Economy

Weston Family Acquires Boots in $8.9B Deal

The Weston family, known for their prominent pharmacy and grocery chains in Canada, is expanding their business by acquiring the U.K. drugstore Boots. Wittington Investments, the Weston family holding...

“Texas Attorney General Probes Children’s Underwear Chemicals”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a probe into the potential use of harmful chemicals in children's...

“Emera and Canadian Utilities Merger Creates $72B Powerhouse”

A Canadian energy "powerhouse" is in the making following the announcement of a merger between Halifax-based Emera Inc....

“Canada’s August Trade Surplus Soars to $4.2 Billion”

Canada's trade surplus in August significantly expanded to $4.2 billion, driven by a surge in exports to the...

“Ottawa Sets Deadline for Stelco Job Protection Plan”

Ottawa has set a deadline of five business days for the U.S. owner of Stelco to provide a...

“Fire Hazard Alert: 60,000 Air Fryers Recalled in Ireland”

Almost 60,000 air fryers in Ireland are being recalled due to fire hazards, as announced by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The...

“New In-Store Bakeries at Aldi Prompt Lidl Comparisons”

Aldi customers are now discovering that select stores feature in-store bakeries, prompting comparisons to rival supermarket Lidl. The discount retailer has been testing these...

Over 5,600 Jobs at Risk: 378 Pubs Projected to Close in 2025

More than one pub is projected to close each day this year, leading to over 5,600 job losses, as warned by an industry association....

“Hamleys Sees Growth Amid Store Closures”

Hamleys, a renowned toy retailer, made significant changes during its recent financial year. The company closed 29 stores and reduced its workforce from 435...

“HMRC to Issue 4 Million Tax Refunds: Are You Owed Money?”

HMRC is currently dispatching approximately four million tax refund notifications from June to August. If you have overpaid Income Tax, you may receive a...

Octopus Energy Issues £1.5M Refunds

Octopus Energy has issued nearly £1.5 million in refunds to customers after a significant billing mistake was uncovered. An investigation by Ofgem revealed that...