JD Wetherspoon: Tim Martin puts notice up in 800 pubs over ‘false claims’ in press March 28, 2024 The notice refers to a number of articles, including two dated 29 December and 30 December 2023, from the Daily Mirror and Daily Record which Spoons said “made inaccurate statements”.
Baltimore bridge disaster: Six presumed dead after cargo ship collision March 27, 2024 After the collision, the bridge collapsed with a number of vehicles travelling over it falling into the river below. Six people who are unaccounted for are presumed dead.
Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship as vehicles sent into water and countless missing March 26, 2024 Multiple vehicles are said to have fallen into the water below with rescue crews saying they are looking to find at least seven people.
ASOS reports sales slump as it offloads stock to ‘right-size’ the business March 26, 2024 It told the markets this morning that the sales decline was "broadly in-line with guidance" because in the fourth quarter of 2023, trends were expected to continue to slow down.
Regulator charges four over water scheme which defrauded investors out of £3.9m March 22, 2024 The FCA charged them with offences including multiple counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation, while Sweeney and Simmons are also charged with money laundering allegations.
Alec Stewart: England legend to leave Surrey role after 11 years March 22, 2024 England legend Alec Stewart will step down as director of cricket at Surrey County Cricket Club, it has been announced. The former wicket-keeper and batter is to quit as director of cricket at the end of 2024, following 11 years at the helm, calling it “the toughest decision of my working career”. He was appointed [...]
Portuguese paper giant Navigator swoops in for tissue and loo roll-maker Accrol March 22, 2024 This comes after its decision to enter the tissue market in 2014, leading to a series of acquisitions and investments across Europe, turning over around £251m a year.
Channel 4 finds ‘no evidence’ staff knew about Russell Brand allegations March 21, 2024 Broadcaster Channel 4 has concluded an investigation into allegations against former presenter Russell Brand, and found “no evidence” other staff were aware of accusations made against him The findings came after the 48-year-old actor, comedian and former presenter on the channel was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Explosive claims were made against [...]
Gatwick: Britain’s second-busiest airport boosted by new airlines and station revamp March 21, 2024 The international hub near Crawley, West Sussex, said it had returned to traffic levels of 94 per cent of what it was in 2019 - in July and October.
Biggest Bitcoin fraud in UK history as ex-takeaway worker convicted in £2bn scam March 20, 2024 The CPS said Wen, who used to live above a Chinese restaurant had been under investigation after the seizure of Bitcoin wallets, with an initial estimated value of more than £2bn.
