99 m. ago Shoplifters steal from me every day, I’ve lost almost £20k in a year – it’s so bad I might have to close

A SHOP owner says he's made more than 100 calls to cops reporting robberies since opening - but no one has been prosecuted. Owner of News Plus, Mohammad Sheikh, said since opening in November, the shop has been targeted "every day" by shoplifters - including multiple assaults on his staff behind the counter. But Mohammed...

Economics

2 h. ago Brit, 68, shot dead during robbery in Ghana as police launch urgent manhunt

A 68-year-old British man was shot dead during a robbery in Tema, Ghana, local police said, adding that they have 'launched a full-scale operation to track down the perpetrators'

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3 h. ago Shopkeeper reveals his store has been robbed 100 times in a year

Mohammad Sheikh, the owner of News Plus in Glasgow , says his shop has been targeted 'every day' by shoplifters since opening last November.

Events

3 h. 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

4 h. ago 'My shop has been robbed over 100 times in a year but no one has been prosecuted'

Mohammad Sheikh claims his 24-hour store in Glasgow city centre has lost £20,000 in a year.

Events

4 h. ago Crackdown on vape shops, barbers and corner shops sees £300m of goods seized

The National Crime Agency (NCA) launched Operation Machinize targeting Turkish-style barbers, vape shops and minimarts, all of which trade mainly in cash

Economics

5 h. ago Shopkeeper says he has been robbed 100 times in a year with not one prosecution

Mohammad Sheikh has contacted police 100 times since opening his shop a year ago and not one shoplifter has been prosecuted

Events

6 h. ago UK to provide military support to Belgium after drone incursions

Devices suspected to be operated by Russia have been spotted above Brussels and Leige.

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6 h. 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

6 h. ago Famed magic shop to the stars to disappear after 50 years as owner decides to 'move on'

A famed magic shop loved by a string of top names - including Derren Brown, Dynamo, Tommy Cooper, Ken Dodd and Paul Daniels - is to close after almost 50 years.

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7 h. ago Horse breeder near 'racing HQ' baffled by noise complaint over 'constant neighing'

Mandy Young, who lives near Newmarket - known as the 'headquarters' of British horseracing - said the letter from West Suffolk Council had left her 'paranoid'

Politics

8 h. ago Migrant helpline advising on issues including how to fix kettles is part of £120million call centre funded by the taxpayer

Operators at the call centre, run by charity Migrant Help, are being told to record every call concerning a broken item - no matter how minor.

Economics

8 h. ago Chanelle Hayes' 'marriage fear' exposed as she quits nursing for racy adult career

Big Brother icon Chanelle Hayes worries that her decision to sign up for OnlyFans will have an impact on her marriage, despite her husband Dan being 'supportive'

Politics

9 h. ago Tory Robert Jenrick accused of breaching Westminster rules over fake clown video

EXCLUSIVE: A complaint has been made about the Tory after he posted AI footage about Justice Secretary David Lammy.

Politics

9 h. ago Chicago police respond as ‘shots fired’ at federal agents amid immigration operations

The Department of Homeland Security said shots were fired by a man in a black Jeep who was targeting the agents

Events

9 h. ago South London residents 'annoyed' as high street gets yet another kebab shop after bank closure

South London residents 'annoyed' as high street gets yet another kebab shop after bank closure  MyLondon

Economics

11 h. ago Continental thrift: five of the best cities in Europe for vintage shopping

From flea markets in Berlin to thrift stores in Athens, a vintage shopping veteran picks her favourite places to shop for preloved bargains and unique souvenirsA city as celebrated for its quirkiness as Berlin is almost duty-bound to deliver on the flea market front – plus, many of its shops close on Sundays, making market browsing the natural retail fix. Continue reading...

Economics

13 h. ago Ukraine facing widespread power cuts after generating capacity reduced to ‘zero’ by Russian attacks

Power to be cut for as much as 16 hours a day across most of Ukraine while repairs are carried outPower will be cut for between eight and 16 hours across most regions of Ukraine on Sunday, state transmission system operator Ukrenergo has said, after Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure reduced the country’s generating capacity to “zero”.Moscow, which has escalated attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure in recent months, launched hundreds of drones at energy facilities across the country from Friday into Saturday. Continue reading...

Events

14 h. ago Revealed: Electric buses serving Britain's towns and villages could be remotely taken over and deactivated by their Chinese manufacturers

Yutong vehicles have been purchased by transport networks across the country since 2018, with the overall number operating in Britain believed to stand at more than 2,500.

Economics

14 h. ago I worked at Tesco for several years — you should shop at 1 time of day for huge discounts

When it comes to shopping for food, there are a few ways to save money. If you're on the hunt for bargains, it's worth knowing when supermarkets like Tesco reduce the prices of their products

Economics