Customer frustrated as retailer won’t give cash refund
Have you ever bought something impulsively and later when you return it to the shop the manager tells you they can only refund you with a voucher and not cash.
Backlash as Plymouth locals protest against development on allotment site
The land, in Coxside, is designated Neighbourhood Green Space in the Joint Local Plan and the community want to “return the site to community use and benefit”
What will happen to Wellgate Clock as Dundee and Angus College plots shopping centre takeover?
The famous nursery rhyme clock has been a fixture of the centre for more than four decades.
Lottery funds freeze hits SATMA awards
From 2019 to 2022 the South African Traditional Music Awards received over R16m from the Lottery.
'We need an industry'
It's been more than 40 years since coal was king in the scenic Crowsnest Pass of southwestern Alberta, but a referendum vote Monday could sway a contentious debate on bringing it back.
Liberia Undergoes International Maritime Organization Member State Audit Scheme  - FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia – The Liberian maritime program is undergoing the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), which is a treaty obligation aimed at promoting the consistent and effective implementation of applicable IMO instruments and assisting Member States to improve their capabilities, whilst contributing to the enhancement of global and individual Member State’s overall
Google ad tech in court
Google, already facing a possible breakup of the company over its ubiquitous search engine, is fighting to beat back another attack by the U.S. Department of Justice alleging monopolistic conduct, this time over technology that puts online advertising in front of consumers.
Labour's Budget tax raid 'puts companies off hiring' as businesses fear they 'can't afford to take a chance'
The tax rises in Labour's Autumn Budget are putting companies off hiring, according to the UK's most prominent business group.
Forex Today: US Dollar weakens as holiday-shortened week starts
Here is what you need to know on Monday, November 25: The US Dollar (USD) Index opened with a bearish gap after closing the previous week in positive territory.
‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’
Just as there are good odds the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the United States.
Monday newspaper round-up: Tourist tax, Amazon, FCA
Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a local visitor levy as cash-strapped councils try to raise money to fund services. Nearly half of Scotland’s local councils are considering a mandatory levy on overnight stays, known as a tourist tax, to help cope with a surge in visitors that has overwhelmed places such as Skye, the Callanish stones on Lewis and Orkney’s neolithic sites. – Guardian
Anglo American agrees sale of Australian coal mines, Kingfisher nudges down guidance midpoint
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 11 points higher on Monday, having closed up 1.38% on Friday at 8,262.08.
Wall Street climbs
U.S. stocks are rallying toward records and adding to last week’s gains.
SC grants 4 weeks more to Centre to decide Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy plea
The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Union government four weeks more to decide the mercy petition filed by Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death row convict in the 1995 assassination case of former...
Charting the global economy: Prospects dim for European economy
The euro fell to its lowest level since 2022 against the dollar after the purchasing managers gauge of service providers and manufacturers weakened.
ITV surges as suitors said to be circling again
Shares in ITV surged on Monday following a report over the weekend that potential suitors have begun circling the broadcaster again after a prolonged period of share price weakness and renewed questions about its long-term strategic destiny.
Reeves tells firms no more tax rises as she defends Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the CBI conference she is "not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes".
NASS Roundup: Tinubu’s loan request, single term for president, other stories from Reps
President Tinubu wrote to the lawmakers requesting their approval to borrow an additional ₦ $1.7 trillion ($2.209 billion) to finance the 2024 budget.
Israelis Sue Banks that Collaborate with US Sanctions Against Them
The five banks argued they were merely obeying the law. The court will have to teach them a lesson in civil rights.
Half of CBI members are looking to cut jobs after huge Budget tax raid
The CBI is using its conference to sound the alarm on the £25billion hike to employer National Insurance.
Menopause in workplace
Leisha Porter was getting an hour or two of sleep each night and having trouble functioning at work
Amazon adds robot workers
Amazon has introduced a handful of robots in its warehouses that the e-commerce giant says will improve efficiency and reduce employee injuries.
USD/CAD refreshes daily high on sliding Oil prices; remains below 1.4000 amid weaker USD
The USD/CAD pair attracts some dip-buying near the 1.3925 area, or a two-week low touched earlier this Monday and climbs to a fresh daily peak during the first half of the European session.
Why MTN is at loggerheads with URA in Shs 1.5 trillion tax stalemate
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Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' 2008 Qatar deal
Barclays Bank has been fined £40m by Britain’s financial regulator over alleged secret payments to Qatar during the 2008 global financial crisis to avoid a UK government bailout.
