Business Government approves acquisition of Royal Mail’s parent company by Czech billionaire February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The government has approved the acquisition of Royal Mail’s parent entity by a Czech billionaire. This £3.6 billion acquisition by EP Group, led by Daniel Kretinsky, received official consent following…
Business McDonald’s Retracts Plans for Second Restaurant February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek McDonald’s, the prominent burger chain, has retracted its planning submission for an additional restaurant in a town located in the south of Scotland. The Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) had…
Business Stagecoach Operations Manager Advocates for Increased Female Representation in Bus Industry February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The new operations manager for a bus company has expressed her desire to encourage more women to join the industry. Hema Russell, based in Peterborough, holds the distinction of being…
Business Weymouth Council Designates December 23 as Final Free Parking Day for Holiday Shoppers February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A local council has declared December 23 as the conclusive date for complimentary parking in Weymouth, intending to assist residents with their final Christmas purchases. The environment and services committee…
Business British Steel Workers Depart Amid Future Uncertainty February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Reports indicate that dozens of employees are leaving British Steel’s Scunthorpe facility each month, a year after a £1.25bn green transition was announced for the company. As Jo Makel observes,…
Business Water Supply Largely Restored After Extensive Disruption February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The majority of properties have had their water supply reinstated subsequent to a malfunction at a treatment facility that affected thousands of residences in Epsom and sections of south London.…
Business Boeing Workers Conclude Seven-Week Strike Following Agreement on 38% Pay Increase February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Workers employed by Boeing in the US have cast votes to accept the aerospace corporation’s most recent compensation proposal, bringing an end to a disruptive seven-week industrial action. Under the…
Business Uber Granted Operating License in Plymouth February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Uber, the prominent taxi application company, has received authorization to commence operations in Plymouth. This license, granted by Plymouth City Council on Thursday, permits the company to employ up to…
Business Business disruption follows sinkhole damage in St Helier, Jersey February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A skin therapist, Penny Downes, who works as a beautician at Dynamic Health on Clarendon Road in St Helier, Jersey, has had to cancel over 50 client appointments. This occurred…
Business Bed Manufacturer Denied Retrospective Extension Approval February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A company specializing in luxury beds has had its request for permission for an extension, which has already been constructed adjacent to its factory, denied. Wakefield Council rejected the retrospective…