Boris Johnson says UK ‘well prepared’ for no-deal Brexit November 6, 2020 The prime minister said today he hoped a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union could be agreed, but the country was well prepared if final-stage talks with the bloc did not succeed. “I very much hope that we will [get a deal], and obviously that depends on our friends and partners across the Channel,” [...]
The best home delivery kits, from prepare-at-home gourmet meals to chocolates and whisky tasting November 6, 2020 The prospect of another month without restaurants is frankly too much to bear, especially with the nights drawing in and the temperature dropping. The hospitality sector was already on its knees and now it needs our help more than ever. Thankfully you can kill two birds with one stone – supporting your favourite chefs and [...]
More than 2,000 jobs at risk as Edinburgh Woollen Mill collapses into administration November 6, 2020 High street giant Edinburgh Woollen Mill has collapsed into administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk in the latest blow to the beleaguered UK retail sector. The firm, which is owned by billionaire businessman Philip Day, has appointed FRP Advisory as administrators to its Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home brands, it announced this [...]
Editorial: Business now has little to fear from Biden – so a victory for the rules can be toasted November 6, 2020 In the run-up to the UK election in 2019, this newspaper said that whether you agreed with Jeremy Corbyn’s (ruinous) economic plans or found granting Boris Johnson a free hand with Brexit too much to bear, that Corbyn and his Labour Party did not deserve your vote. The reason? The culture of unchecked anti-Semitism and [...]
Republican civil war looms as Trump stance splits party November 6, 2020 With Democratic candidate Joe Biden closing in on a 2020 election victory, senior figures in the Republican party are split on whether to back Trump as he pedals baseless claims about election fraud. In the last 24 hours Donald Trump has spread falsehoods about the legitimacy of the 2020 election, having claimed mass election fraud [...]
Wellcome Trust offers to buy developer Urban & Civic for £506m November 6, 2020 The Wellcome Trust has made a £506m offer for housing developer Urban & Civic for £506m, as the health research charity’s investment arm bets on the residential property sector in the south of England. The charity, which has an investment fund worth around £26.8bn, said the recommended offer is “fully aligned with our existing strategy [...]
Telus Corp agrees to pay £700m for Lionbridge AI November 6, 2020 Telecoms giant Telus Corporation has announced it will acquire Lionbridge AI for C$1.2bn, or £700m. The company will acquire Lionbridge AI via its global arm, Telus International. Darren Entwistle, Telus Corp’s CEO, said on Friday: “Today’s announcement advances TELUS’ commitment to harness the power of technology to provide outstanding customer experiences on a global basis, [...]
US employment growth hits five-month low but beats estimates November 6, 2020 The number of Americans finding new work slipped to its lowest level in five months in October as stimulus petered out and coronavirus cases rose, although the figures came in well above expectations. Last month 638,000 Americans found jobs, the US Labor Department said today in its monthly non-farm payrolls report. That was down from [...]
Redrow plans to reinstate dividend as London exit progresses November 6, 2020 Redrow announced it has made progress on pulling out of the London market as the developer focuses on the post-pandemic changes in consumer behaviour, saying it will reinstate its dividend at its half-year results. The housebuilder said it has exited three of the six London sites it had decided not to develop and is continuing [...]
US Election: Biden’s (almost certain) win: How it happened November 6, 2020 Live updates on the US Presidential Election 2020 as Donald Trump and Joe Biden go head to head. Rolling coverage as Americans vote.
