6 h. ago Dumfries roadworks chaos set to continue as 'operational difficulties' delay completion

SGN hopes to finish the work at the Three Road Ends junction by March 10 - rather than February 23 as originally planned.

Events

67 h. ago Rise of 'zombie companies' in age of borrowing and inflation

A zombie firm brings in only enough cash to continue operating and pay its debts but not enough to invest in growth.

Economics

2 d. ago Israel says West Bank operation will last for a year as it sends tanks to Jenin

Continued operation in Palestinian territory will leave 40,000 displaced people unable to return homeIsrael has sent tanks to the West Bank city of Jenin, in the first deployment of its kind in the area in more than two decades, as troops intensify operations in the territory that officials said will last at least a year.The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, said on Sunday that the latest operation across the West Bank was expanding, and that troops would remain in the area’s urban hotspots “for the coming year”, meaning approximately 40,000 people displaced by the fighting will not be able to return to their homes. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Share of €500,000 jackpot offered to men who bought scratchcard with stolen credit card

Winnings as yet unclaimed by thieves in Toulouse who bought scratchcard amid legal debate over who gets payoutTwo homeless men who bought a winning lottery scratchcard with a stolen credit card have been offered a potentially lifechanging deal by their victim: a share of the €500,000 jackpot if they can produce the ticket.The situation has left legal experts scratching their heads over who is the rightful owner of the so far unclaimed winnings: the person who bought the scratchcard, or the person who paid for it? And will the lottery operator pay out? Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Man Utd announce 'brutal' sacking as Sir Jim Ratcliffe cuts create 'culture of fear'

Jackie Kay, the head of team operations, has been sacked by Manchester United as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues his ruthless cost-cutting exercise at Old Trafford

Politics

6 d. ago Union unveils plan to secure future of British Steel site in Scunthorpe

Community said its proposal would ensure the continued operation of two existing blast furnaces at the British Steel site in Scunthorpe while two new electric arc furnaces are constructed

Politics

6 d. ago Union unveils plan to secure future of Scunthorpe British Steel site

Community says its proposal will ensure the continued operation of two blast furnaces while two new electric furnaces are constructed.

Politics