Business Harland & Wolff’s future secured through agreement with Spanish shipbuilder February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The Belfast shipyard Harland & Wolff, renowned for constructing the Titanic, has secured its future through an agreement with Spain’s government-owned shipbuilder. Navantia had engaged in sole negotiations since October,…
Business UK Jobless Rate Increases While Wage Growth Decelerates February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Official figures indicate that the UK’s unemployment rate has increased, coinciding with a continued deceleration in pay growth. The jobless rate reached 4.3% in the three months ending September, an…
Business Community Gathers to Honor Esteemed Jeweller Rajinder Verma February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Hundreds of individuals convened for the funeral of a jeweller renowned for his craftsmanship and contributions to the jewellery trade. Rajinder Verma, who operated Laxmi Jewellers on Wednesbury Road in…
Business Northgate Street Closed Following Kebab Restaurant Fire in Devizes February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A street has been shut to traffic in both directions after a blaze erupted at a property situated in a terraced row. The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service…
Business Heritage Railway Proposes Major Structural Overhaul February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has unveiled plans for what it describes as a “radical” and “essential” organizational restructure, aimed at ensuring its continued existence. The railway indicated it has…
Business Nottingham Market Traders Begin Departures Amidst Mounting Pressure February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Vivian David expressed, “I feel very depressed because I don’t know what to do,” while preparing to vacate Nottingham’s Victoria Market. She is among three traders instructed to surrender the…
Business Former Vauxhall Executive Links Factory’s Challenges to Brexit February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Mark Noble, the former head of Vauxhall’s Luton operations, stated that the van-making plant’s “troubles began with Brexit,” following the announcement of its impending closure. He added that the parent…
Business Newry Woman ‘Sickened’ by Council’s Demand for Flood Grant Repayment February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A woman from Newry reported feeling “sickened” by communications from her local council after it requested the return of flood support money, which it claimed was disbursed to her in…
Business European Economy Faces Headwinds Amidst Revised Forecasts and Looming US Presidency February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek According to recent projections, the European economy is anticipated to encounter difficulties over the coming years. Although the European Central Bank (ECB) reduced interest rates for the third consecutive time…
Business Hereford Businesses Vote to Renew Improvement District Scheme February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Businesses located in Hereford have cast votes to maintain a Business Improvement District (BID) within the city’s high street. This initiative has been extended for an additional five years, with…