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Technology group appoints new managing directors as it targets £28m turnover
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register The Exacta Group has appointed James Lupton and Chris Landen as managing directors of its two technology brands as part of a wider leadership restructure. Lupton will become
Jump in sales of pension annuities valued at over �250,000 and �500,000
The higher value of premiums has gone alongside a rise in over-70s buying a regular income with annuities, the Association of British Insurers said. ...
Holiday tax would drive jump in cost of holidays in England, say industry bosses
Around 200 bosses of leading UK accommodation firms, including Butlin’s, Hilton and Travelodge, have written to the Chancellor. ...
New stamps to celebrate Hornby model railways
Set of eight stamps feature specially commissioned photographs of Hornby models ...
UK’s favourite supermarket revealed, according to customer satisfaction survey
Which? has published its latest rankings based on factors like customer service, store appearance, product range and availability and quality. ...
Three quarters of Britons would rather stay home on Valentine’s Day – poll
Some 57% of 25 to 34-year-olds also say they have regretted how much they spent on Valentine’s Day, the survey for Zopa found. ...
‘Early signs’ that housing market conditions may be improving seen by surveyors
A net balance of 43% of property professionals expect house prices to increase over the next year, marking the strongest reading since February 2025. ...
Financial ‘pain’ for first-time buyers revealed in stamp duty figures
Money app Plum said that first-time buyers face particular difficulties, given the financial challenges they already have in raising a deposit. ...
What are the most affordable cities in Britain for single home buyers?
Single buyers account for around two-fifths of first-time purchases, with affordability constraints often working against single earners, Zoopla said. ...
Taylor Bol Bowen's hustle play gets heated at Alabama basketball vs Ole Miss
When Alabama basketball struggled early against Ole Miss, Taylor Bol Bowen hustled to keep every possession. Rebels guard Eduardo Klafke attempted to steal the ball
Striking nurses at Mount Sinai approve contract, NewYork Presbyterian reject deal
Striking nurses at Mount Sinai have approved a new contract but ones at NewYork Presbyterian have rejected a proposed deal to end a monthlong strike ...
Iowa, naturalized citizens settle lawsuit over voter eligibility challenges ahead of 2024 election
A "Vote Here" sign is seen on Election Day in November 2024 at Perfect Games in Ames. (Associated Press) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Iowa’s top
Healey blames Trump for Massachusetts’ economic challenges in FY27 budget hearing
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready Gov. Maura Healey testified Wednesday before the Joint Ways and Means Committee on her $63.4 billion FY27 budget proposal, kicking off testimony by blaming President Donald Trump for the state’s economic challenges
Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Activists planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States on Wednesday to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the five-week-old immigration
What Ozempic Reveals About the Human Brain
From the daily newsletter: GLP-1s have earned a reputation as “moderation molecules.” ...
GFH Reports an 18.2% Increase in Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders for 2025, Reaching US$140.11 Million
GFH Financial Group B.S.C (“GFH” or “the Group”) (Bahrain Bourse: GFH) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter (“the quarter”) and 12 months (“the year”) ended 31 December 2025. Net profit attributable to shareholders was US$38.84 million
Bahrain Pearls: Treasures from the Land of the Two Seas
Assouline Publishing has released the book “Bahrain Pearls: Treasures from the Land of the Two Seas” in collaboration with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA). The publication is available in English through Assouline’s official website
Islamic Finance Industry Leaders Discuss the Future of Partnership-Based Investment Accounts at CIBAFI’s Third Islamic ...
The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), the official global umbrella of the Islamic financial services industry, successfully convened the Third Islamic Economy Strategic Meeting, titled “Towards Activating Partnership-Based
Transportation Minister attends announcement of strategic partnership with Capital A Berhad
Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, attended the announcement ceremony of the strategic partnership with Capital A Berhad, held at the Arcapita building in Bahrain Bay. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed said
Taher Saeed Ahmed Receives the BD 1.1 Million “MyHassad” Grand Prize from KFH–Bahrain
Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH-Bahrain) hosted an official ceremony at its headquarters located in Seef District to present the grand prize of its MyHassad savings programme, amounting to BD 1.1 million, to the winner, Mr. Taher Saeed Ahmed. The ceremony
NBB Awards Thara’a 2025 Seafront Villa Prize to Hani Ali Ebrahim in January Draw
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) is pleased to announce Hani Ali Ebrahim as the winner of a luxury seafront villa at Al Naseem in Diyar Al Muharraq, following the January Thara’a Prize Account draw. This marks the final villa prize under the 2025 Thara’a
House Approves Resolution to End Trump’s Tariffs on Canada
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to end President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The lower
Kansas State basketball vs Cincinnati score, live updates, highlights, TV channel
Jerome Tang presser after Kansas State basketball loss to Iowa State Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang didn't have much of an explanation for the Wildcats' 95-61 loss to Iowa State. MANHATTAN — Kansas State basketball only has a few winnable games
Cedar Rapids, Linn County both open to restructuring waste board
Hazardous material specialist Brady Even (left) helps a customer load various motor oil onto a cart to be disposed of at the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency in Marion on Jan. 29. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers
Iowa bill would require verification of immigration status for WIC benefits
Reps. Chad Ingels (from left), R-Randalia, Austin Harris, R-Moulton, and Ross Willburn, D-Ames, voted along party lines during a subcommittee meeting Wednesday at the Iowa Capitol to advance legislation implementing immigration status requirements for certain
Capitol Notebook: Bill to require porn sites to verify users’ ages advances in Iowa Capitol
The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Websites and apps that host significant
Marines will use Air Force-tailored drone to help develop its robot wingman
The Marines have tapped one of the companies competing to build the Air Force’s drone wingman to help develop its own Corps-specific Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, a key element of its new aviation plan. Nearly two years after the Air Force chose
Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas. ...
Scrap proposals for England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.
