FTSE 100 rises above 7,000 for first time in over a year
The FTSE 100 rose above 7,000 this morning for the first time since the end of last February, shortly after the pandemic triggered sharp falls in global stock markets. The index rose for the fourth session in a row, adding another
Made in Britain – Cheese on Towcest’
Having been made redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic, Mark Rodgers of Cheese on Towcest’ in Northamptonshire took the plunge and decided to launch his very own online cheesemonger business. What’s the story behind your business? I’ve always been obsessed with cheese
Vauxhall factory to shut within a year unless UK government offers stimulus deal
Vauxhall will stop producing the Astra at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire and close the plant completely in April next year unless the Government can incentivise it to build a new model at the site. A briefing on manufacturing volumes issued by
Welsh language plane announcements ‘risks safety’
A fresh row over the Welsh language has erupted after travel experts claimed flight safety was being put at risk by new mandatory announcements for pilots landing in Wales. A Notice to Airmen (Notam), due to last until the end of
Dulux apologises after making fun of Spurs – immediately after being named as new sponsor
Dulux has apologised after making fun of Tottenham Hotspur – immediately after being signed as their new sponsor. The paint brand said it was “deeply sorry” for social media posts that mocked the team’s performance and would investigate them. It’s the perfect