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DIY retailer Homebase has announced the closure of 42 stores which puts 1,500 jobs at risk

Restructuring company Hilco, which bought the DIY chain from Australian company Wesfarmers for £1 in May, confirmed it was planning a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). Homebase has 241 stores andRead More

A man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after a car swerved into pedestrians and cyclists in Westminster

One woman was being treated in hospital for serious but non life-threatening injuries following the incident near the Houses of Parliament. Scotland Yard’s head of counter terrorism Neil Basau: “GivenRead More

UK GDP grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, according to ONS data

The British economy improved during the second quarter, with figures from the Office for National Statistics showing GDP grew by 0.4%. Sterling, which had stuttered in recent days over talkRead More

Hibs midfielder John McGinn has signed a four-year deal with Aston Villa

Scotland international John McGinn has moved from Easter Road to English Championship club Aston Villa in a deal said to be worth £2.75m. See update here

Transport group draws interest

FirstGroup break-up rumours as Italians eye rail operations

FirstGroup train, First Group rail services,
Transport giant FirstGroup could be facing a break up as rival operators express interest in various parts of the business.

Technology conference

Interview: Brian Corcoran, Turing Festival

Brian Corcoran,Turing Festval
Talking about the future

Founder and adviser

Interview: Margaret McPherson, business strategist

Home service

Sir Cliff Richard has won his case against the BBC over breach of privacy, court awards him £210,000 damages

Inflation remained at 2.4% in June for the third month in a row, according to the Office for National Statistics

Golf champion

Interview: Paul Lawrie, golfer

Paul Lawrie
Building business links