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Transparency, fairness and customer service: Hight Ford in Skowhegan has been certified as a J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Dealer of Excellence
SKOWHEGAN — Demonstrating its commitment to exceeding customer expectations, Hight Ford has been certified in the J.D. Power 2025 Dealer of Excellence ProgramSM, which recognizes a select number of vehicle dealerships throughout the United States...
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Darius McDermott: Can UK smaller companies catch the next wave?
This year has been notably more encouraging for the UK stock market, even if the economic backdrop has remained gloomy. The FTSE All Share has held its own among global stock markets, keeping pace with the S&P 500 since the start of the year....
Owner: Jonathan George Mills
Ocado Retail launches largest range of MTick-certified products in partnership with GenM
Ocado Retail today launches the largest range of MTick-certified products in a dedicated online aisle on Ocado.com. Over 300 menopause-friendly products are now available to shop, allowing women experiencing menopause to purchase with confidence....
Owner: Fiona Briggs
Renault UK customers have data stolen in cyber attack on 'third party provider'
Renault UK has emailed driver to inform them of "a cyber-attack on one of our third-party providers, leading to some Renault UK customers’ personal data being taken from one of their systems". The message added: "We do not hold any financial...
Owner: Reach PLC
Brits reveal they ditched the UK for four-day work week in the Netherlands - and why they'll NEVER return
By JOWENA RILEY, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 07:18 EDT, 2 October 2025 | Updated: 07:18 EDT, 2 October 2025 British expats have shared why they left the UK in favour of a shorter working week and better work-life balance in the Netherlands - and why...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
RWE Inks Offshore Wind Power Purchase Agreement with British Co-op Group
Oct 2, 2025 (Credit: RWE) RWE has entered into a seven-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Co-op Group, one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, for renewable energy sourced from Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm. Under the agreement,...
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LNER warns Storm Amy may cause disruption to train services to Scotland
Storm Amy is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds across much of western Scotland and north western England over the next few days, especially from Friday, 3 October, through the weekend. This could bring disruption to the services...
Owner: Benjamin James Fry & David Anthony Green
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland change to opening hours in October explained
Lloyds Banking Group, which operates Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, has begun rolling out new, reduced opening hours at all of its 757 high street branches. The changes officially took effect on September 29, but many customers will...
Owner: Reach PLC
Jaguar Land Rover dealer established in 1920s acquired - dealerships in North of England and Midlands
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A Jaguar Land Rover retailer has been acquired (image credit: JLR) A car retail group established in the 1920s as one of the world's first Jaguar dealerships has been acquired by Lithia UK. The automotive retailer has confirmed the acquisition of...
Owner: Malcolm Denmark
Tom Daley launches range of DIY crochet and embroidery kits, exclusively for Hobbycraft customers
Olympic champion, and crafting icon Tom Daley has teamed up with Hobbycraft, UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer, to design and launch a brand new Made With Love by Tom Daley range, exclusively available online and in-store from Thursday 2nd...
Owner: Fiona Briggs
AccelerComm, Radisys secure UK Space Agency funding
AccelerComm, a provider of flight-proven 5G technology for satellite networks, and Radisys Corporation, a specialist in open telecom solutions, have announced that a joint project to support the development of the next generation of...
Owner: Nick Snow
Rail services in north of Scotland to shut down early due to 95mph Storm Amy
A number of railway lines in the north of Scotland will close from 6pm on Friday as Storm Amy is set to batter the country with winds of up to 95mph. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind for north-west Scotland, with the rest of the...
Owner: Reach PLC
Colliers appointed estates management partner for Costa Coffee’s UK portfolio
Costa Coffee has appointed Colliers as its estates management partner for its entire UK portfolio of more than 1,600 sites. The five-year agreement will see Colliers provide dedicated support across Costa Coffee’s equity estate, helping to ensure...
DUAL UK secures five-year Zurich-led capacity deal
DUAL UK has announced a five-year capacity deal led by global insurer Zurich, along with Liberty and other A-rated capacity providers to support its new regional Commercial Combined product. The new product is aimed at the £10,000 – £50,000...
Owner: Steve Evans
DR. BECKMANN GROUP HIRES NEW UK MANAGING DIRECTOR TO LEAD NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH
Experienced FMCG leader, David Shaw aims to build on the company's ambitions for the UK market Dr. Beckmann Group has announced the appointment of David Shaw as its new managing director for the UK, marking a significant step forward in the...
Owner: Malcolm Denmark
Gibraltar based Petfre fined £240,000 by the UK Gambling Commission
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Gibraltar based Petfre Limited, which owns gaming company Betfred, has been fined £240,000 by the UK Gambling Commission. The company, which also owns oddsking.com, has failed to meet Remote Technical Standards requirements. Failings included...
Owner: Gibraltarian Government
India News | Delhi: Amit Shah Visits Khadi India Showroom in Connaught Place; Urges Every Family to Purchase Products
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah visited the Khadi India showroom in Connaught Place in New Delhi, on Thursday and purchased Khadi products on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. According...
Owner: Aditya Pittie
Amit Shah asks people to buy Khadi products worth ₹5,000 every year
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of the country to buy Khadi products worth at least ₹5,000 every year as it would help provide employment to millions of people and bring light into their lives. Shah, who visited...
Owner: Reliance Industries & Comcast Corporation
Peter Nixon is returning to role as managing director of PML UK&I
Philip Morris Limited (PML), the affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) in the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Peter Nixon as its new managing director. Nixon will oversee all aspects of PML’s business operations, with a...
Owner: Fiona Briggs
A beloved UK bar chain has released a new cosmic cocktail recipe book - and it's perfect to help mix up your drinks order
If you’ve been for a cocktail somewhere in the UK, you’ve probably been to or at least heard of The Alchemist. Pioneers of cocktails which look like they’ve got their own pyrotechnics squad behind them, The Alchemist has been producing snazzy...
Owner: Future PLC