Future of Stanlow oil refinery uncertain as hedge fund calls for sale
The owner of one of Britain’s biggest oil refineries could be forced to sell the plant as a legal spat over unpaid debts intensifies.
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Lidl continues expansion with Yorkshire warehouse
Lidl UK has unveiled plans for a new warehouse in Yorkshire in a move that will create 500 jobs.
Robot bricklayers to descend on Brexit Britain as developers grapple with skills shortage
Armies of robot bricklayers could become a common sight in Brexit Britain as construction firms turn to machines to make up for the loss of skilled labour from mainland Europe.
Kia bolsters performance line-up with Ceed GT and Proceed shooting brake
Kia has added two sporty new models to its Ceed range, as part of a push to cement it as a dynamic choice in the family hatchback market.
‘Threat to life’ risk warning as Storm Helene heads for UK and Ireland
Forecasters have warned that Storm Helene could pose a danger to life when it bears down on the UK and Republic of Ireland next week.
Tory MP calls for Royal Navy to intervene in scallop wars
Royal Navy warships should intervene to help British fishermen in the “scallop wars”, a Tory MP has said.
Women make up over a third of Dyson engineering students
Sir James Dyson has hailed the fact that over a third of students at his engineering institute are women, as demand for places at the university rockets.
Oil prices rise on Iran and hurricane worries
Oil prices ticked higher on Tuesday as investors feared a shortage in the wake of Donald Trump’s sanctions on Iran and expected hurricanes in the US.
Michelin jobs threat: Global manufacturing challenges are hitting home in Dundee
The UK’s manufacturing sector does not have its troubles to seek.
Dignity shares tumble following Co-op price cuts
Shares in funeral provider Dignity crashed on Monday after rival Co-op fired the latest salvo in the sector’s price war.