Business Derbyshire Transport Charity’s Liquidation: Former CEO’s Regret February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The former interim chief executive of a Derbyshire transport charity stated that its liquidation was “the last thing we wanted to do”. Derbyshire Community Transport (DCT), which provided bus and…
Business London Marathon Events Acquires Organizers of Loch Ness Events February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The entities responsible for the London Marathon have acquired the companies that organize the Loch Ness Marathon and the Etape Loch Ness cycling event. Specifically, London Marathon Events (LME) completed…
Business Business Owner Weighs Staff Cuts Amid Budget’s NI and Wage Increases February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The managing director of a toolmaking company indicated a potential need to reduce its workforce following the Autumn Budget’s announcement of higher national insurance (NI) contributions and increased wages. Chancellor…
Business Union Confirms New Deal Prevents Bus Driver Strikes February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The Unite union has announced that a new pay agreement has successfully prevented planned strike action by bus drivers across the Highlands and Orkney. The disagreement, which involved approximately 200…
Business Swaffham Greggs Granted Planning Permission Amidst Local Opposition February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A Greggs bakery and takeaway, which faced a 1,000-signature petition in opposition, has now received planning permission, concluding the prolonged dispute. The chain inaugurated its new branch in Swaffham, Norfolk,…
Business Guernsey Road Closure Extended to Spring Due to Burst Water Main February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A road located in Guernsey is slated to stay closed until the next calendar year following a ruptured water main. Guernsey Water announced that Rue Marquand in St Andrew has…
Business Brittany Ferries Secures 20-Year Portsmouth Port Agreement February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Cross-Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries has entered into a new 20-year agreement to operate from a port on the south coast. This arrangement ensures the French company will maintain its…
Business Businesses express mixed reactions to budget proposals February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Charles Nicholds, managing director of Murphy & Son, a Nottingham-based supplier for the brewery and winemaking industry, initially described the budget as “a bit giveth and a bit taketh away.”…
Business Genetic Testing Firm 23andMe Announces 40% Workforce Reduction February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The genetic testing company 23andMe, which is facing challenges, has announced a reduction of 40% of its workforce, equivalent to 200 positions, as part of its efforts to remain viable.…
Business Mali to receive $160 million from Australian miner following executive detentions in tax dispute February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek An Australian mining firm, Resolute Mining, has stated its commitment to pay $160 million (£126 million) to Mali’s military government to resolve a tax disagreement. This development comes after the…