Black Friday still rules
After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time: Black Friday, the bargain bonanza that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster.
28 Nov 09:57 · Castanet
UK electric car production drops with firms 'under pressure'
The trade body for the sector says these are "deeply concerning times" for the UK's car industry.
28 Nov 10:01 · BBC News
At plastic treaty talks, no united front for industry
Is virgin plastic production vital or completely unsustainable? For the industry lobbyists at UN talks on plastic pollution, the answer is far from unanimous.
28 Nov 10:20 · phys.org
Review of bovine TB approach 'an insult', says farmers' union
A wildlife cull is not the first resort for tackling bTB, the Chief Veterinary Officer has said.
28 Nov 10:32 · BBC News
The Greater Manchester pension pot critics say is ‘funding climate change and war’
Campaigners are calling to end investments in fossil fuels.
28 Nov 10:49 · Manchester Evening News
Israel’s First Wave-Energy Power Plant to Be Launches at Jaffa Port
At the heart of this setup are floaters, which rise and fall with the motion of the waves. This movement drives a hydraulic motor and generator, located onshore, to produce electricity.
28 Nov 10:56 · The Jewish Press
The GST Christmas 'holiday'
Being in opposition comes with the crucial responsibility of holding government accountable—a duty I take very seriously. The role demands thorough due diligence and scrutiny of government policies and actions.
28 Nov 11:00 · Castanet
Joburg residents may face higher water restrictions if consumption keeps climbing
Joburg Water hosted a media briefing on Thursday morning to provide an update on the state of water supply in the city and within the troubled Commando system.
28 Nov 11:01 · TimesLIVE
10 archive photographs recalling Gosforth, Newcastle, in the 1970s and 1980s
One of the region's most popular suburbs, Gosforth officially became part of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1974
28 Nov 11:06 · ChronicleLive
Warning issued to shoppers after e-bike battery sparks house fire
More than 2,000 Londoners are said to be looking to get a bargain e-bike or e-scooter ion this year's deals, with one in five saying they would consider taking advantage of the cut-price day.
28 Nov 11:07 · Mail Online
Major UK department store shuts big branch in busy shopping centre
The department store chain has been closing branches as it battles to stay relevant in the brutal retail landscape, and the loss of its Bluewater store will be a blow to the shopping centre
28 Nov 11:19 · NottinghamshireLive
HPZ Token scam: ED attaches Rs 106-cr assets of Chinese entities in India, Dubai
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday attached movable and immovable properties in India and Dubai valued at Rs.106.20 crore belonging to the accused, including Chinese-linked shell firms,...
28 Nov 11:57 · The Hans India
Angry suppliers chase McVerry Trust over alleged unpaid debts
A growing number of creditors are taking action against the troubled Peter McVerry Trust to force the charity to pay debts allegedly owed.
28 Nov 12:37 · RTE.ie
HMRC will pay you for tax evasion tip-offs as £1m handed to whistleblowers
Almost double the amount was paid out in the past year to those who reported a suspected tax cheat
28 Nov 12:45 · Birmingham Live
Stockport’s Metrolink plan to 'move ahead' next year
Andy Burnham said there is a 'firm commitment' to expanding the network.
28 Nov 13:14 · Manchester Evening News
Youths in Meghalaya lack financial literacy and skills: Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Thursday that the youths in the state lack financial literacy and skills and a joint initiative between the Education Department and National Stock...
28 Nov 13:56 · The Hans India
First WealthTek customers receive money and assets in the wake of fraud scandal
Administrators handling the wealth management firm's affairs said they recognised the hardship that clients and their families faced
28 Nov 14:22 · ChronicleLive
Preliminary talks held with funding agencies for Hyderabad Metro phase II, says HAML MD
Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II project secures funding from international financial organizations, aiming for 76.4 km expansion.
28 Nov 14:33 · The Hindu
Hyderabad | 12-15 months for new metro train sets to be commissioned: L&TMRH MD
Hyderabad Metro Rail to add new train sets, aiming to increase passenger capacity and reduce environmental impact.
28 Nov 14:52 · The Hindu
Kerala government, Adani sign agreement to complete Vizhinjam project by 2028
Vizhinjam port extends project period, enhances container handling capacity, and secures revenue share in new agreement.
28 Nov 15:03 · The Hindu
Eir to pay penalty of €2.8m after ComReg investigation
Telecoms company eir is to pay a penalty of €2.8m, after regulator ComReg found the company had not complied with some of its obligations around making its infrastructure available for other providers to use.
28 Nov 15:07 · RTE.ie
Host community representative speaks on Port Harcourt refinery’s full operation claim
The Nigerian government said the Port Harcourt refinery began 70 per cent opearton.
28 Nov 15:07 · Premium Times
K-Pop group NewJeans split from agency in mistreatment row
The split is the latest in a year-long controversy that has involved a workplace harassment hearing.
28 Nov 15:15 · BBC News
Armies making great progress in implementing settlement: China
Armies of India and China making great progress in implementing disengagement agreement in eastern Ladakh, with resumed patrolling.
28 Nov 15:27 · The Hindu
Centre to offload 25 lakh tonnes of wheat in open market to bring down price
The Centre has decided that Food Corporation of India (FCI) will offload 25 lakh metric tonnes of wheat under the Open Market Sales Scheme 2024 to bring down prices of the cereal in the market, the...
