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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 emailsSainsbury’s has said it expects to deliver “strong” profit growth over the year ahead after cheering surging food sales by reining in prices to help win customers from rivals.The supermarket giant reported a better-than-expected 1.6% rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £701 million for the year to March 2.The UK’s second biggest grocery chain said total grocery sales increased 7.3% in the fourth quarter and 9.4% over the year, as it saw sales by volume…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USHarvey Weinstein’s conviction for felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the New York Court of Appeals.Weinstein was convicted in 2020 of rape and sexual assault against two women who had been pursuing a career in the film industry. In a 4-3 decision on Thursday, New York’s highest court ruled the original judge made “egregious errors” in the trial by allowing prosecutors to call witnesses whose allegations were not related to the charges at hand.As…

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 Barcelona have confirmed Xavi is to stay on as head coach after re-thinking his decision to leave the club at the end of the season.The 44-year-old, who made more than 500 appearances for Barca during a trophy-laden playing career, announced in January that he would step down, believing his team needed a “change of dynamic”.However, reports emerged on Wednesday that he had performed a U-turn after meetings with the club’s hierarchy and his decision was confirmed by…

Last month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to make the UK ‘the best place in the world to be a female founder’.A bold and positive statement you may think but actually, this is a statement riddled with complexity.I have to ask, why is there such need for us to continually separate men and women? Surely a much better goal to announce to the world should be for the UK to be the best place to be a founder. For the UK to be the best place to support those with an entrepreneurial mindset. To encourage people to think creatively and…

US Supreme Court to hear Trump immunity claimSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailThe US Supreme Court will hold a special session on Thursday to hear oral arguments over whether “presidential immunity” protects Donald Trump from prosecution in the case brought against him by Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith regarding his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election following his resounding defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. The former president argues that a Richard Nixon-era ruling gives him broad immunity from prosecution related to…

Erik ten Hag insisted his Manchester United side were always in control against Sheffield United in their tumultuous win in Wednesday’s (24 April) Premier League match.The Reds twice needed to come from behind to beat their relegation-threatened opponents 4-2.Ten Hag’s side have now scored at least two and conceded at least two in each of their last five in all competitions.Rejecting criticism, Ten Hag said: “We were totally in control. I’ve seen a different game, sorry.“We had two giveaways, two times we were behind… But for the rest I think we were totally in control. The team showed resilience.” Source…

Marking the launch of this year’s E2E Female 100 index, celebrating female entrepreneurial business leaders from across the UK, we spent 100 seconds with three inspiring women who have made the short list.Sara Saw is CEO and co-founder of the Liberti Group, which provides part-time C-suite professionals to entrepreneurial owner managed businesses. Sara believes the real growth journey is just beginning. For Sara, being included in the E2E Female 100 validates the hard work and passion that her and the team at Liberti Group have put into the business over the years. Source link

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USIn the week since a protest camp exploded across the grounds of Columbia University in solidarity with Gaza, PhD student Jonathan Ben-Menachem has been fielding worried calls from his family. They had been watching the news and were concerned for his safety.”I’ve had to reassure them that I am not about to get mobbed by antisemites anytime I go to campus,” he told The Independent. “It’s just people trying to take a stand for what they…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterSo now Jurgen Klopp has another reason why he will not to miss the Merseyside derby. His last trip to Goodison Park was his worst. On a night when Everton had multiple reasons to celebrate, they saw off Klopp with the result that all but secures them a 71st consecutive season of top-flight football and may in effect finish off Liverpool’s title challenge. “You lost the league at Goodison Park,” chorused the Evertonians. Klopp has caused them untold pain over the last…

Current State of the Jewellery IndustryWhen I first started Astrid & Miyu, the jewellery industry was highly fragmented.I identified a gap initially – there were so many high-end brands, as well as highstreet brands to purchase more cosmetic and throw-away jewellery.I entered the demi-fine category, which is where people can find high quality pieces that don’t break the bank.We’ve pioneered this space, but now there’s other businesses entering this market which is very exciting – there’s a huge movement of affordable yet high quality jewellery brands popping up, and the jewellery industry is really evolving.When I started 12 years ago,…