LONDON (Reuters) - BT Group <BT.L> has made an offer to Worldpay Inc's <WP.N> Philip Jansen to become the British telecoms company's new chief executive, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing sources. Jansen, the 51-year-old outgoing co-CEO of Worldpay, could still turn down the BT offer, Bloomberg said https://bloom.bg/2PH0LwH. BT could announce a new CEO along with its first-half results on Nov.1, Bloomberg added, citing a person familiar with the company's plans. Last month Sky News reported that BT was in advanced discussions to appoint Jansen.[nL8N1W80AT] A BT Group representative was not immediately available for a comment. (Reporting by Shubham Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by David Goodman) … [Read more...] about BT offers Worldpay’s Jansen CEO role -Bloomberg
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Bloomberg on possible Trump challenge: ‘You never know until you try’
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg addressed President Donald Trump's remark that he'd be an "easy" opponent in the 2020 presidential election. (AP) Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg fired back at President Trump’s claims that he’d be an “easy” opponent in 2020, saying nobody thought Trump would ever win either. Bloomberg was speaking at an event in California Wednesday alongside Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti when he was asked if he thought he would be a “formidable candidate” against Trump in the next presidential election. “You never know until you try,” he said. “Nobody thought he would be a formidable candidate when he started running and yet here he is living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. So you never know.” The former mayor has been a target of speculation this year that he could challenge Trump in the next election. Bloomberg, who recently registered as a Democrat, was addressing … [Read more...] about Bloomberg on possible Trump challenge: ‘You never know until you try’
Rosenstein wants Mueller’s special counsel probe finished soon, Bloomberg reports
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has clearly indicated he wants special counsel Robert Mueller's probe to conclude as soon as possible, Bloomberg reports, citing a U.S. official.President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani said in May that Mueller's office was aiming to finish its probe by September. Some elements of the wide-ranging investigation appear be wrapping up, as a handful the defendants who pleaded guilty move on to sentencing. Mueller's office, however, has made no public statements indicating that the investigation is in its final stages despite repeated calls from Trump to wrap up it up as soon as possible.Last week, CNN reported that Trump's legal team was preparing to answer written questions provided by Mueller, according to sources familiar with the matter.Rosenstein is overseeing the investigation, as Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from any investigations involving the Trump presidential campaign -- a move that has brought on intense criticism … [Read more...] about Rosenstein wants Mueller’s special counsel probe finished soon, Bloomberg reports
Trump dismisses Bloomberg’s possible 2020 bid, says Democrats ‘will eat him up’ in primaries
close Video Trish Regan Primetime – Tuesday, October 16 On Tuesday, Trish Regan presents an exclusive interview with President Trump; discussing the midterm election, economic growth. President Trump said on Tuesday that Michael Bloomberg is unlikely to be his 2020 presidential opponent because the Democrats “will eat him up” during the primaries. “I think the Democrats will eat him up,” Trump said during the interview with Fox Business’ Trish Regan. “You know, you have a lot of people running. I’m hearing names that are shockingly bad, but they’re nasty.” Bloomberg, a former Republican and an Independent, has been rumored to run for president. He registered as a Democrat and said he will “take a look” whether he’ll run in 2020. The former New York mayor is currently showering Democratic candidates and groups with money in a bid to elect more Democrats to U.S. House and Senate. Video … [Read more...] about Trump dismisses Bloomberg’s possible 2020 bid, says Democrats ‘will eat him up’ in primaries
Trump dismisses Bloomberg’s 2020 presidential chances
Felicia Sonmez, The Washington Post Published 2:47 pm PDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he thinks it's "good" that Michael Bloomberg may run for president in 2020 and predicted that the billionaire former mayor of New York, who was formerly a Republican and independent, would not make it through the Democratic primary. "I think the Democrats will eat him up," Trump said in an interview with Fox Business network's Trish Regan. "You know, you have a lot of people running. I'm hearing names that are shockingly bad, but they're nasty." Bloomberg announced last week that he has registered as a Democrat. He has said that he will "take a look" at a potential White House bid after the midterms. In the meantime, he has committed to spending up to $100 million this year in support of Democratic House and Senate candidates, including a $20 million donation to the main Democratic Senate super PAC this month. Trump told Regan that … [Read more...] about Trump dismisses Bloomberg’s 2020 presidential chances