28 Nov 15:30 · The Hans India
Fatal Crashes: FRSC vows to revoke driving licences, prosecute offenders
"Fleet Operators who fail to meet certification standards twice will be suspended from operation," the FRSC chief said.
28 Nov 16:09 · Premium Times
UK's priciest areas where first-time buyers are 'rushing to beat' stamp duty deadline
Rightmove said first-time buyers in higher-priced areas of England are set to be worst affected by the stamp duty change
28 Nov 16:19 · Manchester Evening News
National Seed Congress: Farmers must get high-quality seeds, fertilizers, says Agriculture Minister
The 13th National Seed Congress in Varanasi aims to address climate change, crop diseases, and seed quality issues.
28 Nov 16:27 · The Hindu
Numsa 'has no option' but to end its wage strike at ArcelorMittal
The National Metalworkers Union of South Africa (Numsa) has agreed to terminate its strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa.
28 Nov 17:03 · TimesLIVE
Fife farmer warns ‘dying is not an option’ if inheritance tax plans go ahead
The 57-year-old revealed he and his two brothers could be hit with a bill of more than £1 million when their father – now 86 – dies.
28 Nov 17:36 · The Courier
Centre clears scheme for development of 40 tourist destinations across 23 States at a cost of ₹3,295 crore
Union approves ₹3,295 crore interest-free loans for tourism development in 23 States, focusing on lesser-known destinations and job creation.
28 Nov 17:57 · The Hindu
Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time: Black Friday, the bargain bonanza that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of...
28 Nov 19:45 · The Gleaner
Conor McGregor waxwork removed from museum
The National Wax Museum Plus says it removed the figure two weeks ago in light of his civil trial.
28 Nov 22:19 · BBC News
Greens slammed after Brighton's iconic i360 attraction went bust
The owner of the 531 ft observation tower, Brighton i360 Ltd, has filed for insolvency, blaming bad weather and the cost-of-living crisis for poor visitor numbers.
28 Nov 22:46 · Mail Online
How ex-minister Mamman spent N20m Mambilla project fund on one-year hotel lodging – Witness
“The documents are our invoices in respect to payment for one bedroom rental from 30 August 2019 and August 2020 and the amount is N20 million,” the witness said.
28 Nov 22:53 · Premium Times
India at centre stage of global optimism: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan said on Thursday India is at the centre stage of global optimism today while underlining that the country's landscape necessitates a self-reliant defence sector.
28 Nov 22:58 · Daijiworld.com
Port health and safety code kicks in
An approved code of practice for loading and unloading cargo at ports or on ships comes into effect today.
28 Nov 23:15 · RNZ
Sindh govt unveils ‘comprehensive’ plan to address power challenges
Initiative includes distribution of 200,000 solar energy units to low-consumption households, says Nasir Shah.
29 Nov 01:46 · DAWN.COM
Murad orders timely completion of foreign-funded uplift projects in Sindh
CM told door-to-door property tax survey in Karachi is in an advanced stage; contracts for construction of garbage transfer stations awarded to Chinese firms.
29 Nov 01:46 · DAWN.COM
GrandWest Casino battles punters over R6m slot glitch
Claims they unlawfully withdrew R2.59m of credits from their loyalty programme cards.
29 Nov 02:01 · Moneyweb
Government to appeal latest Nelson Tenths ruling
A High Court ruling would see iwi at the top of the South Island entitled to thousands of hectares of land and millions of dollars.
29 Nov 03:52 · RNZ
Judges slam Serious Fraud Office overreach and oppressive orders
Politicians must decide what to do about the SFO, which has been found to routinely abuse its draconian powers, Newsroom's Tim Murphy writes.
29 Nov 03:54 · RNZ
At plastic treaty talks, no united front for industry
NGO coalition calls for cutting plastic production at least 75pc by 2040.
29 Nov 04:05 · DAWN.COM
In Bosnia, the path to renewables runs through its coal mines
Bosnia's largest underground mine faces uncertain future as country aims to decarbonize by 2050, impacting coal industry and economy.
29 Nov 04:16 · The Hindu
SBP reserves jump $2.2bn since July
Details show that SBP’s reserves increased to $10.73 in September and $11.203bn in October.
29 Nov 04:16 · DAWN.COM
Carpet makers seek cut in customs duties
Exports dropped to $19m year-on-year in July-October FY25.
29 Nov 04:27 · DAWN.COM
Petrol, diesel prices may stay mostly unchanged
Exchange rate moves slightly in favour of the rupee.
29 Nov 04:33 · DAWN.COM
’Everything is expensive!’ Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse
Bolivia faces severe fuel shortages, economic turmoil, and rising food prices, causing frustration and unrest among its citizens.
29 Nov 04:56 · The Hindu
Group exhibition to honour retired JBDC boss Valerie Veira
VALERIE VEIRA is regarded in certain quarters as Jamaica’s ‘mother of the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises sector’ because of her indefatigable efforts in pushing for the development of the said sector. She retired recently from her chief...
29 Nov 05:07 · The Gleaner
Jamaicans encouraged to play active role in youth empowerment
Jamaicans are being encouraged to play a more active role in shaping the next generation of citizens by actively engaging in mentorship programmes that inspire and empower the nation’s youth. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
29 Nov 05:07 · The Gleaner
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