21 h. ago Does US soccer really need four first divisions? The answer isn’t necessarily ‘no’

Men’s and women’s leagues have announced plans for rapid growth. But secession and expansion have long been central elements of US sportsBetween this summer’s Club World Cup, next year’s World Cup, the enduring stature of the US women’s national team, and MLS’s steadily growing stable of teams and star attractions, soccer finally appears to be realizing its vast promise on US soil. Is there a limit to how much soccer America can handle? Several organizations are betting that the answer to that question is “no”. In late April, the National Women’s Soccer League – the oldest and biggest first division professional women’s league operating in the US today – announced plans to launch a second division, despite concerns over the first division’s financial sustainability and the NWSL’s slipping status in a women’s club game increasingly dominated by Europe.That announcement came on the heels of news that the Women’s Premier Soccer League, the longest-running active women’s soccer league i...

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64 h. ago Iceland confirms exact store which will close in 14 days amid growth plans

Iceland revealed it would be closing one of its stores by the end of June - but has also revealed there is more positive news to come

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69 h. ago Good news for gardeners! Scientists have uncovered a simple way to boost plant growth

Gardeners will try almost anything to help their plants grow. From fancy compost to strict watering times, there are plenty of ways to give their flowers a boost.

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3 d. ago New chapter in Lanarkshire business success story as firm becomes employee

Wetrooms International Group - owners of Ceiling2Floor stores and Wetrooms Distribution - has ambitious growth plans as turnover hits £20m in 20th anniversary year.

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4 d. ago Iceland confirms exact date another supermarket store will shut for good this month

The Shotton Iceland branch - which is located on Chester Road - is pulling down the shutters for good when the store closes at 4pm on Monday, June 23

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4 d. ago Pensions report cuts Reeves’ planned growth funds from £160bn to £11bn

Chancellor had anticipated surpluses from final salary schemes would boost investment in UK economyPlans to invest £160bn of surplus funds from final salary pension schemes to boost the UK economy over the next 10 years have been dealt a blow by a Whitehall assessment that found there was likely to be little more than £11bn available to spend.In a knock to Rachel Reeves’s growth agenda, a report by civil servants at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that the expected surpluses in occupational schemes would be used by businesses to offload their pension liabilities to insurance companies. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Gardeners issued urgent feed warning for fruit and vegetables during summer

Gardening experts have urged people to follow one simple rule to ensure a healthy growth on their plants during the summer months and ensure the best quality on their produce.

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7 d. ago How to get rid of ivy and keep it away for good, according to experts

Ivy is an evergreen climber that clings to walls, fences and trees, forming dense mats of growth and can block sunlight and smother plants

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1 week ago Gardeners advised to 'remove' one thing from rhubarb plants for better growth

Rhubarb is a popular fruit to grow in the UK, but gardeners are being urged to check their plants regularly for one thing - and remove it as soon as possible

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2 w. ago What is the Chelsea Chop? And how it’s vital for your plants’ growth

The chop also delays blooming, which can benefit the late-summer garden

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2 w. ago KFC announces £1.5billion expansion plans to open 500 more restaurants in the next decade as demand for fried chicken surges

KFC's plans form part of new growth ambitions as the chain looks to expand its reach across the nation and put money into its existing locations.

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2 w. 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.

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2 w. ago Tomatoes will grow 'anywhere' in garden with Alan Titchmarsh's technique

Tomato season is currently in full swing, and to get the best growth from your at-home plants there's a quick trick that Alan Titchmarsh has recommended.

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2 w. ago Iceland confirms exact closure dates for two UK supermarket stores

The supermarket said it had entered into a consultation process with workers at the affected Iceland stores, and both groups have been offered other roles within the businesses

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2 w. ago Gardener's mulching hack makes the job 'much easier' and doesn't harm plants

Adding mulch to your garden can help fertilise plants, keep them warm and even stop the growth of weeds - but it can be a tricky job. An expert has shared a clever hack to make it much easier

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2 w. ago Shed manufacturer builds on growth plans with Royal Bank of Scotland lending support

Gillies & Mackay (G&M), a second-generation family business located in Perthshire, is expanding its operations with a £200,000 loan facility from Royal Bank of Scotland.

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3 w. ago Major retailer to close store within days as 'everything must go' sale announced

Trespass in Aylesbury, one of the brand's 300 stores, will shut its doors on May 18 - the outdoor clothing and equipment store has launched a closing down sale with everything must go

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3 w. ago Plants to prune this weekend to 'encourage second flush' of flowers in summer

Pruning plants, flowers and trees helps to encourage flowering for longer as well as promote new growth. Here are four plants you should prune before the end of May

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4 w. ago Labour has denounced me as ‘deeply misleading’ on its planning reform. I wish that were true | George Monbiot

Even it now admits that brick by brick, these proposals will wreck habitats. This could be Starmer’s most damaging mistake yetThe precedent is uncanny, and the failure to learn from it downright mystifying. Keir Starmer is rushing gladly towards the catastrophe Boris Johnson inflicted on himself in 2020. Had he set out to stymie Labour’s chances of re-election, he couldn’t be doing it better.In 2020, Johnson promised “a whole new planning system” for England, which, he claimed, would promote “economic growth”. He said he wanted to see 300,000 new homes built every year. He sought to “build, build, build”, but falsely claimed that his plans were thwarted by newts, which he used as shorthand for environmental protections. He would sweep these protections away. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago EasyHotel CEO on “taking on the big boys” and E2E recognition

Karim Malak, CEO of easyHotel, shares his vision for affordable, sustainable travel and the company’s ambitious growth plans across Europe. Speaking about the challenges and opportunities in the hospitality sector, Malak also reflects on the value of connecting with like-minded leaders through E2E and how the platform that champions entrepreneurship and business growth.

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