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...

“Marks & Spencer Cyber Attack: £10M Weekly Loss”

Marks & Spencer faced a potential catastrophe from a severe cyber attack, as revealed by its chairman. Archie Norman expressed that if the breach...

“New Legislation Could Boost Pension Savings by £29,000”

Pension savers stand to receive a potential boost of up to £29,000 upon retirement due to significant new legislation, based on Government data. The...

“Nestlé Graduate Engineer Challenges Perceptions, Innovates Confectionery”

Emma Robinson, a participant in Nestlé's graduate program since last September, emphasizes the creativity involved in engineering, contrary to common perceptions. At the Nestlé...

“UK Considers Scrapping £100 Contactless Limit”

The possibility of eliminating the current £100 contactless payment limit is under review, potentially bringing significant changes for consumers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

“Warning Issued for MG 3: Safety Flaw Sparks Consumer Alert”

Car shoppers are being advised to avoid a popular compact car from MG, a Chinese-owned brand, due to a significant safety flaw uncovered during...

“Win up to £10,000 with TSB’s Dream Fund Prize Draw”

TSB has introduced a new competition giving customers the chance to win up to £10,000. Participants will automatically enter the Dream Fund prize draw...