28 h. ago Cheshire Windows Ltd company defrauded customers out of thousands despite owner being banned from running businesses, trial hears

Steven and Louise Wright have not attended the trial at Minshull Street Crown Court

Economics

29 h. ago The real cost of running a business: 5 expenses you might be overlooking

Running a business is about more than just balancing the books. While most entrepreneurs account for the obvious overheads – rent, salaries, equipment – it’s often the hidden costs that eat into profits and slow growth

Economics

51 h. ago Lanarkshire mum's wellbeing business shortlisted for prestigious industry award

Wellbeing Connections CIC, headed up by Linsey Gillies, is in the running for the Best Purpose Led Business of the Year Award.

Events

56 h. ago Mum helped prisoner partner run his cocaine business from behind bars, jury told

Lisa Prescott denies involvement in an alleged cocaine conspiracy

Events

5 d. ago Business owners believe AI will be essential within five years

The research, run by Small Business Britain in partnership with BT Group, found that small business owners want to be at the forefront of AI innovation, with over two thirds (68%) believing AI could boost their growth

Politics

6 d. ago Voices: Is this the real reason the cost of your winter sun break is sky high ?

As Ryanair and Jet2 both announce cuts to their winter flights schedules, James Moore says package holiday customers are too hard-pressed by economic uncertainty to risk getting away from it all

Politics

7 d. ago CCTV catches brazen thief stealing basket of pet supplies from Aberdeen shop

Cameras inside the shop captured the moment the alleged thief struck, leaving the family-run business £100 out of pocket.

Events

7 d. ago Gen Z hit with 'friendflation' as they struggle to keep up with pals in cost of living crisis

Gen Z and Millenials have confessed their money strains when it comes to trying to maintain friendships during the ever rising cost of living - and why 'friendflation' is real

Events

8 d. ago Rio Ferdinand's rating out of 10 for Man United's transfer window based on one factor

Ex-Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has run the rule over the Red Devils' business this summer and believes the club's outgoings are just as significant as the players they've brought in

Politics

9 d. ago The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup creates legacy in rugby league’s backyard

A festival atmosphere in Sunderland, Salford and York may succeed in inspiring the next generation of England starsThe streets of Eccles have given little away on the face of it over the past two Saturdays. Local residents are going about their business, the nearby canal path is full of walkers and runners, and there is a slumberous Saturday morning feel: until you turn into the Salford Community Stadium.The Women’s Rugby World Cup has made a strong start with decent crowds and good viewing figures. But there was a concerted effort to go beyond familiar territory in this tournament and lay down some roots in the north of England, too. The early signs suggest that may well have been achieved. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Court orders seizure of counterfeit underwear seller’s £90m assets

Ferrari and property owned by Arif Patel, tax fraudster who has been on the run since 2011, will be sold at auctionA self-styled clothing tycoon who sold counterfeit socks and pants while operating an extensive fraud ring will have all his UK assets seized after the Crown Prosecution Service won a court order to confiscate up to £90m worth of property and luxury cars.Arif Patel, 57, from Preston, Lancashire, who has been on the run since 2011, will have homes and business premises he owned taken from him after a confiscation order granted by a judge at Chester crown court on Thursday. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Tesla sales in Europe slump 40% as BYD new car registrations more than triple

Electric car business run by Elon Musk continues to lose ground to Chinese rival despite recent revamp of Model YBusiness live – latest updatesTesla sales slumped 40% across Europe in July compared with a year earlier, as the electric car company run by Elon Musk faces increasingly tough competition from its Chinese rival BYD.There were 8,837 sales of Tesla cars last month across the EU, the European Free Trade Association and the UK, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). That compared with 14,769 at the same point last year. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago The real cost of Celtic’s Champions League failure with plummeting prize pot clear to under

The Hoops claimed mega money last season in the league phase - but Kairat Almaty will be cashing in this season

Sport

2 w. ago Revealed: Fate of architect who was axed for a moment of madness as he celebrated qualifying after FIVE YEARS training

Thomas Ford, 28, from Congelton, Cheshire, assaulted the driver on a drunken night out to celebrate qualifying as an architect is still running a so-called 'architecture and visualisation' business.

Events

2 w. ago Revealed: Disgraced architect is still working as 'building designer' despite being struck off for racially abusing and assaulting taxi driver

Thomas Ford, 28, from Congelton, Cheshire, assaulted the driver on a drunken night out to celebrate qualifying as an architect is still running a so-called 'architecture and visualisation' business.

Events

2 w. ago 'I'm a single mum who grew up with nothing... now I run a six figure business'

When Covid hit Lea Turner's business she knew she had to act. What started out as a fluke on LinkedIn quickly turned into an online empire.

Politics

2 w. ago Suspected arson attack at restaurant was like a 'Hallowe'en scene', shocked witnesses say

A fire at a restaurant in north-east London was like a 'Halloween scene', a local businessman has said, after CCTV footage appeared to show a man running out of the building with his clothing on fire.

Events

2 w. ago Coronation Street star looks 'unrecognisable' 28 years on from soap debut with new career

As the fresh-faced son of Corrie's Gail Platt in the late Nineties, Adam Rickitt made his acting debut with his heartthrob status leading him onto a pop career - these days he runs his own business and looks very different

Politics

2 w. ago Coatbridge firm a finalist in Glasgow Business Awards' Inspiring Future Talent category

Founded in 1978 by James Hughes, KRG Specialist Engineering began as a family-run business carrying the initials of his three sons.

Economics

2 w. ago Court throws out $500m civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump

Trump was sued by New York over inflated financial statements used for favorable terms from lenders and insurersAn appeals court has thrown out the massive civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump, ruling on Thursday in New York state’s lawsuit accusing him of exaggerating his wealth.The decision came seven months after the Republican returned to the White House. A panel of five judges in New York’s mid-level appellate division said the verdict, which stood to cost Trump more than $515m and rock his real estate empire, was “excessive”. Continue reading...

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