20 h. ago New fan zone for Falkirk FC to meet demand from growing numbers of supporters

The club say the marquee with food and drink will help make a better match day experience for Falkirk fans

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8 d. ago Heating firm seeks Scottish market growth through digital marketing partnership

Energy efficiency specialist targets Scotland's expanding renewable heating sector amid growing demand for clean technology solutions.

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9 d. ago Trump claims EU is not yet offering a fair trade deal – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump says UK is protected from tariffs ‘because I like them’ as trade deal is signed offIran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil?Global oil supply is set to increase “far” faster than demand in the coming years, the International Energy Agency has predicted.In a new report, the IEA argues that oil markets are undergoing structural changes as the key drivers of supply and demand growth of the past 15 years start to fade.This growth is set to be dominated by robust gains in natural gas liquids (NGLs) and other non-crude liquids. The strategic shift towards higher non-crude capacity is driven by strong global demand for petrochemical feedstocks and the development of liquid‑rich gas resources.UK’s FTSE 100: -46 points or -0.5% at 8828 pointsGerman DAX: down 267 points or -1.1% at 23,430 pointsFrench CAC: down 61 points or -0.8% at 7,680 pointsAfter rallying on Monday on hopes that the Israel and Iran confl...

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9 d. ago UK faces daily water shortage of five billion litres a day by 2055 unless urgent action is taken as officials warn it will 'threaten way of life'

The shortfall - equivalent to a third of the country's daily use - is being blamed on climate change , population growth and more demand from businesses.

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3 w. ago Demand for oral nicotine pouches growing fast, British American Tobacco says

The Velo brand is the fastest growing within BAT’s so-called ‘new category’, which includes non-tobacco products like vapes.

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3 w. ago At least 81 arrested in Paris as fans celebrate PSG’s Champions League victory

Police on the Champs-Élysées use teargas and pepper spray to keep order after huge crowds had gathered for gameAt least 81 people have been arrested after violent clashes in Paris after huge crowds of fans gathered to watch PSG’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.The club’s Parc des Princes stadium was transformed into a fan zone for the night to screen the match, which took place in Munich, with about 48,000 attending. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Champions League final the calm before storm as Uefa and Fifa battle rolls on | Nick Ames

Club World Cup looms after powerbrokers from both governing bodies mingle in Munich for Europe’s biggest club gameIn regal Odeonsplatz, the finishing touches are being applied to a fan zone that will accommodate Inter’s travelling fans under an azure sky. It will surely be full to capacity given about 40,000 Nerazzurri are expected to arrive in time for Saturday’s Champions League final, even if under half that number will officially make it into Allianz Arena for the match itself. This is not only an appointment with history for their opponents, Paris Saint-Germain; Inter have blended silk with street-fighting qualities to stand on the verge of their first European title since 2010.Gianni Infantino is unlikely to be among the melee but the Fifa president’s sympathies are well documented. He will be quietly rooting for Inter from the VIP seats and perhaps it will be an opportune moment for some bridge building. There is a constituency of Inter fans in Uefa’s higher echelons, after a...

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4 w. ago Businesses demand action to boost growth as Scotland falls behind UK as a whole

Economy shrinks in February and March with GDP growth for first quarter sluggish, new Scottish Government data reveals

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4 w. ago The best fake tan, tried and tested, for a sunkissed, streak

Recreate the lustre of days spent in the sun with these expert-approved formulas• The best eye creams: 10 favourites for banishing bags, puffiness and fine linesThe wise among us would never forgo our safe-sun protocol, but there’s no denying that many of us feel happier and healthier with a tan. The irresistible lure of sunkissed skin has long been a summer staple – and from tanning waters to wipes, instant tans to gradual tanning moisturisers, there are now more ways than ever to get a faux glow.There’s also been a growing demand for multitasking beauty products, so the newest fake tan formulas often add skincare benefits alongside the bronze. Self-tans infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin C hydrate, nourish and protect much like your usual body cream or facial serum.Best fake tan overall: Bare by Vogue Williams clear tan water£22.50 for 150ml at DebenhamsBest budget fake tan:Boots Glow tanning milk£6 for 300ml at BootsBest fake tan drops: Caudalíe Self-Tan sun dr...

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