Image copyright Getty Images Shareholders in the owner of struggling cafe chain Patisserie Valerie have vented their anger at the firm’s chairman, despite backing his rescue plan for the business. At an emergency general meeting, more than 99% of shareholders backed a plan to issue £15m of new shares. However, investors in the 206-store chain …
Image copyright Alamy Image caption Fast food outlets in Blackpool, which has the third most unhealthy High Street in the UK Britain’s High Streets are getting unhealthier, according to a report analysing 70 major UK towns and cities. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) ranked High Streets with more payday lenders, bookmakers, tanning salons …
Image copyright Getty Images Stock markets in China gained on Friday after US President Donald Trump said trade talks with Beijing were “moving along nicely”. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 3.9%, Shanghai Composite rose 2.4% and the yuan firmed. The moves also follow media reports that pointed to progress on the US-China trade dispute. It …
Image copyright Getty Images A Japanese pilot who was arrested at Heathrow Airport for being drunk has admitted being more than nine times the legal alcohol limit. Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, who works for Japan Airlines, was arrested on 28 October after failing a breath test. He was found to have 189mg of alcohol per 100ml …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Are you guilty of poor cyber-security habits? Humans are often the weakest link in the chain when it comes to computer security. So how can we stop doing silly things that play into the hands of cyber criminals? When you ring IT support, you know the geek on the …
Image copyright PA Cracks are showing at HM Revenue & Customs as tax officials struggle with a huge workload, MPs have warned. From preparing for Brexit to tackling an increase in fraud, HMRC faces mounting pressures, according to a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report. Staff and resources have been diverted to deal with customs and …
Image copyright Ikea Image caption The first – and only – “Planning Studio” was opened on London’s Tottenham Court Road Swedish furniture retailer Ikea looks set to roll out its smaller city centre store format after seeing a positive response to its first outlet in London. UK boss Javier Quinones said the London shop was …
Image copyright NASA The North-South divide in house prices will narrow in the next five years as property values in northern England rise by a fifth, a report suggests. Estate agent Savills has predicted that British house prices will rise in line with average incomes from 2019 to 2024. But house price growth will range …
Image copyright PA Image caption Workers involved are those who help disabled passengers and others needing special assistance Workers who assist disabled passengers and others in need of help at Gatwick Airport are to stage a series of strikes in a row over pay. Members of the Unite union will hold three 48-hour walkouts starting …
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionStaff leave New York offices over women’s treatment Hundreds of staff at Google offices around the world have walked out in protest at sexual harassment and unequal pay for women. One of their key demands is ensuring women can settle misconduct claims in the courts, but why …