Open loft hatch to cool upstairs and sleep better in heatwave
A property specialist advises opening the loft hatch to release trapped hot air and improve sleep during the Met Office's Amber Extreme Heat warning, with temperatures up to 37°C.
Category : Acquisitions
Arsenal approve £45m Lewis-Skelly sale as Guimaraes signs
Arsenal have approved the sale of Myles Lewis-Skelly for £45m after Bruno Guimaraes became their fourth senior signing, with Gabriel Jesus also linked to Napoli.
Britain abandons £5.5bn treasure hunt over Spain fears
Britain abandoned a £5.5billion treasure hunt for a Royal Navy shipwreck near Gibraltar after ministers feared upsetting Spain, leaked cables show.
Formby restaurant saved as parent firm enters administration
Emily's restaurant in Formby will remain open after its parent company, Rebel Restaurants Group, went into administration. A new firm, West Coast Dining Formby, has taken over and promises continued operation and investment.
Trump's East Wing Ballroom: Wrecking Democratic Norms
Donald Trump's East Wing ballroom project, with a 90,000-square-foot footprint and a $400m price tag, has sparked legal battles and concerns over democratic norms, as courts rule he needs congressional approval.
Government won't rule out scrapping Reeves' NICs rise
The Government has not ruled out scrapping Rachel Reeves' employer NICs increase, saying it wants to 'boost businesses'. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the policy the 'wrong decision'.
RBA Warns of Further Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Threat
Australia's central bank has warned that interest rates may rise further as inflation remains a threat, according to the latest minutes.
West End theatre owner ATG to be bought by Ari Emanuel's Mari
Ari Emanuel's events firm Mari has agreed to buy West End theatre owner ATG Entertainment from private equity firm Providence, in a deal reportedly valuing ATG at about £4.5 billion.
Tamzin Outhwaite: cabin move improved dad's health
Tamzin Outhwaite moved her dad into a luxury cabin in her garden nearly nine years ago, and says multi-generational living has kept him brighter and healthier.
Simeone approves Atletico move for Man Utd target Salinas
Diego Simeone has reportedly given the green light for Atletico Madrid to sign Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas ahead of Barcelona and Manchester United this summer.
Liverpool decide next transfers as Bezos deal nears
Liverpool have reportedly decided on their next two transfers, Bradley Barcola and Alex Scott, as Jeff Bezos' £1.5bn investment deal edges closer.
BBC Murder 24/7 Ends: Replacement Confirmed
Murder 24/7 series three has ended, with BBC One airing athletics instead. Fans can stream old episodes on iPlayer.
World Cup boost helps Holiday Inn owner weather Iran war hit
IHG reported a 4.8% rise in Americas RevPAR, boosted by World Cup demand, offsetting the Middle East conflict impact.
E.On boss urges Government to ease energy policy costs for firms
E.On UK's chief executive calls on Government to shift energy policy costs to general taxation to support business investment and renewables transition.
Thames Water pays £1m to finance boss despite crisis
Thames Water has paid a £1 million signing-on fee to its CFO and agreed retention payouts to executives despite its financial crisis, sparking criticism.
John Lewis appoints Will Kernan as new managing director
Peter Ruis to step down as John Lewis managing director in September, replaced by Will Kernan, former River Island and White Company boss.
Vimto owner Nichols buys VitHit for £64m
Nichols, owner of Vimto, has acquired VitHit, the healthy drinks brand founded by Gary Lavin, for £64m. Lavin steps down, and Nichols plans to boost growth.
Plus500 revenues hit three-year high on prediction markets
Plus500's move into prediction markets helped drive first-half revenues to a three-year high of $462.9m, up 12% year-on-year.
UK Construction Firm Torsion Enters Liquidation, 115 Jobs Lost
Torsion Construction Limited, a UK firm specializing in residential developments, has entered liquidation, with 115 employees facing redundancy.
Zuckerberg's Superyacht Spotted in Alaska
Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht was seen off Alaska's coast, drawing attention to the billionaire's luxury vessel in remote waters.
Liverpool Agree Loan Deal for Araujo from Barcelona
Liverpool have agreed a loan deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, with a medical scheduled for Sunday, as the Reds address their defensive depth issues.
Glasgow School of Art faces calls to reveal insurance payout
Glasgow School of Art bosses face demands to disclose insurance payout after fire, as they claim settlement leaves £265m restoration unaffordable.
Goodwin considers sale of defence unit
Goodwin is exploring the sale of a substantial part of its mechanical engineering division, which supplies components for UK and US submarine and frigate programmes.
JD Sports names former Ikea boss as chairman
JD Sports has appointed former Ikea CEO Peter Agnefjall as chairman, effective September 1, succeeding interim chairman Darren Shapland.
UK Construction Firm GTG Civils Enters Liquidation with £430k Debts
GTG Civils Ltd, an Ilford-based construction company, has entered liquidation with debts exceeding £430,000, according to Companies House.
July heatwave keeps shoppers at home in blow for high street
Total UK footfall fell 2.1% year-on-year in July as heatwave conditions persisted, with high streets down 3.8% and London seeing a 5.3% drop, according to BRC-Sensormatic data.
Wrexham's US Tour Boosts Brand and Revenue, Says Expert
Wrexham's US tour and Firefox deal have boosted their global brand, with revenue from overseas now exceeding domestic income, according to football finance expert Kieran Maguire.
EasyJet agrees £5.7bn Apollo takeover after rival exits
EasyJet is to be acquired by Apollo in a £5.7bn deal after Castlelake withdrew, with shareholders set to receive 715p per share.
Gateshead factory Zentia may be bought after administration
Administrators reveal an offer for the majority of Zentia's business and assets, raising hopes of a deal that could reopen the Gateshead plants and rehire staff.
Diageo unveils £743m cost-cutting plan under new boss
Diageo will cut costs to save £743m as part of a turnaround plan by new boss Dave Lewis, after weaker sales and profits. The restructuring will cost £0.89bn and may affect jobs.
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