Gatwick Airport's Second Runway Expansion Clears Final Legal Hurdle
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Court of Appeal rejects campaigners' challenge, allowing project expected to create 14,000 jobs and boost economy by £1 billion.
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Help to Buy Scheme Generates £1.74 Billion for UK Government, Future Gains Threatened by Falling Flat Prices
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
The government's equity loan scheme has yielded significant profits, but a downturn in the flat market is expected to reduce future returns.
UK Court Rejects Campaigners' Appeal Against Gatwick Airport Expansion
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Judges deem the appeal 'unarguable,' allowing Gatwick to proceed with its expansion plans.
Norton Motorcycle Company Reimagines British Icon with New Manx R Superbike
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Indian-owned Norton launches the Manx R, a £20,250 superbike aiming to blend performance with road-focused usability, marking a significant step in the brand's revival.
Waitrose Expands Rapid Delivery Hours in 35 UK Stores
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Supermarket offers extended delivery windows through third-party apps, building on successful World Cup trial.
McDonald's Profit Rises Despite Slowing US Sales
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
The fast-food giant reported strong second-quarter earnings while announcing a new head for its U.S. operations amid cautious consumer spending.
US and Japan Intervene to Support Yen in Historic Currency Market Move
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
The joint action marks a rare instance of coordinated intervention to counter the yen's sharp depreciation against the dollar.
US and Japan Intervene to Support Yen Amid Historic Slide
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
Joint action marks the first such intervention in nearly two decades as the yen weakens against the dollar.
Prologis Completes $14 Billion Takeover of Segro
Business & Markets • 2 months ago
US logistics firm Prologis has finalized its acquisition of British warehouse company Segro for £14 billion, marking the fifth FTSE 100 firm to be acquired by a foreign entity this year.