25 h. ago Chemical giant to close UK factory with 300 jobs at risk in money

The US chemical company said it will cease its basic siloxanes operations at Barry in a move that will affect around 800 roles across three sites in Europe

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4 d. ago ITV's James Martin's shares how he 'nearly missed out on mortgage' after 'taking a risk'

James Martin has become a household name thanks to his cooking shows and restaurants, but he has opened up about his money worries after 'taking a risk' with his first venue

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8 d. ago Aviva gets green light for Direct Line takeover amid fears 2,300 jobs could be axed

The Competition and Markets Authority, which launched an initial investigation into the deal in May, said it would not refer the deal to an in-depth probe.

Politics

2 w. ago Team physicians in college sports wary of greater liability risk with athletes now making big money

The professionalization of college sports has prompted concern among team physicians that they will be exposed to a greater risk of medical liability lawsuits by injured athletes who claim a poor outcome caused them to lose future earnings

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2 w. ago Offshore floating wind farms to power millions of homes, minister says

Jo Stevens has said plans for floating offshore wind farms in Wales and the South West will create 5,300 jobs and power four million homes.

Politics

2 w. ago BAE Systems funding provides 300 jobs boost for Scottish shipyards

“We welcome the additional funding from Scottish Enterprise that will help secure shipbuilding in Glasgow for generations to come” – Simon Lister, BAE Systems

Politics

3 w. ago Fibre glass factory in Wigan looks set to close with the loss of 250 jobs

MP laments collapsed buyout deal

Politics

3 w. ago Poundland reveals 68 UK stores and two warehouses could shut with 1,300 jobs now at risk after discount retailer was sold for £1 to investment firm Gordon Brothers

Discount chain Poundland, known for primarily selling products for £1, had been put on the market in March after a sharp downturn in trading - and confirmation of its sale for a 'nominal' fee was given last week.

Economics

3 w. ago We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

It came as the bus manufacturer proposes to consolidate its UK operations in North Yorkshire and close its Falkirk factory.

Politics

4 w. ago Full list of people on PIP most at risk of payment cut under new DWP welfare reforms

DWP analysis breaks down 18 most-claimed PIP conditions and daily living scores below four points.

Economics

4 w. ago Revealed: More than 700 children as young as 10 caught with knives and firearms in London schools

As 371 safer schools officers withdrawn across capital, Ben Kinsella Trust says young people may be ‘put at risk to save money’

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