Ted Baker: 245 jobs and 15 stores including London Bridge slashed by administrators April 8, 2024 Over 200 jobs and 15 Ted Baker stores have been terminated as part of its administrative process, in another blow to high street.
Final Premier League games could be make or break for World Cup hopes October 28, 2022 The eyes of the footballing world are already beginning to look into their peripherals and see the opening day of the Fifa World Cup looking back at them. Because, in a little over three weeks, the first Middle Eastern World Cup, held in Qatar, will begin. It’s been a tournament shrouded in controversy since the [...]
UK airport’s 100ml liquid rule to remain for an extra year April 4, 2024 Passengers will continue to face limits on the amount of liquid they can carry through UK airports, after the DfT delayed the roll-out of new security scanners.
How little-known Welsh side The New Saints became the most dominant team in Europe March 4, 2024 The New Saints are also just four wins away from breaking the record for most competitive victories in a row.
Boots: High street favourite boasts another quarter of growth March 28, 2024 High street retailer Boots has reported another quarter of growth, helped by the demand of online and app sales.
The Body Shop: Full list of stores to close as almost 500 jobs cut February 29, 2024 The locations of The Body Shop stores which are to close following the brand's collapse into administration have been revealed.
Former Co-op Bank boss Paul Flowers accused of carpet fraud August 30, 2023 Former Co-op Bank boss Paul Flowers has been accused of defrauding someone of carpets and by using cheques while acting under a power of attorney. The case against the 73-year-old was detailed in court listings at a hearing at Manchester Magistrates’ Court, where the case was adjourned until next week. Flowers was not present for [...]
DWF shares surge 40 per cent amid takeover talks with private equity firm July 10, 2023 Shares in legal services outfit DWF rocketed today after the firm revealed it was in talks with London-based Inflexion Private Equity Partners regarding a possible buyout. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, DWF said it was in talks for a deal worth about £342m. Shares in DWF soared as much as 40 per [...]
Chancellor says welfare reforms and AI could help end ‘ever-rising taxes’ September 30, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said welfare reforms and the integration of artificial intelligence into the public sector could be the way to end the “vicious circle of ever-rising taxes”.
Oasis: UK economy set for ‘supersonic’ boost with reunion tour including Wembley gigs August 27, 2024 Statisticians can look forward to endless queries about Oasis' impact on the economy after the mercurial Mancunians announced a long-awaited reunion tour.