London Stadium management and West Ham United's women's team were not informed of safeguarding restrictions placed on co-owner David Sullivan, despite an FA investigation into his conduct. The restrictions prevent Sullivan from accessing the club's youth and women's teams.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle stated he would have blocked the 2016 sale of microchip designer ARM Holdings to Softbank, expressing regret over British technology firms being acquired by foreign entities. He outlined new government initiatives, including greater taxpayer investment and a 'concierge service', aimed at retaining promising tech companies within the UK and fostering domestic growth.
Conservative Minister Kemi Badenoch has advocated for the repeal of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), arguing it has fostered "institutional incompetence" and preferential treatment within public bodies. This proposal, presented as a move to "restore common sense," has drawn criticism from Labour and other parties, who contend it would undermine protections against discrimination.
