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Leverkusen ‘players are ready’ – Alonso ‘confident’ of Europa League glorySign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Atalanta face Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final with the teams set to clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin tonight. Leverkusen are hoping to keep their incredible unbeaten season going as they target a second trophy of the year having comfortably sown up the Bundesliga. Xabi Alonso’s men have just two matches, including this one, left in the season and could complete a full campaign…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsA Camden theatre has come under fire for a job ad seeking applicants from the “working-class, benefit class, criminal class and/or underclass” has said they are “reviewing” their wording. The Camden People’s Theatre made the very specific requirements in its search for a new artistic director and joint CEO. The job, which pays a handsome £45,000-£50,000 per annum, “warmly welcomes applications” from those who have never held a similar role before. It reads: “Whoever you…

Marigold is a Business Reporter client.The European retail industry is facing a period of significant transformation, marked by shifting consumer behaviours and economic uncertainties. In 2023, the retail trade volume in the European Union increased by 5.2 per cent compared with the previous year, reflecting the continued recovery of consumer spending after the Covid-19 pandemic. As consumer expectations continue to rise and the economic landscape shifts, one thing remains constant: the importance of building genuine, long-lasting relationships with customers.Marigold’s 2024 European Consumer Trends Index reveals a telling story. Despite economic uncertainty, 65 per cent of consumers are willing to pay…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDemocratic Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has roasted former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani over his latest business venture: selling coffee.Mr Giuliani – who is grappling with bankruptcy and a string of legal issues – recently launched his new business Rudy Coffee offering three styles of coffee beans. The three variations come with tag lines such as “fighting for justice” with an image of Mr Giuliani from his time as US attorney for the Southern District of New York;…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Scotland have included uncapped Liverpool forward Ben Doak and Bristol City right back Ross McCrorie in their provisional 28-player squad for Euro 2024, named by Steve Clarke.There were recalls for Celtic winger James Forrest and Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack but Bologna star Lewis Ferguson and right backs Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson all miss out due to injury.Scotland will play in their second men’s major tournament in three years at the Euros after an impressive qualifying campaign…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsMarks & Spencer has declared is in its strongest financial health for nearly 30 years as a turnaround pays off with a 58% surge in profits and buoyant sales across its food halls and clothing arm.Chief executive Stuart Machin said he was seeing “the beginnings of a new M&S” thanks to revival efforts, which helped the retail bellwether to post better-than-forecast annual underlying pre-tax profits of £716.4 million, up from £453.3 million the previous year.But…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSpain, Ireland and Norway have said that they will recognise the state of Palestine on 28 May, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s war on Hamas.The almost simultaneous decisions by two European Union countries, and Norway, may generate momentum for the recognition of a Palestinian state by other EU countries and could spur further steps…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Have they ever thought the problem might be them? Obviously not, of course, because that might take a level of self-awareness or humility and the capacity to acknowledge the failings at Chelsea start at the top. But for Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali and the rest of Clearlake Capital consortium, the big numbers extend beyond the £1bn infamously – and often unwisely – spent on players. The first game of next season, barely two years into their reign,…

Exness is a Business Reporter client.In the financial space, getting the inside scoop on a broker’s marketing strategy is a rarity. In this interview, Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda reveals the philosophy behind the broker’s recent brand refresh, and his vision for its future.Business Reporter: ExnessIn the financial space, getting the inside scoop on a broker’s marketing strategy is a rarity. In this interview, Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda reveals the philosophy behind the broker’s recent brand refresh, and his vision for its future.Exness has long since established itself as a broker that focuses on the details. From sign-up to withdrawal, the…

Watch as masked burglars ransack a high-end hotel on Miami Beach, stealing nearly $2 million worth of designer handbags.Security footage from the Maison Wrist Aficionado shop, located inside the Setai Hotel, shows two men – one dressed in a high-vis jacket – breaking in on 22 March.They are then seen grabbing everything in sight, including 60 Hermes handbags worth between $20,000 and $35,000 each, throwing them into rubbish bins picked up outside.After ransacking the shop, the duo made their escape in separate vehicles.Police tracked down one car and its owner Eduardo Travieso Garcia within hours, who allegedly confessed to the…