14 h. ago Police lockdown Sale business after multiple diners become ill and suffer 'minor reactions'

Several diners were treated for 'minor reactions' in a food-related incident in Sale, Greater Manchester, today. Police spent several hours managing the area outside the restaurant

Economics

2 d. ago ‘The musty whiff of a yard sale’: why is Morrissey attempting to sell his share of the Smiths’ catalogue?

The frontman advertised the sale of one of indie’s most significant catalogues in a shockingly cavalier manner. With estranged bandmates among the other stakeholders, legitimate bidders may be hard to findMorrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’There is a well-trodden line about assessing the trustworthiness of online bargains: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. It comes to mind when looking at the extremely unusual way in which Morrissey is apparently seeking to offload his business interests in the Smiths. This is not like the forensic and formal processes behind huge catalogue sales in recent years such as Sting, Bob Dylan, Queen, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd or Paul Simon.A post on Morrissey Solo – the outlet for all official Morrissey communiques – says the singer has “no choice but to offer for sale all of his business interests in ‘the Smiths’ to any interested party/investor” and that he wants out. ...

Politics

3 d. ago Edinburgh University raises ‘for sale’ sign on two student blocks with more than 100 beds

“Given their size, character and condition, these sites offer a unique opportunity for developers in a sought-after location” – Damien Toner, director of estates at the University of Edinburgh

Politics

3 d. ago Morrissey puts his business interests in The Smiths up for sale and takes swipe at ex

Musician claimed he was ‘burnt out’ by connections to his former bandmates and ‘must protect myself, especially my health’

Economics

3 d. ago Morrissey puts his business interests in The Smiths up for sale

Musician claimed he was ‘burnt out’ by connections to his former bandmates and ‘must protect myself, especially my health’

Economics

3 d. ago Morrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’

Musician says he has ‘no choice’ after being ‘burnt out by any and all connections’ to his former bandmatesMorrissey has announced that he “has no choice” but to put up for sale the entirety of his business interests in the Smiths “to any interested party/investor”.The deal, made in apparent seriousness on his website, Morrissey Solo, in a post titled “A Soul for Sale”, would include the band’s name and artwork, which he created, as well as his share of merchandising rights, lyrical and musical compositions, synchronisation, recordings and publishing contractual rights. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Revolut founder to become one of Britain’s top 10 richest businessmen as share sale gives huge valuation

The fintech firm will be valued at $75bn with the latest share sale

Economics

5 d. ago Aberdeen office housing Acorn carbon capture firm for sale at £1.9 million

“Aberdeen is emerging as the most liquid market in Scotland, with buyer and vendor expectations broadly aligned” – Matthew Park, partner at Knight Frank

Economics

5 d. ago Revolut founder to become one of Britain’s top ten richest businessmen as share sale gives huge valuation

The fintech firm will be valued at $75bn with the latest share sale

Economics

5 d. ago Business news live: Gold price hits record high and Revolut share sale gives $75bn valuation

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Economics

1 week ago Advertising group Dentsu explores sale of international business

Deal could raise billions of dollars and end Japanese company’s global ambitions in AI-hit industry

Economics

1 week ago Lease laptops from just £5 a month with Raylo Business summer sale

Self-employed and need new tech? Raylo Business has laptops from just £5 a month with flexible lease terms and free upgrades

Economics

2 w. ago Hospital on lockdown after reports 'man shot his wife' as gunman still at large

Police placed a hospital under lockdown as a shooting happened within the building, with authorities still unable to find the perpetrator, and loud alarms played throughout

Science

2 w. ago OnlyFans owner paid $701m in dividends as platform readies for potential sale

Streaming platform known for subscription-based adult content reports $1.4bn revenue and rising usageThe owner of OnlyFans was paid $701m (£523m) in dividends last year as the streaming platform best known for offering adult content readies for a potential multibillion-dollar sale.The UK-based company, which offers a range of subscription-based content from sex workers and celebrities, reported revenue of $1.4bn in its 2024 financial year, up 9% compared with the year before, accounts filed at Companies House on Friday show. Pre-tax profit rose 4% to $683.6m. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Police officer who Tasered suspect during a chase in Covid lockdown has spent FIVE YEARS barred from front

PC Imran Mahmood caused Jordan Walker-Brown, 27, to break his back and left him paralysed after a police through Harringay, north London , on May 4, 2020.

Events

3 w. ago Sex for Sale: Secret deal that kept saunas open for business

A police crackdown on saunas in Edinburgh was foiled after a lawyer uncovered a 27 year old secret deal giving owners immunity from prosecution

Economics

3 w. ago Villagers near JD Vance's Cotswold's mansion claim they were 'quizzed by police for social media details' as VP's security lockdown sparks outrage among locals

Thames Valley Police says locals living in the security buffer were only spoken to ensure they could pass through the blockade unhindered. It denies people were asked for their social media details.

Events

3 w. ago Armed police put court on lockdown as gangster Jamie Rothwell arrives for sentencing

A prison van arrived at court amid heavy security

Events

3 w. ago Gunfire at Sydney Airport as police drop rifle during scuffle with man at cafe

Police launch investigation as crime area sectioned off

Events

3 w. ago Man arrested after police gun fired during scuffle at Sydney Airport

Police launch investigation as crime area sectioned off

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