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07.12.2021 - 03:05
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Sky News
All UK arrivals now require pre-departure tests to slow spread of Omicron
People arriving in the UK from overseas now have to take a COVID-19 test before they travel, under new rules designed to slow the spread of the Omicron variant.The changes, which came into effect at 4am on Tuesday, will mean:• Anyone travelling from countries that are not on the red list must take a pre-departure …
06.12.2021 - 15:44
Business
Sky News
Bitcoin ‘flash crash’ sees long positions worth $2bn closed by exchanges
A so-called “flash crash” for Bitcoin over the weekend has wiped out positions worth $2bn and left market experts pondering whether a wider reset for value has set in.The world’s largest cryptocurrency lost over a fifth of its value at one stage, taking the market capitalisation back below $1trn, after a broader flight from riskier …
06.12.2021 - 15:28
Business
Sky News
Cyber attack forces supermarket chain SPAR to close stores
The supermarket chain SPAR has been forced to close a number of stores following a cyber attack.A spokesperson told Sky News that more than 300 stores had been affected by the incident, though some had avoided closing by switching to cash payments. The spokesperson explained that the cyber attack had impacted all of the company’s …
06.12.2021 - 14:31
Business
Evening Standard
Auto Trader reveals Britain’s top 10 most popular secondhand cars
Britain is in the middle of a used car market boom. It is all to do with semiconductors (also known as microchips) which are essential parts of new techy cars. Global semiconductor output has slowed over the past year amid supply chain and logistics issues seen in the pandemic, stalling production and supply of new …
06.12.2021 - 14:06
Business
Sky News
Inflation ‘comfortably’ above 5% next spring as energy bill hikes bite says BoE rate-setter
Inflation looks set to “comfortably exceed 5%” next spring as a likely energy bill hike for millions of households takes effect, the Bank of England’s deputy governor has said.Ben Broadbent made the remarks amid questions about whether the Bank may act soon to tackle rising prices with an interest rate hike – or be held …
06.12.2021 - 11:56
Business
Sky News
LGBTQ+ networking platform raises funds from leading investor club
A recruitment and networking platform for LGBTQ+ people is tapping a prominent network of high net-worth investors to fund its international expansion.Sky News understands that myGwork, which counts GlaxoSmithKline, Pearson and the accountancy firm EY among its clients, will announce this week that its has raised more than £1.5m in a funding round led by …
06.12.2021 - 11:54
Business
Evening Standard
Amigo Loans shares drop on new £300 million rescue plan
Troubled personal lender Amigo saw shares sank further into penny territory today as the company announced plans to raise as much as £300 million.Amigo has been battling to save itself from collapsing under the weight of compensation claims linked to historic mis-selling. A plan to offer partial compensation was rejected by the High Court in …
06.12.2021 - 10:07
Business
Business Live
Inn Collection Group expands with historic Knaresborough acquisition
Growing hospitality company The Inn Collection Group has completed on a seventh Yorkshire site as part of its strategic expansion in the county. The Alnwick based ‘pubs with rooms’ business has acquired Knaresborough’s historic The Dower House and Spa in an undisclosed deal, taking its total estate count to 26. The 38-bedroom, Grade II listed …
06.12.2021 - 10:07
Business
Evening Standard
Irn Bru owner AG Barr buys oat milk maker Moma Foods in firm’s first step into wellness market
Irn Bru owner AG Barr has made a first move into the wellness market, signing a deal to buy Deptford-based oat milk and porridge maker Moma Foods. It is a new step for the Scottish firm, currently behind the classic soda, juice brand Rubicon and pre-made mixers Funkin Cocktails. It has taken an initial 60% …
06.12.2021 - 10:00
Business
Business Live
Firm behind I’m a Celebrity’s £7m indoor attraction hails revenue rise
A Manchester construction company, which was the main contractor for I’m a Celebrity’s £7m indoor attraction in Salford, has hailed its revenue beating expectations during its latest financial year. MC Construction has reported a revenue of £15m for the 12 months to the end of September 2021, up from the £10m it posted during the …
06.12.2021 - 09:43
Business
Business Live
WeBuyAnyCar owner’s £325m takeover of Marshall Motor accepted
A company owned by a major investor in Asda and EG Group, and whose brands include Cinch and WeBuyAnyCar, has had its £325m takeover offer for Marshall Motor accepted. Marshall said that it thought the terms offered by TDR Capital-owned Constellation Automotive were “fair and reasonable”. The announcement comes a week after Constellation jumped into …
06.12.2021 - 09:34
Business
Evening Standard
Franco Manca owner Fulham Shore swings to profit as theatreland and City restaurants top 2019 takings
Fulham Shore, the firm behind Franco Manca and The Real Greek, saw its central London restaurants trade above 2019 levels in November as people headed out around the capital. The AIM-listed company also reported returning to a modest profit in the six months to September 26 despite operating with restrictions during much of the period. …
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