25 h. ago Wales completely destroyed as Springboks massacre brutally exposes everything

This was Wales' darkest day since the game turned professional

Events

53 h. ago Premier Inn owner’s costs to rise by up to £50m after business rates changes

Whitbread is among hotel owners to be hit hard by changes in valuations linked to next year’s business rates payments.

Economics

4 d. ago Terrifying footage shows moment suspect firebombs car and van in Glasgow

The vehicles burst into flames in the early hours of Monday morning leaving the business owner's van "burnt to a crisp" for "no reason whatsoever".

Events

4 d. ago Who is Paul Doyle as Liverpool parade crash driver admits ploughing into fans

Paul Doyle, 54, is a married father-of-three and former business owner whose social media accounts suggest an interest in cryptocurrency

Events

7 d. ago My house was completely wrecked and I lost thousands – what happened next left me even more stunned

Two rogue builders completely destroyed the home of mum-of-two Catharine Lewis

Politics

1 week ago Channel Tunnel owner cancels UK rail projects over rise in business rates

Eurotunnel said expected tripling of levy makes planned freight investments untenable

Politics

2 w. ago Person in hospital after suffering severe electric shock in floods

A business owner in Newport said a person was taken to hospital after being electocuted in flood waters

Events

3 w. ago I’m as capitalist as they get but Medicare for all is the best hope for US healthcare | Gene Marks

With the US government shut down over impending rises to insurance premiums, it’s clear the status quo cannot continueDeductibles. In-network. Out-of-network. Concierge medical services. Out-of-pocket expenses. Co-payment. Co-insurance. Benefit advisers. Insurance brokers. Healthcare consultants. ACA. HMO. PPO. EPO. POS. HDHP. HSA. FSA. HRA. EOB. COBRA. SHOP. Single coverage. Dependent coverage. Premium tax credits.Confused? You should be. Who understands all this stuff? Not the typical business owner. Nor the typical employee. Choosing the right healthcare insurance for our business – or for our families – seems like it requires a PhD in healthcare. Continue reading...

Science

3 w. ago UK adult shop operates for 21 years without complaint – until now

Shop owner, Alan Brook defended his business in Crewe stating: 'Everything's been great, no trouble whatsoever' - however councillors may decide not to renew its licence

Politics

3 w. ago The next steps for cafe owner whose business was completely destroyed by fire

Lucy Sharp described the difficult challenges the last seven months has brought for herself and her partner since a fire destroyed their thriving business

Events

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 07 November: IAG and Rightmove shares slide, ITV holds Sky talks

ITV has confirmed early stage talks over a possible sale of its broadcasting arm to Sky.

Politics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 07 November: House prices set new record, ITV holds Sky talks

ITV has confirmed early stage talks over a possible sale of its broadcasting arm to Sky.

Society

3 w. ago Sky owner Comcast in talks to buy ITV’s broadcasting arm for £2bn

Deal would exclude ITV Studios but would mark major shake-up of UK televisionThe parent company of Sky is in talks to buy ITV’s broadcasting business for about £2bn, two decades after James Murdoch made an audacious move to become the biggest shareholder in the UK’s largest commercial free-to-air broadcaster.US media company Comcast, which owns assets including Universal Studios and bought Rupert Murdoch’s Sky for £30bn in 2018, is in talks to buy ITV’s broadcasting arm, which includes its TV channels and streaming service ITVX. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago ‘In this ’til the end’: Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner on refusing to quit amid furor over ‘Nazi’ tattoo

Platner’s populist campaign faces backlash over past comments and a contentious tattooOn a recent Monday night, Graham Platner – oysterman, army veteran and Democratic hopeful for US Senate – took the stage in a small Maine town known for its oyster farming to assure voters that he was still in the game to win the Democratic primary, and ultimately unseat five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins.He addressed a crowd of 700, the most that could fit into the school gymnasium in Damariscotta, Maine before organizers had to start turning people away. As is typical for his campaign events, the gruff, plain-talking, flannel-clad, local business owner and former marine dissected the “establishment political system that serves the interests of the ultra wealthy” in front of a captivated audience. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago My darling son just told me his wife is pregnant. Everyone's celebrating, but I know something they don't

'I don't want to seem cruel or paranoid... Is there a way to bring this up without completely destroying my relationship with my only son?'

Politics