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Tuesday Update

DB Live: EasyJet flights boost; pubs warning; AA bids; Beeks

Easyjet
5.45pm: Johnston’s of Elgin to axe 88 jobs Johnstons of Elgin is expected to shed 88 jobs because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the business.  Full storyRead More

Friday Update

DB Live: Davidson for Lords; PM delays easing; Halo praised

Ruth Davidson at election rally
5.30pm: Halo praised Scottish businesswoman Marie Macklin’s urban regeneration project in Kilmarnock has been praised by SEPA and international sustainability organisation Global Footprint Network for its net zero vision. TheRead More

New capital raise

BA owner to raise €2.75bn after falling to loss

British Airways pic
Losses have piled up at IAG British Airways owner International Airlines Group is raising €2.75 billion to strengthen its balance sheet. Qatar Airways Group, IAG’s largest shareholder (25.1% holding), hasRead More

Monday Update

DB Live: Business Stream’s JLR deal; Cairn’s $250m divi; Ryanair

Simon Thomson
6.30pm: Quarantine extended The UK is now advising against all non-essential travel to the Balearic and Canary Islands after Spain recorded a rise in coronavirus cases. Full story here 4.45pm:Read More

Blow for holidaymakers

Spanish quarantine rules extended to islands

Barcelona
Barcelona has closed clubs and bars UPDATE 27 JULY 6.30pm: The UK is now advising against all non-essential travel to the Balearic and Canary Islands after Spain recorded a riseRead More

Wednesday Update

DB Live: B&Q lockdown lift; Stagecoach sees long term change

B&Q store
4.45pm: London close The FTSE 100 closed 62.62 points (1%) lower at 6,207.10 amid renewed fears of US-China tensions. Melrose Industries shares slid 14% after the industrial turnaround specialist saidRead More

Downturn hastens scrappage

British Airways scraps entire fleet of 747 jumbo jets

Heathrow
The downturn in travel has led to the early demise of the 747 British Airways is to retire its entire fleet of 747 jumbo jets which helped bring foreign travelRead More

Port review

Aberdeen Harbour ‘opening up a new world’ for region

Michelle Handforth
Michelle Handforth; ‘unique opportunities’ Aberdeen Harbour remains a key to the regeneration of the north east economy as the region embraces new industries, says the board in its latest annualRead More

Airline deal

Branson coughs up for £1.2bn Virgin Atlantic rescue

Branson and Virgin website
Sir Richard Branson has invested £200m in the rescue package Virgin Atlantic has raised £1.2 billion from shareholders and creditors that will secure its future beyond the coronavirus crisis. ItRead More

Monday Update

DB Live: Man City verdict; Unite Students Scots deal

Heathrow
REFRESH PAGE MANUALLY FOR UPDATES 4.45pm: London close Stocks in London ended higher, shrugging off a rise in coronavirus infections in the US. The FTSE 100 index closed up 80.78Read More