Bussiness

Tesco loses Supreme Court ‘fire and rehire’ fight

Posted by September 12, 2024

Tesco says it will accept a Supreme Court ruling in a so-called 'fire and rehire' case amid government efforts to bolster workers' rights.The Unio

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UK debt projected to almost triple over next 50 years,…

Posted by September 12, 2024

The UK’s debt mountain will almost triple to more than 270% of national income over the next 50 years because of pressures from an ageing population, the clim

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Bank of England waters down plans to impose tougher capital…

Posted by September 12, 2024

The Bank of England has watered down new capital rules meant to shock-proof the banking system from another 2008-style crash, in a move the Labour government sa

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New rules for banks to deliver financial stability and investment

Posted by September 12, 2024

The Basel 3.1 reforms are the final part of the internationally agreed Basel 3 framework. Today’s proposals, announced by the Prudential Regulation Authority

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Union wins Tesco ‘fire and rehire’ case

Posted by September 12, 2024

Getty ImagesA shop workers' union has won a Supreme Court battle against Tesco over so-called "fire and rehire" plans put forward by the supermarket giant.The r

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Looking ahead for the UK largest community owned wind farm…

Posted by September 12, 2024

Community-owned wind farm Point and Sandwick Trust (PST) held their annual Away Day at Lews Castle, Stornoway earlier this week.  The Trust is respon

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Revolut founder Storonsky ‘sells £200m stake’ in fintech giant

Posted by September 12, 2024

The billionaire founder of Revolut has sold shares worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the banking and finance app as he climbs the ranks of

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Grangemouth: Scotland’s only oil refinery to close next year

Posted by September 12, 2024

PA MediaPetroineos announced their intention to close Grangemouth in November last yearScotland's only oil refinery is to close by the summer of next year, with

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National debt set to treble over next 50 years, says…

Posted by September 12, 2024

UK national debt is on course to treble over the next half a century due to several pressures, according to the government’s official forecaster.Those pressur

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Scotland Has One of Largest Increase in Footfall in UK…

Posted by September 12, 2024

Northern Ireland, the North East and Scotland Show the Largest Increase in Town Centre Visitors as Footfall Report Shows Positive Trend Across UK For First

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Chemist, pub and bank closures lead to 2,300 more empty…

Posted by September 12, 2024

A wave of closures by chemist, pub and bank chains led to almost 2,300 more empty stores on high streets, shopping centres and retail parks in Great Britain in

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