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Emma Gibbon, a landlady who owns two pubs in Cheltenham, has expressed her concerns about the increasing difficulties in operating hospitality businesses. During a meeting with the Business and Trade Minister, she highlighted several challenges, including rising prices, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing debt issues. Gibbon specifically advocated for changes to National […]

The UK government is set to announce a new defence industrial strategy that includes a £250 million fund aimed at investing in five local economies to foster job creation and growth. Defence Secretary John Healey will specify that Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow, Sheffield, and Plymouth will benefit from this investment, which is intended to enhance the

Prasanna Callaghan, owner of Crumpets Cafe in central London, has expressed concerns about potential daily losses of £600-£700 due to a five-day Tube strike that began recently. This strike, involving members of the Rail, Maritime, and Transport (RMT) union, is seen as a significant event with potential economic repercussions. The Centre for Economics and Business

The Lord Roberts pub, commonly referred to as Bob’s, is closing after 125 years of service in Scunthorpe. Located on Well Street, the establishment has been a significant part of the community since its opening in 1900. A closing party took place recently, where landlord Graham Matthews expressed his emotional response to the closure. Matthews,

This year, the seasonal arrival of popular chocolates such as Quality Street and Celebrations in British supermarkets is notable for changes in their sizes. Quality Street boxes have decreased from 600g to 550g, and Celebrations tubs have shrunk from 550g to 500g. Additionally, Toblerone bars have seen a weight reduction from 360g to 340g. Earlier

Current and recent university students have shared various financial tips to assist with managing expenses during their studies. One recommendation is to register for student discount platforms such as UNiDAYS and Student Beans. These services often provide discounts ranging from 10% to 20% at various retailers, which can accumulate to significant savings over time. Using

Tottenham Hotspur’s board has announced that the club’s owner, ENIC Sports & Developments Holdings Ltd, has “unequivocally rejected” two recent expressions of interest in acquiring the north London football team, asserting that the club is “not for sale.” This statement follows the recent departure of executive chairman Daniel Levy, which had sparked speculation regarding a

Turks and Caicos Islands, once celebrated for its luxury tourism, is currently grappling with a significant rise in violent crime. With a population under 50,000, the territory recorded 48 homicides last year, leading to the highest murder rate per capita in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a recent study. As of mid-August this

In a factory in Fall River, Massachusetts, 15 workers are dedicated to producing specialty neonatal gear, a remnant of a once larger manufacturing operation run by the Teixeira family. The family shifted their business model to warehousing and distribution in 1990, closing most of their manufacturing. Recently, they have received increasing inquiries for their US-based

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is facing a complaint regarding its own advertising campaign, which promotes the role of the ASA in regulating marketing. Launched in collaboration with major brands such as Tesco, Comparethemarket, and Lloyds Bank, the campaign emphasizes that the ASA oversees advertising compliance across all media, including television, print, and online