Person: Darroch

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ourview

A world spiralling to the right: Many steps, but one purpose

It is not necessary to be paranoid to see the professional assassination of Britain’s ambassador to America, Kim Darroch, as a step in the ascent of right-wing forces.

comment-analysis

UK’s interests likely to end up in the firing line

A strategy of cosying up to Trump is not without risk as, despite his avowed Anglophilia, his American First outlook may see him care little for the UK, argues Andrew Hammond.

world

Kim Darroch resigns as UK ambassador to the US

UK ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch has resigned.

ourview

Brexit preparations intensify - Prepare for the worst but live in hope

ourview

Pot, meet kettle: UK ambassador warns on Trump

news

Boost for Sky customers after Netflix bundle deal

Sky profits climb by 10%

Hit shows like Game of Thrones and Riviera have helped Sky deliver a 10% rise in first-half earnings, underscoring the appeal of the European pay-TV group to the US media companies trying to buy it.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2018

Game Of Thrones popularity lifts Sky revenues

The popularity of Game Of Thrones has helped boost broadcasting giant Sky as it posted surging revenues and customer numbers.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2017

Sky in bid to stem customer exodus

Sky plans to introduce a loyalty scheme to stem a rise in customer defections that, together with a jump in the cost of soccer broadcasting rights, cast a shadow over first-half results yesterday.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Donald Trump’s behaviour as president-elect does not bode well

He has encroached on Barack Obama’s presidency, meddled in foreign policy, and his scattershot tweeting worries even Republicans, says Elizabeth Drew

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Sky TV sees further scope to raise customer prices in UK with customised bundles and premium content

Sky hopes to achieve higher prices for TV packages in its core British market, following years of investments, to offer customised bundles and premium content, its chief executive said yesterday.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Sky boss hails 16% profit increase

Sky said it was “in good shape” ahead of the imminent Premier League rights auction as it posted better-than-expected half-year results today and said it had signed up retail customers at the strongest pace in nine years.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2015

BSkyB to finally become Sky after buying namesakes

BSkyB is to change its name to Sky after the pay-TV company completed the acquisition of Sky Italia and a majority interest in Sky Deutschland.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Kildare making ‘smooth transition’

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Sat, 07 Jun, 2014

Year in Review: Business Pension problems worsened, house prices rose and jobs went high-tech

In the year that Ireland finally exited the bailout, John Daly looks back at some of the big news stories from the business world in 2013.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2013

Stenhousemuir not expecting vote option on Rangers

Stenhousemuir do not expect Scottish Football League clubs to be given the option of voting newco Rangers into the Irn-Bru Third Division.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2012

BSkyB seeks to distance itself from News Corp

Satellite broadcaster BSkyB sought to distance itself from the controversy over phone hacking at its biggest shareholder yesterday, after lawmakers suggested the ties to Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp might endanger its licence.

Thu, 03 May, 2012

New HD customers help BSkyB up profits 4%

Satellite broadcaster BSkyB today said nearly half a million customers had signed up for high-definition TV in the past three months as it reaped the benefits of a pre-Christmas marketing push.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2010

Setanta faces end of the line

Setanta’s fate should be decided today, with time looking to have run out for the stricken broadcaster.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2009

Sky refuses Setanta loan

SKY TELEVISION chiefs revealed last night they’ve refused a £50 million lifeline to stricken Irish broadcaster Setanta.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2009

Sky refused Setanta plea

BSkyB chiefs today confirmed they refused a £50m (€58m) lifeline to stricken broadcaster Setanta.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2009