35 h. ago Furious business owner cracks down on sneaky shoplifters after releasing CCTV of rubber ducks, bath bombs and chocolate being swiped

A fuming business owner is cracking down on thieves who repeatedly raid his gift shop - to steal rubber ducks.

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44 h. ago Disgusting moment Midlands businessman is subjected to torrent of foul

Local business owner Zahin, 32, was being interviewed by Sky News about the divide in the town over attitides to asylum seekers when he was met with a barrage of racist abuse.

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62 h. ago Profits surge at Royal Mail’s parent company after £3.6bn takeover by foreign owner – business live

Royal Mail returns to an underlying annual profit for the first time in three years despite a “competitive and challenging” backdropRoyal Mail’s parent company has posted a surge in profits, in its first financial results since being taken over by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský.International Distribution Services (IDS) has reported that pre-tax profits jumped to £429m in the year to 30 March 2025, up from £114m the previous year.“It has been a year of change for IDS. Thanks to the hard work of our people and our investment in transformation, Royal Mail returned to profit for the first time in three years, marking an important milestone in the company’s turnaround.With IDS’s acquisition by EP Group complete and Universal Service reform decided now is the time for us to drive the business forward and capitalise on our momentum.This is in line with guidance and was achieved despite an increasingly competitive and challenging trading environment. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Business owner says mom who killed husband and children in murder

New details have emerged about Emily Long, the New Hampshire mother accused of fatally shooting her husband, Ryan, and two of their children, before turning the gun on herself

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6 d. ago Business owner assaulted former employee during row over missing ladders

Johnathan Saunders attacked Gareth Rimron outside his home after he accused him of slamming a car door on his wife's hand

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6 d. ago Phoenix Suns' minority owners sue Mat Ishbia, alleging mismanagement and lack of transparency

Two minority owners of the Phoenix Suns have sued the team and controlling owner Mat Ishbia to access records to investigate the team’s business and financial status

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1 week ago OnlyFans owner paid $701m in dividends as platform readies for potential sale

Streaming platform known for subscription-based adult content reports $1.4bn revenue and rising usageThe owner of OnlyFans was paid $701m (£523m) in dividends last year as the streaming platform best known for offering adult content readies for a potential multibillion-dollar sale.The UK-based company, which offers a range of subscription-based content from sex workers and celebrities, reported revenue of $1.4bn in its 2024 financial year, up 9% compared with the year before, accounts filed at Companies House on Friday show. Pre-tax profit rose 4% to $683.6m. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'I'm seeing young people in their 20s wearing nappies because of ketamine

A business owner wants to raise awareness of drug misuse and its symptoms

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1 week ago US woman jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of Birmingham man

Aimee Betro, 45, was found guilty of conspiracy to murder earlier this month after a two-week trialAn American “hitwoman” who attempted to murder a Birmingham business owner before going on the run in Armenia has been jailed for 30 years at Birmingham crown court.Earlier this month, Aimee Betro, 45, from Wisconsin was found guilty of conspiracy to murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and an offence relating to the importation of ammunition into the UK, after a two-week trial. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Chinese economy slows as Trump tariffs bite; FTSE 100 on track to hit new record

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe owner of Kingsmill has agreed to buy its rival bakery business Hovis, in a deal that could make the biggest bread brand in the country if it gets the green light from regulators.Associated British Foods, a FTSE 100 company which also owns the retailer Primark, has agreed to buy Hovis from the private equity firm Endless.This transaction will create a UK bakeries business that is both profitable and sustainable over the long term. Supporting the Hovis and Kingsmill brands with well-invested and efficient operations will also enable innovation and growth. This solution will create value for shareholders, provide greater choice for consumers and increase efficiencies for customers.Firms may be running on existing capacity rather than building new plants The July industrial value-add breakdown tells a more nuanced story than the weak fixed asset investment headline. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump’s DC takeover is a move of staggering hypocrisy | Rebecca Solnit

Donald Trump is concocting a drama in DC because he would like us to really stop talking about the Epstein filesThe most violent day in the history of Washington DC, leaving aside the War of 1812, was 6 January 2021, and the instigator was Donald J Trump, who this week has endeavored to seize control of the nation’s capital, after reports that a former employee of the “department of government efficiency” (Doge) was assaulted in the city.In a sense the new event echoes the old; both are illegitimate power grabs made on the basis of lies. In 2021 it was a lie about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election; in the summer of 2025 it’s lies about crime levels. Reliable sources – including the Biden Department of Justice in January – have noted that violent crime there is at a 30-year low. Five people died as a result of that 2021 attack on Congress, and dozens of law enforcement officers were injured, some gravely, by the mob Trump incited. On his first day in office in 2025 he par...

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2 w. ago Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner seals Indian deal offering ‘exciting potential’

“We are continuing to build the Scotch Malt Whisky Society business for the medium to longer term” – Andrew Dane, chief executive of Artisanal Spirits Company

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3 w. ago Poundland to shut 49 stores across the UK with 10 closing for good today

The discount shop chain's owner, Polish firm Pepco Group, sold the struggling business in June to US-based Gordon Brothers for a 'nominal fee' of just £1. Pictured: File photo

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3 w. ago Brawls, racism and cocaine: Lawsuit reveals life inside Tesla plant where Musk was directly involved with HR decisions

Exclusive: A bombshell lawsuit by a group of former Tesla employees alleges drug and alcohol use on the factory floor, sexual assaults on company property and ‘prevalent’ use of the N-word

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3 w. ago Travel expert shares sneaky hack to avoid expensive mini bar costs

Carmen Roberts, a TV host and travel business owner, posted the trick on her Instagram account - and it could save you lots of money.

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4 w. ago Claire’s Accessories UK at risk as US owner files for bankruptcy, what it means for ear piercing shops near me

Once a teen shopping staple, the brand could vanish from UK high streets as changes loom 💔

Economics

last month Brothel manager exposes 'stupid' ways men get caught by their angry wives

Brothels have a reputation for some seedy business, but the owner of one establishment has revealed some of the silly mistakes men make that give the game away to their wives

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last month Cafe owner felt ‘sick’ after reading Salt Path depiction in controversial memoir

Raynor Winn apparently described the business owner’s mother as angry and rude to staff

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