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Poundland has announced it will make big changes in UK stores after a ‘challenging’ time for shop workers. The budget retailer is investing in new security measures to combat shoplifting, following the loss of over £40 million worth of stock last year. The discount brand is known for selling a large proportion of its products … Read more
A TikToker has gone viral after he visited the Trafford Centre recently. The content creator who is known for visiting obscure parts of the country for the first time and commenting about it from a Londoner’s perspective has racked up over 800k views on his video about the famous shopping mall. In the clip, which … Read more
Spain Property Tax British expats will be forced to pay 100pc tax on their holiday home in Spain under new measures to fix the country’s housing crisis. Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced 12 reforms amid an ongoing row over the impact of foreigners on local house prices. This includes the introduction of a tax … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Traders are bracing for one of the most volatile earnings periods in stock market history. Most Read from Bloomberg At least that’s what they are positioning for two days before big banks kick off the reporting cycle in the US. Options traders expect individual stocks in the S&P 500 Index to move 4.7% … Read more
By Simon Jessop and Ross Kerber LONDON/BOSTON (Reuters) – A flagship coalition aimed at aligning the asset management industry with global climate goals said it was suspending its activities on Monday, days after BlackRock, the world’s biggest investor, left amid a political backlash in the United States. BlackRock, which manages some $11.5 trillion inassets, left … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Dealmakers, who were gearing up for a busy year of initial public offerings, have already been confronted by a formidable challenge: rising Treasury yields that could deflate enthusiasm for new listings. Most Read from Bloomberg US IPO volume in 2025 was expected to return to prepandemic levels after stocks closed out the best … Read more
A WARRINGTON organisation has praised its staff for enabling the site, which offers vital support and learning to adults with additional needs, to stay open through the snow and icy weather. Walton Lea Partnership, based in Higher Walton, offers young individuals and adults who have learning disabilities an opportunity to learn and work in the picturesque … Read more
THE team responsible for the running of Bridgewater Canal are devising plans to refloat boats stranded in the dewatered section. It comes after torrential rain in the New Year caused the canal to burst for the first time in more than 50 years. Bridgewater Canal, which runs through Lymm, completely gave way on one side … Read more
PRIMARK has confirmed the reason why its Warrington store is closed today, Monday. Shoppers wanting to visit the clothing chain’s shop in Golden Square Shopping Centre will have seen that it was not open for business. Golden Square said in a social media post that the temporary closure was due to ‘current weather conditions and … Read more
Rescuers and South African Police Service (SAPS) officers carry remains in blue body bags during the rescue operation (Christian Velcich) Rescuers on Monday hoisted seven illegal miners and at least four bodies from an abandoned South African gold mine amid claims that hundreds were still underground and many had died. A professional mine rescue company … Read more