By Patrick Tooher And John-paul Ford Rojas Updated: 21:54 BST, 12 October 2024 Eric who?: Google’s ex- boss is called ‘Ed’ on an invite The Government’s flagship investment summit was unravelling this weekend as foreign business leaders shunned the event amid embarrassing glitches. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rolling out the red carpet for tomorrow’s gathering…
By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:51 BST, 12 October 2024 Suited and booted: The shoemaker now sells clothing Oliver Sweeney has posted record profits as the turnaround at the menswear fashion group gathers pace. Best known for its hand-crafted shoes and boots, Oliver Sweeney was hit hard in the pandemic. Its retail arm went…
Getty Images Mr Salmond collapsed while attending an international conference in North Macedonia Scotland’s former First Minister Alex Salmond has died suddenly at the age of 69. The former MP and MSP, who led the country between 2007 and 2014, became ill while attending an international conference in North Macedonia. The North Macedonian government said…
Amazon announced that its 2024 Prime Big Deal Days was the company’s largest October shopping event in history. Events like Prime Big Deal Days can be a boon for small businesses that sell on Amazon. They also serve as an opportunity for small businesses with tight budgets to score good deals on needed new technology…
Furious members of Camra, the Campaign for Real Ale, are quitting because pint-loving Nigel Farage posed with one of their posters this week. The Reform UK leader was among scores of MPs who attended a parliamentary campaigning event ahead of this month’s Budget. He was photographed with chief executive Tom Stainer, holding a placard saying:…
Wigan’s victory writes them into folklore as one of, if not the, greatest side of the modern era. In the relatively short period under Peet’s stewardship since his arrival for 2022, the Cherry and Whites have gone from strength to strength. Peet masterminded Wigan’s Challenge Cup win over Huddersfield at Tottenham just months into taking…
New documentary from political consultant James Carville takes viewers behind closed doors – CBS News Watch CBS News James Carville, also known as the “Ragin’ Cajun,” is one of the rare political consultants who have made a name for themselves in popular culture. His one-of-a-kind personality, full of candor and political force, have kept him…
This shock of Alex Salmond’s death is reverberating around every corner of UK politics. There was not a soul involved in the political life of the past three decades who did not know his name and his achievements. A Marmite figure, Salmond divided opinion. But, he was respected as the giant who was instrumental in…
Arweiniodd Alex Salmond blaid yr SNP ar ddau achlysur rhwng 1990-2000 ac yna unwaith eto rhwng 2004-2014. Treuliodd gyfnodau fel Aelod Seneddol yn San Steffan hefyd. Mr Salmond arweiniodd yr ymgyrch o blaid annibyniaeth i’r Alban yn 2014. Ymddiswyddodd fel prif weinidog y flwyddyn honno ar ôl i fwyafrif o bleidleiswyr yr Alban bleidleisio o…
A UN peacekeeper has been wounded in southern Lebanon after being hit by gunfire, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) has said, the fifth member of the multinational force to be injured in recent days. In a statement on Saturday, Unifil said the peacekeeper was injured at its headquarters in the southern city of…
