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On Wednesday, March 3rd, the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended the approval of a license for William Hill, one of the biggest names in the betting industry. The license, if approved, would give Caesars Entertainment control over William Hill US sports betting locations across the state. The board’s recommendation was unanimous and Nevada Gaming Commission will consider its adoption when it meets on March 18th. Bally’s Corp. Included Board members also recommended the approval of a num...

Greensill flop shows advice has a price After the implosion of the Australian lender, star-studded boards may come to be seen as a giant red flag for investors This article is from The Telegraph’s City Intelligence newsletter. Sign up here for incisive analysis of the day’s biggest corporate story from our chief City commentator Ben Marlow. Poor old David Cameron. As if being the face of luxury garden sheds wasn’t embarrassing enough, the former Prime Minister is now the pin-up star o...

When Roger Devlin was parachuted in as Persimmons chairman, the housebuilder was embroiled in a heated row over former boss Jeff Fairburns (pictured) £85m pay package.

It identified nine high-rise buildings over 18 metres and 17 less than 18 metres tall built by the group where cladding may need to be removed. It no longer owns the sites, however.

Top UK Stocks to Watch: Dunelm restarts dividends as profits jump Joshua Warner February 10, 2021 9:41 AM Dunelm shares jump as it reports strong growth in a tough market, Smurfit Kappa raises its dividend after beating expectations, Persimmon sees minimal impact from cladding scandal, Redrow builds a record number of houses, and Grainger keeps collecting rent. ...

The group said it would provide technical support to ensure the building is made safe.  It added: However, if a building owner fails to step up and accept their responsibilities, Persimmon said it stands ready to provide the support necessary to make sure the work is done. In terms of buildings below 18 metres in height, for which the Government recommends a risk-based approach, Persimmon said it had identified 17 buildings that may be fitted with cladding requiring detailed investigation.  ...

Developer identifies 26 multistorey buildings that may be affected

Persimmon has announced a £75m provision for cladding remediation. In a market statement this morning, the company said it had identified 26 buildings

F. Roger Devlin has an article called The Zebra Killings, American Renaissance, January 8, 2020, about some well known (at the time) interracial murders in the 70s. The editors note says "This 9,000-word account is the best summary you will find anywhere of a largely forgotten series of grisly black-on-white murders." and it starts with this: They will never be as celebrated as Emmett Till, but 15 white San Franciscans were killed because of their race over a terrifying six-month period in the...

From high street shops to Las Vegas: US giants place bet on British bookmakers America’s casino owners are scenting the opportunities offered by UK chains following an easing of gambling laws 10 January 2021 • 8:14am Westminster had plenty of warning that America was coming for Britain’s betting industry. In a last-ditch appeal, Roger Devlin, chairman of William Hill, wrote to Theresa May, cautioning her over the consequences of a crackdown on fixed-odds betting terminals. Cutting maximum...