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9 hours ago | cityam.com | Guy Taylor

Wednesday 14 May 2025 3:53 pm British execs still fly to US despite Trump turmoil, data suggests Transport Reporter Data from the travel tech firm Navan shows year-to-date bookings for UK-US corporate trips have risen by nearly a quarter year-on-year. Business travel across the pond has increased this year despite concern over policy developments under President Trump, data suggests. Data from the travel tech firm Navan, shared with City AM, shows year-to-date bookings for UK-US corporate...

13 hours ago | cityam.com | Guy Taylor

Wednesday 14 May 2025 12:04 pm Eurostar routes could see double-decker trains Transport Reporter Alstom boss Henri Poupart-Lafarge told the Financial Times the trains would increase traffic on routes between London and Europe. Chief executive Henri Poupart-Lafarge told the Financial Times the trains would increase traffic on routes between London and Europe, which are traditionally operated by Eurostar. “The double-decker train has a lot of advantages. It’s a very high-speed train with the...

13 hours ago | cityam.com | Frank Dalleres

Wednesday 14 May 2025 11:33 am Dan Ashworth: FA hand former Man Utd director lifeline with new role Sports Editor Dan Ashwoth has returned to the FA in the new role of chief football officer The Football Association has confirmed that it has re-hired Dan Ashworth, five months after he was sacked as Manchester United sporting director by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ashworth, who was previously the FA’s director of elite development and then technical director between 2013 and 2019, has taken up the...

14 hours ago | cityam.com | Guy Taylor

Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:29 am Tui shares slump as losses widen after quitting London Transport Reporter Shares in Tui have failed to impress since the travel operator ditched the UK for Germany. They are down around three per cent in the last 12 months. Shares in Tui have slumped as losses widened despite a bumper performance from its cruise segment. Underlying operating losses increased by €18m to €207m (£174.3m) even as second quarter revenue rose from nigh-on breakeven to €3.7bn. Shares...

14 hours ago | cityam.com | Frank Dalleres

Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:21 am Hollie Davidson: Scottish ref gets historic European rugby nod Sports Editor Hollie Davidson will be the first woman to referee a European club rugby final Scottish official Hollie Davidson is set to become the first woman to referee a European club rugby final after being appointed for the Challenge Cup showdown between Bath and Lyon. Davidson, who has experience of officiating at the men’s Six Nations and Rugby Championship, will take charge of the match at...