sector through ethical and disciplined investing. The launch comes at a time when Pakistan’s energy sector is undergoing gradual reform, driven by rising demand, policy initiatives, efficiency improvements, and an …

Sydney Sixers produced a composed all-round performance to defeat the Melbourne Renegades by six wickets in Match 18 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 at the Docklands Stadium. After opting to bowl first, the Sixers restricted the Renegades to 164/9 before completing the chase with five balls to spare. Melbourne Renegades post competitive total despite regular wickets Melbourne Renegades …

NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) resulting from allegations that America’s Car-Mart may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased America’s Car-Mart securities you may be …

An AI-powered appointments system developed by UK health-tech company DrDoctor could save the NHS up to £300 million a year by dramatically reducing missed hospital appointments, one of the health service’s most persistent and costly problems. Missed outpatient appointments cost the NHS close to £1 billion annually, tying up staff time, wasting clinical capacity and lengthening waiting lists. DrDoctor believes …

As the clock struck midnight and the world ushered in 2026, the cricketing world didn’t stay behind in celebrating the dawn of a new year. From heartfelt family moments to playful social media updates, the fraternity came together to wish fans and followers a year filled with “maximums” and “clean bowls.” While many players are currently grinding in the domestic …

India’s men’s cricket schedule for 2026 promises a thrilling mix of high-stakes tournaments, home comforts, and challenging overseas assignments, setting the stage for another blockbuster year in white-ball and red-ball formats. The calendar kicks off with a bilateral white-ball tour against New Zealand in January, featuring three ODIs followed by five T20Is across picturesque venues from Vadodara to Thiruvananthapuram. This …

Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers meet in a high-stakes New Year clash of BBL|15 in Hobart, with the in-form defending champions Hurricanes looking to consolidate a top-two spot against a Scorchers outfit still searching for consistency but carrying serious firepower. Expect a contest shaped by Hurricanes’ chasing template and Scorchers’ explosive middle order on a ground that usually rewards positive …

Cricket Australia have ushered in the New Year with a clear statement of intent, officially naming a ‘spin-heavy’ 15-player provisional squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With the tournament set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka starting this February, selectors have prioritized slow-bowling depth and versatility to combat the subcontinent’s expected turning tracks. Mitchell Marsh …

Otago Volts crushed Central Districts by 41 runs in the fifth match of Super Smash 2025-26 at Molyneux Park, Alexandra, where Glenn Phillips stole the show with an unbeaten 90 off 48 balls, featuring jaw-dropping left-handed shots that lit up social media.​ Glenn Phillips’ left-handed magic stuns the cricketing world  New Zealand’s versatile batter Phillips turned heads by flipping to a …