Boy, 15, charged with riot due to go on trial in December
A 15-year-old boy who was the first defendant in the country to be charged with riot after the recent national disorder is due to go on trial in December. The…
Good Energy snaps up solar installation firm for £6m
Wiltshire renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has agreed a deal to buy a Lincolnshire solar installation company for £6m. The Chippenham-headquartered firm has acquired Amelio Solar for an initial consideration…
Savings warning: Britons ‘seeing money shrink’ as cash left in low interest accounts
Savers are “seeing their money shrink” due to leaving their money in bank accounts which are attached to low interest rates, new research claims. Analysis of CACI data by Paragon…
Wetherspoons reinstates dividend after profit rebound
Pub group JD Wetherspoon has revealed its profits rebounded further over the past year as strong customer demand helped boost revenues. The company announced on Friday that pre-tax profits jumped…
Letters: ‘What planet is Mélanie Joly living on?’
‘Liberals’ track record of supporting Israel hardly stellar’ Re: Joly asks Israel not to retaliate after it was hit by missile barrage from Iran — Mia Rabson, Oct. 1 There…
Frasers Group increases stake in Mulberry days after takeover bid rejected
Fraser’s Group has increased its stake in luxury handbag maker Mulberry days after the Somerset-headquartered retailer rejected a takeover bid by the company. Mike Ashley’s business has subscribed to 3.9…
Newquay Airport named among best in UK for health and safety
Cornwall Airport has been named among the best in the UK for health and safety. The Newquay-based transport hub scooped the top prize in the small airports category at the…
Swinney does not rule out snap election if budget fails
First Minister John Swinney has not ruled out a snap election in Scotland if his budget fails to secure enough support to pass in Holyrood. The SNP currently runs Scotland…
Duchess of Edinburgh to make TV appearance on iconic BBC programme
The Duchess of Edinburgh is set to appear on an iconic children’s BBC show. The 59-year-old will appear on CBeebies Bedtime Story to mark World Sight Day on Thursday, October…
Current assisted dying law ‘cruel’, says minister as Bill due before Parliament
A Cabinet minister has branded the current law on assisted dying “cruel”, as campaigners for change welcomed news a Bill to give choice at the end of life will come…