Mexican Peso strengthens on Trump's choice of Treasury Secretary
The Mexican Peso (MXN) trades higher in its key pairs on Monday, with the MXN doing particularly well against the US Dollar (USD) due to the perception that with the appointment of the new US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant, US government spending will be more restrained and tariffs will primarily target China.
EUR/USD rises further as US Bessent looks to bring fiscal discipline
EUR/USD extends recovery above the psychological resistance of 1.0500 in Monday’s North American session as the US Dollar (USD) plummets.
BREAKING: Aldi pays €24m for large "strategic" site in Kildare
The site is strategically located, adjacent to the motorway network
New €15m plan revealed for famous Donnelly Mirrors site in Naas
Hundreds of Kildare people worked at the plant which first opened in 1968
Loophole that could mean Britons abroad will NOT pay inheritance tax
Present rules state that anyone with a British 'domicile' has to pay inheritance tax (IHR) on their worldwide wealth even if they live and die abroad.
Private sector jobs needed
British Columbia is at an economic crossroads.
ANALYSIS: ECOWAS’ counter-terrorism plan is failing. Something must be done to change course
Lack of funding and sharp political divisions have derailed the implementation of ECOWAS’ counter-terrorism plan.
Anti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during aCA enrollment period
Unauthorized switching of Affordable Care Act plans appears to have tapered off in recent weeks based on an almost one-third drop in casework associated with consumer complaints, say federal regulators.
Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' fundraising
The UK's financial watchdog says investors did not have all the information they should have had.
NHAI decides to redesign vehicular underpass planned at Maruthi Nagar in Tiruchi
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is “redesigning” the vehicular underpass (VUP) at Maruthi Nagar, the entry point to the city from the Chennai-Tiruchi-Thoothukudi National Highway
Council buildings 'firesale' delayed amid mystery 'serious concerns'
One of the vacant properties is covered in scaffolding and has shut a Bedminster bus lane for six years
Thieves steal $1.5 million worth of Oculus VR headsets, $900K in Microsoft goods during truck heists
The movie-style heists involved the men surveilling distribution facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeastern US. Their plan was to steal products that were shipping in interstate commerce,...
The Range makes huge loss amid 'challenges'
Chis Dawson insists the Plymouth-headquartered retailer is in strong position
Drive knocks off nearly 44 lakh “ineligible members” from cooperative societies’ rolls
Tamil Nadu government removes 44 lakh "ineligible members" from cooperative societies ahead of elections, focusing on data purity.
'Case for investment in Britain crumbling under Starmer', warns McVitie’s boss
The boss of McVitie's has warned that it's becoming harder to argue for investment in Britain under the Labour government.
Rate expectations as one of the last hopes for a trend reversal in EUR/USD – Commerzbank
Anyone hoping that the data would allow EUR/USD to move higher was bitterly disappointed on Friday.
Revenue strained Telangana observes lower Excise revenue
Telangana Government faces revenue shortfall in State Excise Duties. This is observed at a time when government is finding it difficult to fund welfare schemes and expenditures.
Greggs won't slow growth despite increased costs from Budget, boss says
The Newcastle firm is expecting to open around 150 news stores each year as its builds towards having 3,500 around the UK
'India is in regular touch with both Israel and Iran...': Jaishankar affirms New Delhi's support for ceasefire
Expressing concerns about the escalating conflict in West Asia, Jaishankar stated that India has been maintaining regular high-level communication with both Israel and Iran to promote restraint and foster dialogue.
Egg shortage leads to empty shelves in several US states. Here's why
Shoppers may notice something missing from shelves at grocery stores ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday this week.
Judge in Alex Jones' bankruptcy case orders new hearing on The Onion's bid for Infowars
A bankruptcy judge on Monday ordered a new hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody.
Devon-based retail empire makes £23M loss
The boss insists the company is in strong position
Pumped storage projects: Draft PSP policy eyes harnessing Kerala’s potential ‘of more than 6 GW’ and attracting investors
Draft Kerala PSP Policy aims to harness 6GW capacity, attract investments, ensure energy security, and aid renewable energy integration.
Couple anger neighbours after turning hotel into 'hot tub party' home
Once an award-winning boutique hotel, the huge Grade II listed building in the New Forest National Park was bought by Stephen Parker and Hannah Passmore for £1.25 million last year.
AUD/USD gives of intraday gains, Aussie/US inflation in focus
The AUD/USD pair surrenders a majority of its intraday gains after facing selling pressure near the intraday high of 0.6550 in Monday’s North American session.
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