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
- 17:08 Santa's grotto to launch at St George's Shopping Centre in Preston
- 17:07 Buckingham holds moving Remembrance Day events
- 17:06 Calling North Kirklees business owners! We want to tell your story!
- 17:04 BINNED: Kingdom litter squad are KICKED OUT of Liverpool for good
- 17:04 Ex-UBS trader Kweku Adoboli being deported
- 17:03 Attempted child abductions: Police speaking to three men
- 17:03 STRICTLY IN BLACKPOOL: Iconic show heads to the Pleasure Beach
- 17:02 Men ‘doused supermarket in petrol before setting it alight in...
- 17:02 WhatsApp’s next update could change the way you ask people out on...
- 17:02 Lisa takes Nepal cycle challenge
- 17:01 Man Utd news: Gary Neville slams £50m signing: ‘Does he change a...
- 17:01 Skegness butchers are a ‘cut above’ the rest after winning UK...
- 16:58 How to flip a coin if you don't have a coin
- 16:56 Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk makes transfer promise amid...
- 16:55 Critically acclaimed MGMT prepare to play Leeds show
- 16:56 Rail strike - here is how and when you can travel this weekend
- 16:55 Liversedge suffer County Cup exit
- 16:55 Calling North Kirklees business owners! We want to tell your story!
- 16:55 North Somercotes pupil bags limited edition diamond Blue Peter Badge
- 16:55 Starter pack charity for disadvantaged mums and babies...
- 16:55 Tony Blair condemns ‘pointless Brexit in name only – the worst of...
- 16:54 Taskforce warns of risk to children from 'county lines' gangs
- 16:54 Claudio Ranieri fastens in for Premier League homecoming at Fulham
- 16:54 European Tour’s chief executive remains bullish as headaches mount
- 16:54 Accounts clerk caught drink driving
- 16:53 Dad's burger van destroyed hours after text accuses partner of...
- 16:53 Rail strike - here is how and when you can travel this weekend
- 16:52 Calling North Kirklees business owners! We want to tell your story!
- 16:52 Accounts clerk caught drink driving
- 16:52 'The worst we've seen since 2010' - why lawns and parks around...
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