Venues could face fines of up to £18 million if they flout rules to protect visitors and staff from terror attacks under Martyn’s Law. The plans, part of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill and named after victim Martyn Hett, were introduced to Parliament on Thursday seven years after theContinue Reading
Scotland’s only oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs, it has been confirmed. Petroineos, the owners of the Grangemouth plant, confirmed the move to staff at the site on Thursday. It will now become an import only terminal, with the numberContinue Reading
A well-known soup company wants to drop the word soup from its name. Campbell Soup Co. announced its plan to change its name – to drop the soup – at a meeting of investors on Tuesday. The 155-year-old food seller, which is most famous for its assortment of namesake cannedContinue Reading
Mitchell Voss stands at the helm of WindMass Capital as its Founder and CEO, propelling the company to the forefront of the sustainable commercial real estate industry. Boasting over 14 years of extensive experience, Mitchell leads his Chicago-based firm with a firm dedication to merging cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly practicesContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 had a mixed day on Wednesday, finishing slightly down after news of flatlining economic growth in the UK and softening US inflation. The blue-chip index fell 12 points, or 0.15%, to end the day at 8,194. The session came after the Office for National Statistics said grossContinue Reading
Construction leaders should ditch a “slippery shoulders” attitude when they face safety problems, an MP has urged. Liberal Democrat MP Marie Goldman made her plea during a House of Commons debate on building safety and resilience, as another MP who represents the gutted Grenfell Tower in Kensington and Bayswater warnedContinue Reading
Rescue deals have been struck to save 23 former CTD Tiles stores after the supplier went bust last month. CTD Tiles tumbled into administration in August after coming under pressure from a downturn in the home improvement sector. It ran 86 stores across the UK and employed 425 staff beforeContinue Reading
The UK’s economic outlook is “gradually” improving but the Chancellor must look at urgent reforms to get Britain’s growth and finances back on track, according to a new report. In its annual economic survey, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) upgraded its forecasts for UK growth to 1.1%Continue Reading
Heat pump installers should have to gain mandatory accreditation to ensure quality and boost consumer confidence in the new tech, industry experts have urged. A coalition of heating and energy organisations, charities and policy experts are calling for the mandatory accreditation of all heat pump installers across the UK, amidContinue Reading
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced criticism after justifying her decision to claim £4,400 in taxpayer-funded expenses for heating her second home, a day after MPs voted to scrap winter fuel payments of up to £300 for millions of pensioners. The decision comes as the government moves to cut benefits forContinue Reading
