9 h. ago Barry Docks wood processing site that 'left dust on cars and streets' has expansion plans halted

The wood processing site in Barry wanted to carry out a wider range of operations, but one councillor said she noticed residue on cars and pavements near her home

Politics

12 h. ago Restaurant trying to become 'the Nando’s of seafood' reveals expansion plans

The restaurant's mission statement is to make seafood 'fun, social and accessible in the UK'

Society

17 h. ago Aldi reveals full list of 23 locations where it wants to open new stores

The budget supermarket is targeting these locations as part of a massive £1.6billion expansion plan over the next two years - see the full list of places below

Politics

65 h. ago Aldi sales rise but profits fall as it plans £1.6bn investment on UK expansion

The discounter said the money would go toward the opening of 80 new stores over the next two years.

Economics

67 h. ago UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain

Agreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checksLabour’s plans for a massive expansion of nuclear power have been given a boost with a string of transatlantic deals for new modular reactors announced before Donald Trump’s visit.The UK and US governments have promised to fast track safety checks, and announced several new private sector investment deals, with Labour emphasising the potential benefits for jobs and growth. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Rising Nato military spending to cause huge spike in emissions, report warns

Pollution could be on par with annual emissions generated by Brazil as experts warn of climate effects of warA planned expansion of military spending by Nato countries could generate an additional 1,320m tonnes of planet-heating pollution over the next decade – on a par with the annual greenhouse gas emissions generated by Brazil, the fifth largest emitter in the world, according to a new report.Military activity is fossil-fuel intensive, yet official country data on military emissions is patchy or non-existent. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Primark owner says sales improving despite ‘consumer caution’

Like-for-like sales are expected to have dropped by around 2% over the current half-year but were offset by the group’s store expansion plans.

Politics

1 week ago Raising Cane’s plans expansion into Europe with London opening

Raising Cane’s plans expansion into Europe with London opening  Nation’s Restaurant News

Politics

2 w. ago Surinder Arora working with Changi airport on Heathrow expansion plan

Arora Group and Heathrow’s owners both recently submitted plans to the Department for Transport for a third runway at the west London airport.

Society

2 w. ago Germany moves closer to bringing back compulsory military conscription as army expansion plan unveiled amid soaring tensions with Russia

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has unveiled a sweeping plan to strengthen the German armed forces and hinted that conscription could return if efforts to boost voluntary recruitment fail.

Events

3 w. ago Details of planned Edinburgh tram expansion costing up to £2.9bn published

A 12-week consultation has been launched into new routes to Granton and Royal Infirmary

Economics

3 w. ago Pollard shines as South Africa bounce back to beat Australia in Rugby Championship

South Africa 30-22 AustraliaSpringboks avenge shock defeat by WallabiesHandré Pollard put in a commanding performance at fly-half as a more pragmatic South Africa beat Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship Test in Cape Town on Saturday to reignite the defence of their title.Australia had stunned the world champion Springboks 38-22 in their competition opener in Johannesburg the previous weekend as the hosts tried to play an expansive game-plan with ball in hand and were picked off.More to follow Continue reading...

Sport

3 w. ago 'I visited the UK's cheapest Michelin star restaurant and it was cheaper than a Nando's'

'I visited the UK's cheapest Michelin star restaurant and it was cheaper than a Nando's'  MyLondon

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Shameful’: Democrats join call for closure of Texas immigration jail

Camp at Fort Bliss base on US-Mexico border described as ‘dangerous misuse of military land and resources’Prominent Democratic lawmakers and legal advocates have called for the new immigration detention camp at Fort Bliss military base to be shut down amid accusations of lack of external oversight and concerns over access to legal services.Camp East Montana began full operation last weekend as a sprawling tent facility across acres of military land in the eastern part of El Paso, on the US-Mexico border in west Texas, amid rapid expansion plans and much controversy. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Campaign group seeks to appeal against Wimbledon expansion ruling

Save Wimbledon Park lost its High Court challenge against the decision to approve the expansion plans last month.

Politics

3 w. ago Bakery 'better than Greggs' opening new stores across UK in matter of weeks

A bakery chain supposedly "better than Greggs" is to open a number of new stores across the UK very soon, as they are planning their expansion and enticing customers with their tasty treats

Politics

3 w. ago Haven holiday park in UK tourist hotspot plans major expansion

Marton Mere Holiday Village in Blackpool is planning to site extra static caravans for holiday use, with park owners submitting a planning application to Blackpool Council

Politics

3 w. ago WHSmith shares plunge by third on profit alert: What investors need to see

“It’s particularly bruising for WHSmith given that it has its sights set on global expansion, with the US market a big part of its plans” – Susannah Streeter, Hargreaves Lansdown

Economics

4 w. ago The UK Michelin star restaurant that is ‘cheaper than Nando's’

Callum said he "wasn't disappointed" by the restaurant

Politics