Former employees of BrewDog's UK bars, owed £489,000 in wages and holiday pay, will receive nothing after a takeover deal. HMRC is also left with an unpaid VAT bill of £2.4 million, with administrators confirming no funds are available to cover these liabilities.
Licensing laws are relaxed for the England vs. Mexico match, allowing pubs to open until 5am, reversing an earlier government stance.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is under renewed scrutiny concerning his financial declarations and the extent of his influence within the party. This follows a period of public attention on his personal finances and his political operations.
Four members of the Highland Council's licensing committee have resigned after their vote allowed a taxi driver, convicted of rape, to retain his operator's licence. The decision drew significant public criticism, leading to the councillors' departure.
