Wood plc, the Aberdeen-based company integral to the region’s oil and gas sector, is set to be acquired by Sidara, a Dubai-based engineering and design firm. This decision follows a significant drop in Wood’s market value, which has raised concerns about its stability. A shareholder vote resulted in 88% approval for the takeover after delays

Agency staff who were brought in during the ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham are set to join the picket line, citing claims of bullying and harassment. The strikes, which have involved hundreds of refuse workers, began in March and focus on disputes over pay and job security. This situation prompted the Birmingham City Council to

In March, optimism surged in European financial markets due to a historic agreement facilitated by Friedrich Merz, Germany’s then-chancellor-elect, which aimed to loosen constitutional spending limitations. This deal was seen as a potential catalyst for alleviating prolonged economic stagnation in the region and addressing geopolitical challenges from the US and China. However, six months into