Article content NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — President Joe Biden issued a directive Wednesday that allows Cyprus to buy arms from the U.S. government and get surplus American military equipment in a move welcomed as promoting stability in the eastern Mediterranean. Article content From Cyprus’ perspective, the development is a key step after the United States […]
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the FTSE 250 pub and restaurant operator behind chains including All Bar One, Harvester and Toby Carvery, has reported strong like-for-like sales growth over Christmas, offset by weaker performance in early 2025 due to adverse weather. The company enjoyed a 10.4 per cent year-on-year boost in key festive trading weeks, covering […]
The new year is an excellent opportunity for businesses to review their finances and plan effectively for the months ahead. With the annual increases to the national living and minimum wage and other statutory payments set to take effect in April 2025, its essential to prepare for these changes in advance. National Living and Minimum […]
James Watt, co-founder of the beer producer BrewDog, has drawn controversy by describing Britain as “one of the least work-oriented countries in the world” and questioning the nation’s focus on “work-life balance”. Instead, the entrepreneur and his fiancée, the social media personality Georgia Toffolo, advocate “work-life integration”. In a video posted on social media, Watt […]
Britain’s busiest railway route, the west coast main line, is set for a once-in-a-generation upgrade that will bring significant disruptions for up to ten years. Network Rail plans to replace more than 150 miles of ageing overhead wires—originally installed in the 1970s—along with extensive signal and track renewals. Industry insiders warn the resulting closures will […]
Marks & Spencer has accelerated its drive towards net zero by rolling out a fleet of lorries fuelled by biomethane, a gas derived from waste such as food, animal manure and wastewater. The retailer expects the biomethane-powered vehicles to help cut emissions by as much as 85% compared with diesel, while also offering significant cost […]