News archive from 6 July 2013
Venezuela names admiral to be first female defence minister
"Here, where the remains of our commander lie, I have decided to name a new military high command," President Nicolas Maduro said in a speech carried live on all local TV networks. "I've decided to name a woman to head the defence...
Murray through to Wimbledon final
Andy Murray has cemented his place in the Wimbledon final following an electrifying and controversial clash with 6ft 8in Polish player Jerzy Janowicz. Murray, 26, held both hands aloft as he looked to the skies after being cheered to glory by a lively...
From the archive, 6 July 1955: A subdued Perón: political truce sought
Argentine President Juan Perón and his wife Eva wave to the crowds during a political rally in 1950. Photo: Popperfoto/ACQ In a broadcast to-day which observers here considered to be the most conciliatory of his career, President Perón asked his...
James Callander & Son in £4m funding deal
ONE of Scotland's biggest sawmill operators is eyeing a range of growth "opportunities" after switching banks and agreeing a £4 million funding deal. James Callander & Son said the package from Clydesdale Bank would support the next...
HTC and Samsung ‘assailed by cheaper Chinese rivals’
ASIAN smartphone giants HTC and Samsung found themselves on the ropes yesterday after missing second-quarter profit expectations. The duo, often credited with taking market share from struggling western rivals Nokia and Blackberry in recent years, now...
Nucleus powers to record half year in wake of new fee regime
Nucleus, the "wrap" platform for financial advisers, has turned in a record first half on the back of changes to the industry's charging regime. Operating profit of £500,000 for the six months to the end of June compared with break-even in...
Hargreaves Services acquire assets of Scottish Coal
HARGREAVES Services yesterday acquired the assets of Scottish Coal for £8.4 million, three years after its parent company embarked on a £250m plan to float on the stock market. Hargreaves will reinstate 300 jobs, rising to 500, after taking control of...
Offshore safety concerns raised
A SURVEY of offshore oil and gas workers has found that 80 per cent believe not enough offshore health and safety checks are being made. The report, published on the 25th anniversary of the Piper Alpha Disaster today, also found that 88 per cent of...
Loch Lomond Shores strong early-summer footfall figures
LOCH Lomond Shores has recorded the highest early-summer footfall figures since the attraction opened more than a decade ago. The shopping centre and visitor complex at Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, welcomed more than 210,000 visitors in May and June...
Over 180 graduates from Scotland’s Rural College
Yesterday saw a notable first when more than 180 graduates received their degrees at the first ever Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) graduation. The ceremony was the first to take place since SRUC was formed through the merger of SAC with Barony,...
Farmers and consumers disagree on GM
The majority of British farmers say they would be happy to grow genetically-modified (GM) crops, despite almost half of consumers saying they had negative views of the technology. A survey of more than 600 British producers found 61 per cent would use...
EasyJet to face order showdown
Easyjet will next week try to face down a revolt by founder and largest shareholder Sir Stelios Haji-Ianonnou when it asks investors to approve the multi-billion pound purchase of up to 235 Airbus planes. Stelios, who with his family controls over 36...
Business briefs: Petroceltic | Vodafone | McBride
Waitrose - Wimbledon and Glastonbury gave a boost to the supermarket chain with weekly takings up 12.3 per cent on surging barbecue, Champagne and beer sales. • Petroceltic – The firm has begun legal action against two parties with whom its previous...
Carney’s opening gambit is bad news for savers
THE outlook for savers, retirees and first-time buyers looks bleak after the new head of the Bank of England dashed hopes of a rise in interest rates, experts have warned. Mark Carney, who took over from Sir Mervyn King as governor earlier this week,...
How to boost your pension with cash perks
Three top tips, from Kevin Garfagnini, Mazars Scotland 1. Free cash Payments into a pension are one of the few investments that provide you with tax relief. The relief is based on your marginal rate of income tax. So if you are a basic rate taxpayer,...
Realtime News
- 13:22 Storm Ali weather warning issued for Lincolnshire - your...
- 13:22 Eight-week-old puppy found dumped in handbag with legs tied together
- 13:21 Pupils helped design school’s new playground which has been...
- 13:21 DAYS OUT: A touch of magic at Martin Mere
- 13:21 Castles light up in celebration of Gaelic and Scots
- 13:21 Book review: Breaking News, by Alan Rusbridger
- 13:20 Pupils helped design school’s new playground which has been...
- 13:20 North Korea summit: Diplomacy is back on track
- 13:20 ‘Lucky’ Chesterfield pensioner Danny marks 100th birthday milestone
- 13:18 Hundreds at funeral for much loved Burnley couple who died in Egypt
- 13:18 Storm Ali: 'Danger to life' wind warning extended further into...
- 13:18 Ibiza holidaymaker's plea for help finding Stacey - who could be...
- 13:16 Youngsters design their own playground at school
- 13:16 MP ‘lends a hand’ to hospital cuts protest
- 13:16 Teen must spend at least 20 years behind bars for Leeds baseball...
- 13:15 World Bank reports slower progress on extreme poverty
- 13:15 Slaughterhouse workers filmed beating cows with pipes before...
- 13:15 Daughter leads mourners at funeral for British couple who died on...
- 13:15 Music interview: RCS principal Jeffrey Sharkey on the decline in...
- 13:14 Edinburgh lesbian couple told they 'should be put in a cage' by...
- 13:13 MP ‘lends a hand’ to hospital cuts protest
- 13:12 Co-op cordoned off by police after Audi crashes at roundabout...
- 13:12 Second book by Holme author
- 13:09 Sky and Netflix join forces for 'ultimate streaming package'
- 13:09 Storm Ali: Paramedics called to damaged Topshop on Princes Street
- 13:08 The Premier League defender Steve Bruce wants to bring to Aston...
- 13:08 League One and Two Live: Sunderland midfielder back in training,...
- 13:07 'That never happened' - teacher accused of historic abuse gives...
- 13:06 Police hunt gunman in Mansfield Woodhouse after man threatened and...
- 13:06 Are drink-driving limits too high?
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