Author: M_Mus

The Brewkery, a social enterprise in the UK, plans to expand its operations to include a new microbrewery, a new café, and a new taproom. The microbrewery will allow the social enterprise to produce its own beer, ciders, and ales, which will be sold in the café and the taproom. The café will serve a […]

The shop, known as The Olde Sweet Shop, has been a fixture in the centre of Darlington for more than 100 years. It has become well known for its selection of traditional sweets and chocolates, as well as its distinctive Victorian-style decor. The shop is now up for sale, with the current owner citing “personal […]

US markets remain subdued after the announcement of Credit Suisse’s emergency rescue package. The Swiss bank announced a $5.5 billion capital injection from a group of investors, including Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, as well as a $2 billion cost-cutting plan. The move comes as Credit Suisse struggles with a heavy debt load and declining […]

Jacqueline Gold is an English businesswoman who has been credited with introducing the concept of sex to the High Street. She is best known for being the CEO of Ann Summers, a British retailer specializing in lingerie, sex toys and other erotic products. Gold is also the founder of Knickerbox, a lingerie and nightwear retailer, […]

The UK Government has announced that from 15 February 2021, all international arrivals into England (including UK nationals) will be required to take a COVID-19 test before they enter England, as part of new measures to reduce the risk of further spread of the virus. Those travelling from or through China will be required to […]

Heathrow Airport has confirmed that security staff will go on strike for 10 days including Easter. The strike will begin on March 26th and will end on April 4th and will affect thousands of passengers travelling over the Easter holiday period. The strike is being organised by the trade union Prospect and is in response […]

Central banks around the world have taken swift action to keep cash flowing amid investor fears of a global economic slowdown. The U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and others have all cut interest rates and launched programs to provide liquidity to markets. The U.S. also passed a $2 […]

The UK banking system has been declared “safe” following the rescue of Credit Suisse. The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority have both reassured the public that the UK banking system remains stable and secure despite the rescue of Credit Suisse. The Bank of England has said that the UK banking system is […]

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries have agreed to extend a grain trade agreement. The agreement, which was originally signed in 2017, will see Russia continue to purchase grain from Ukraine, while Ukraine will receive fertilizers and other agricultural products from Russia. The agreement was recently extended for another year. […]

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Jerusalem and other cities across the country on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed reforms to the country’s judicial system. The demonstrators called for an end to Netanyahu’s proposed reforms which they say will weaken the independence of the judiciary and increase the prime […]