business
Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire – or ruin it?
Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group. Source link
Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families
Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals. Source link
Flights in and out of Middle East cancelled and diverted after Iran strikes
BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks. Source link
A firm hiring blind staff went bust – but its mission lives on
The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands. Source link
Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters. Source link
The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Source link
Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas – find out where
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown. Source link
What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
If Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood. Source link
Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
Staff are told Brewdog’s German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend. Source link
Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands. Source link