33 h. ago Wagner Group UK proxy instructed to use Cold War drama as a ‘manual’

Dylan Earl has admitted orchestrating an arson attack on a warehouse and plotting to burn down businesses and kidnap their Russian dissident owner.

Events

41 h. ago Boy, 15, charged over 'murder bid' after teen 'stabbed' on Glasgow street

The youth will appear in court today.

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61 h. ago Four charged after disturbance involving weapons on Scots street

Three men have been charged in connection with assault and threatening and abusive behaviour.

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61 h. ago US’s most Canadian town is stuck in the middle of a trade war

Isolated from the rest of the US, Point Roberts businesses say a drop in Canadian tourism is economically devastatingPoint Roberts, Washington, is about as Canadian as a US town can get. Littered with streets named after Canada’s provinces, its gas stations sell by the litre and about half of its 1,000 residents hold dual citizenship. Its sole grocery store, the aptly named International Marketplace, keeps both American and Canadian dollars stocked in its till.That till hasn’t been getting much use in recent months. Ali Hayton, the International Marketplace’s owner, estimates business is down by 30% amid an unprecedented dip in Canadian visitors. “We’re hanging on by a thread,” she said. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago South West Water owner Pennon says losses deepened after Devon parasite outbreak

Last year’s incident in Brixham, south Devon, cost it about £21 million, pushing it deeper into an annual loss, it said.

Politics

4 d. ago New Royal Mail owner appoints former minister Greg Hands as adviser

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s business EP Group, which bought the Royal Mail’s parent firm, appointed Mr Hands on Monday.

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7 d. ago Business owner estimates £7000 loss if council impose parking charges to high street

Traders have come together to oppose Cardiff Council's plan to impose parking charges to District Car Parks in some areas of the city.

Economics

1 week ago Premier Inn owner appoints Severn Trent boss as new chairwoman

Christine Hodgson joins partway through a five-year growth plan at the company, which involves building thousands more hotel rooms.

Politics

1 week ago Man charged after gun allegedly pulled out on Salford street

He will appear in court today

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2 w. ago Sónar festival hit with artist boycott over alleged links to Israel

More than 70 artists including Kode9 and Lolo & Sosaku have signed a letter in opposition to the owner of the event’s business interests in the West BankSónar, one of Europe’s leading electronic music festivals, is under threat after dozens of musicians and DJs announced a boycott over the event’s parent company KKR’s alleged links to Israel.More than 70 artists signed an open letter to the festival, which is due to take place in Barcelona from 12-14 June, stating that “we oppose any affiliation between the cultural sector and entities complicit in war crimes”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ministers said to be considering bill to wipe out British Steel’s debts

Chinese owner owed almost £1bn as government weighs up how best to attract buyer for Scunthorpe worksBusiness live – latest updatesMinisters are reportedly considering legislation to relieve British Steel of debts, which have risen to nearly £1bn, as the government considers how best to prepare the Scunthorpe steelworks for sale.The government took control of the business last month after it said that its Chinese owner, Jingye Steel, planned to close the plant within days. The effective takeover required emergency legislation passed in a historic recall of parliament. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Widow of Falkirk restaurant owner determined to carry on late husband's business

Mohan Karki had hoped to expand his Tex Mex restaurant before his death earlier this year.

Transport

2 w. ago Bicester fire: 'Amazing' dad died after trying to help firefighters tackle blaze

Dave Chester's family has remembered the 57-year-old business owner who tried to help firefighters during the Bicester Motion blaze as a 'hero' who 'died the way he lived'

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2 w. ago Lyon Women change name and get training base ‘better than most men’s centres’

Groupama Stadium to be team’s regular homeClub won fourth consecutive league title last weekThe French champions Olympique Lyonnais Féminin have been renamed OL Lyonnes, as part of a series of announcements made by their owner, Michele Kang.The American businesswoman has also revealed the team will make the Groupama Stadium – home of the Lyon men’s team – their regular home stadium. Kang said other mid-sized stadium alternatives, including a local rugby stadium, were explored before they reached the conclusion that the stadium that hosted the 2019 Women’s World Cup final is the best venue for them. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago National Express owner’s UK revenue falls amid turnaround effort

Mobico recently recalled its former boss Phil White, as it attempts a ‘large scale, complex turnaround’ of its struggling UK coach and bus business.

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2 w. ago Popular Paisley Pie shop sees hike in customers following Business Gateway support

A popular Paisley Pie shop has seen a dramatic increase in customers after the business owner accessed support from Business Gateway.

Economics

2 w. ago Local rugby club will hold firefighters killed in Bicester blaze ‘in our hearts’

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38; and business owner David Chester, 57, died in the major incident.

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2 w. ago Father of firefighter killed in Bicester fire pays tribute to 'hero' daughter as police launch investigation

Jennie Logan died alongside her colleague Martyn Sadler and business owner David Chester

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2 w. ago 'I hoped it wasn't true, I begged it wasn't': Devastated friends and family of firefighter Jennie Logan, 30, who died in Bicester aerodrome fire left grief

Firefighter Jennie Logan, 30, died alongside her colleague and Martyn Sadler, 38, and business owner David Chester, 57, after explosions were heard at Bicester Motion on Thursday.

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3 w. ago Marie Claire owner Future set for lower revenues amid ‘challenging’ backdrop

The media and comparison website firm said it is adopting a ‘more cautious view’ for the second half of the year.

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