The decision to grant planning permission for what would have been the UK’s first coal mine in 30 years at Whitehaven in Cumbria has been quashed by a High Court …
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How Jon Rahm can finish chequered season with a £15m double
By his own very high standards 2024 has not been a vintage season for Jon Rahm but this week the former world No1 could claim the first leg of a …
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group buys city hot spot
Mike Ashley’s retail empire, Frasers Group, has acquired a major shopping centre in Lancaster. St Nicholas Arcade has been snapped up by the Derbyshire-headquartered listed giant in a move which …
Reel Cinemas: Evolution is ‘critical for long-term survival’
Reel Cinemas has said the evolution of its business model is “critical for its long-term survival” after its profit was slashed during its latest financial year. The Leicestershire-headquartered independent chain …
Heathrow crowned most connected airport despite recent concerns
London Heathrow has been crowned the most connected airport in the world despite recent concerns it may be losing ground on international rivals. New analysis from global travel data provider …
Virgin Media O2 to offload stake in mobile tower network
Virgin Media O2 has reportedly agreed to offload roughly eight per cent of Britain’s biggest mobile tower network as the telecoms group looks to fund the expansion of its fibre …
Triple Point: Social housing firm bets on Labour boost
A listed social housing investor said the industry is set for a boost under the Labour government today as ministers prepare to tear up planning laws and kick off a …
Indian clothing tycoon who supplies Uniqlo, Decathlon and H&M buys Notting Hill home for £21m
The owner of India’s largest clothing exporter has paid £21m for a home in Notting Hill in one of the UK’s biggest residential property deals this year. Harish Ahuja, owner …
London Security: Acquisition spree boosts revenue
London Security has reported a modest rise in revenue, driven by a series of acquisitions across Europe. However, the London-listed company noted that its overall financial performance has been impacted …
New rail line connecting Midlands and North West set to deliver £70bn economic boost
“Doing nothing is not an option”—this was the message today as a consortium of business leaders and politicians unveiled ambitious plans for a new rail line connecting the Midlands to …