Ferguson Whisky Limited, a Glasgow-based company specialising in rare whisky investment opportunities, has secured a £450,000 funding package from Virgin Money, backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF). The funding will support the purchase of whisky stock, enabling the company to expand operations and meet growing international
Virtue Drinks, the UK’s fastest-growing clean energy drink brand, has announced the successful closure of a £2 million investment round. This latest funding brings the company’s total investment to over £5 million. Notable investors in this round include James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog—Europe’s largest craft beer
Nish Kankiwala, chief executive of the John Lewis Partnership, has accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of implementing a “two-handed” tax grab on retailers, joining a growing backlash against the recent Budget. Kankiwala stated that John Lewis faces increased employment costs and higher business rates following the Budget,
Last Updated on: Long known for being essential as a safety tool in a number of key industries, including maritime, aviation, and defense, flare launchers have been a standard in these industries for many years. Though most people associate their uses with emergencies, flare launchers
“Volunteers Gather to Make a Difference at Tom Weir Mountain Garden in Balmaha”On Wednesday 20th November, a group of 23 volunteers arrived at the Tom Weir mountain garden in Balmaha to participate in a “Make a Difference” Day organized by the Friends of Loch Lomond
An investigative report by The New Arab (TNA) has shed light on the criminal investigations surrounding the construction of private residential buildings that displayed poor seismic resistance during the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. The report, compiled over the course of a year, reveals patterns of negligence
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reported a significant increase in tax receipts, providing a much-needed boost to the government following criticism over the recent budget. According to leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, total tax receipts have grown by £24 billion over
The brewing controversy over mis-sold car loans has forced Santander UK to set aside £295 million to potentially compensate aggrieved motor finance customers. The bank joins a small but growing list of lenders that have started to make provisions for the growing scandal, which some analysts
The UK Men’s Shed Association (UKMSA) presented the annual Shed of the Awards on Thursday, 21 November 2024 in Westminster, London to recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals and groups in their Men’s Sheds and local communities.Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House
The price of bitcoin soared to a record high of $94,839, extending a rally that has seen its value surge by nearly 40% since Donald Trump’s re-election victory. The digital currency, worth $7,333 five years ago, has benefited from optimism surrounding a potentially crypto-friendly regulatory environment
Scientists from over 100 countries gathered this week at the Dubai Future Forum, the largest gathering of futurists in the world, to discuss the challenges that lie ahead in a world where technological innovation and artificial intelligence are shaping the future of humanity. The forum,
Krombach Brewery Announces Over 100 Million Euro Investment in Modernization ProjectKrombach, Germany – The Krombacher Brauerei, one of the largest employers in the region, has announced a major investment of over 100 million euros in the modernization of its bottling plant. The project, scheduled to