Residents in a newly built Wigan housing estate, including Nathan Long, have endured six months without scheduled waste collections, prompting calls for council tax reimbursement. Wigan Council acknowledges the 'complex' issue, attributing it to inaccessible roads for refuse vehicles.
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has finalised its acquisition of luxury retailer Harvey Nichols, a move that prevents the department store chain from ceasing operations. This purchase adds Harvey Nichols to Frasers Group's growing portfolio of high-street brands.
Ofwat has granted provisional approval for 13 water and sewage firms in England to raise customer bills. These increases are designated to fund new investment, despite a prior commitment from the companies to absorb rising costs without impacting consumer prices.
Official analysis indicates that Labour's proposed employment rights bill, targeting zero-hours contracts, could impose costs of up to £2.9bn on UK firms each year. The legislation seeks to grant workers a right to a contract reflecting their usual hours after 12 weeks.
