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Ikea owner buys Brighton shopping mall, its second in the UK
Ikea’s parent company has bought its second UK shopping mall, in Brighton, for an estimated £145m as part of efforts to bring its furniture stores into city centres. The world’s largest furniture retailer plans to convert an empty Debenhams site in the south coast city’s Churchill Square centre, about aContinue Reading
Yorshire-built Twisted 4x4s head for Japan in new export deal
North Yorkshire-based Twisted Automotive has announced an agreement that will see the company’s bespoke modified Land Rover Defenders sold in Japan, under the new ‘Twisted Japan’ brand. The exclusive deal with Yone Motors of Tokyo means Twisted’s classic Defenders will be imported for the next three years. Twisted’s first vehicles built for the Japanese market,Continue Reading
Seed capital funding launches for UK entrepreneurs in colour/dyeing industries
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Seed Capital Investment Fund, The Dyers’ Company are pleased to launch the Fund for a second year. This initiative is designed to support innovation and the commercialisation of business ideas within the colouration industry. The deadline for applications is 15th December 2023. TheContinue Reading
Read David Cameron’s Foreign Secretary appointment statement in full
“The Prime Minister has asked me to serve as his Foreign Secretary and I have gladly accepted. “We are facing a daunting set of international challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. “At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been moreContinue Reading
Make UK investment screening ‘more business friendly’ says deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has announced plans to streamline and enhance the business-friendliness of the UK’s investment screening powers, just under two years since their inception. Dowden is set to launch a review aimed at “narrowing and refining” the National Security and Investment Act — a legislation enabling theContinue Reading
Chase & Status – 2 Ruff Vol.1 album review: absolutely nasty
This is a welcome return to the duo’s rootsContinue Reading
UK government and King Charles’ safety concerns highlight the importance of AI ethics
While we should undoubtedly proceed with care and caution, underpinning AI deployment with good data allows organisations to balance regulatory and moral risks, says Yohan Lobo, Industry Solutions Manager, Financial Services at M-Files AI safety and security has been a hotly discussed topic over recent weeks − numerous high-profile figuresContinue Reading
Postecoglou urged to abandon exciting Tottenham approach because of two players
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou cannot afford to play all-out attacking football with Ben Davies and Eric Dier as his centre-back pairing, claims Jamie O’Hara. The former Spurs midfielder has called on a change of approach when the first-choice players are unavailable. Tottenham were forced into fielding a much-changed team forContinue Reading
Novak Djokovic stomps on two rackets in rollercoaster ATP Finals win over Rune
The 20-year-old didn’t want to let Djokovic edge out a win this time around, however, as he broke back to stay hot on his heels at 1-2. The world No 1 walked to his bench for the changeover and let out his frustration, stomping on two rackets. The release ofContinue Reading
Proposed smoking ban would improve UK public health – but tobacco industry opposition could be a major roadblock
In his speech on Tuesday, King Charles III outlined what measures the government plans to introduce to cut smoking rates and create a smoke-free generation in England. Among the measures the government hopes to introduce as part of its new tobacco and vapes bill are plans to restrict sales ofContinue Reading