38 h. ago Bringing Norwegian adventure to Edinburgh as demand grows for nature

Norway is emerging as a smart alternative for people “craving serenity, sustainability, outdoor adventure and timeless Nordic design”, according to property experts.

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4 d. ago Trump and Netanyahu set for White House meeting as US president vows to ‘get it done’: Latest

President Donald Trump to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for fourth time this year in hope of bringing peace to Middle East amid growing international demand for action

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2 w. ago Aldi reveals Linlithgow store upgrade as part of £1.6bn expansion plan

The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket said it planned to open 80 stores across 2026 and 2027 to meet the growing demand.

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2 w. ago The Thin Duck: Heston Blumenthal’s new menu for diners on weight

‘Sometimes, less really is more,’ says chef as Michelin-starred restaurant offers Mindful Experience optionWhen gazing at the bill after a Michelin-starred meal, the average diner’s first thought is not usually: “I wish I’d got less food for that.”But Heston Blumenthal has come up with a new menu catering to just that sentiment, tailored to reflect a growing demand for smaller portions, driven by weight-loss drugs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Barratt cautions over ‘limited growth’ as tax hike fears weigh on buyer demand

The housebuilding giant said the upcoming Budget on November 26 has added ‘additional risk’ to the outlook.

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2 w. ago Google announces £5bn AI investment in UK before Trump visit

Rachel Reeves says move is a ‘vote of confidence’ in British economy as she prepares to open firm’s first UK datacentreBusiness live – latest updatesGoogle has said it will invest £5bn in the UK in the next two years to help meet growing demand for artificial intelligence services, in a boost for the government.The announcement, which comes as Google opens its new datacentre in Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire, is expected to contribute to the creation of thousands of jobs, the US tech company said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Business news live: Economic growth continues to slow as firms demand ‘no more taxes’ in Budget

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3 w. ago Scientists analysed pesticide use across Europe. Here’s what they found

Increased demand for food due to population growth has made pesticides essential for ensuring food security

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3 w. ago Scots adventure park to host magical Christmas experience 'Yule not want to miss it'

The Adventure Park in Kirkliston, Edinburgh, has confirmed its Family Christmas Experience will return for a sixth year this December

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3 w. ago ‘We’ve done it before’: how not to lose hope in the fight against ecological disaster

Some days it can feel as if climate catastrophe is inevitable. But history is full of cases – such as the banning of whaling and CFCs – that show humanity can come together to avert disasterOnce upon a time, the world was powered by whale. Oil made from whale blubber burns cleanly and well, though it smells strongly of fish. It was, for a while, the perfect fuel. To meet the growing demand, whales were hunted almost to extinction.And then we discovered that oil could come from the ground. Lamps once lit by rendered blubber were swiftly changed over to run on what Americans call kerosene and the British call paraffin. Later, those lamps were changed to run on electricity, and instead of burning oil in the lamps themselves, we began to burn it in power plants miles away. Continue reading...

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