The number of new homes built dropped substantially in the first quarter of 2024 as the sector struggled with the impact of high interest rates and poor weather, new data …
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McIlroy says ‘stars are aligning’ as he eyes end to 10-year major drought at US PGA
Rory McIlroy believes “the stars are aligning” ahead of this week’s US PGA Championship after he returned to winning ways at the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday. The Northern Irishman …
Tribunal approves Stagecoach £25m settlement in train fare class action
Stagecoach South Western Trains has agreed to pay a class action suit up to £25m in settlement, bringing an end to its five year dispute. The lawsuit was originally launched …
M&S chair: ‘Gove never engaged with us on Oxford Street ruling’
The chair of Marks and Spencer has lashed out at Michael Gove over the planning row centring on its Oxford Street store redevelopment, saying he has “never engaged” with the …
Inside the relaunched plans to create 8,000 jobs next to Manchester Airport
Plans to create up to 8,000 jobs next to Manchester Airport have been relaunched and re-branded. Formerly known as Airport City Manchester, Mix Manchester will feature two million sq ft …
London Stansted has busiest month ever as airlines brace for summer getaway
London Stansted Airport has reported its busiest month of passenger traffic ever as the summer season kicks off. The summer schedule for the aviation industry, defined by the International Air …
Long-term sickness now top reason for women being out of work
Long-term sickness has become the main reason for women being out of work, according to research by one trade union. The number of women who are economically inactive as a …
No more Aperol Spritz? Fever-Tree sets out to shake up the spritz market
British drinks producer Fever-tree has teamed up with French rosé winemaker Maison Mirabeau in the group’s latest attempt to shake up the spritz market and dethrone Aperol Spritz. The pale pink …
Treasury finalising plans for Natwest share sale to accelerate privatisation
The Treasury is poised to unveil a multibillion-pound sale of a chunk of its remaining stake in Natwest in the coming weeks in a bid to accelerate its privatisation process …
Poundland’s profit slashed despite sales rising by £200m
Poundland’s profit was slashed by almost £33m during its latest financial year despite its sales rising by nearly £200m, it has been revealed. The Walsall-headquartered discount brand, which is owned …