HSS unveils the changing face of hire
02 Mar
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HSS unveils the changing face of hire

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Business No history of the tool-hire industry would be complete without at least one whole chapter devoted to HSS. Founded by Bert Taylor in 1957, the Hire Service Company (later shortened to HSS) was an undoubted pioneer of the UK hire industry – it was the original high-street hire shop. Of course, where HSS led, others followed and there was an extended period of proliferation as others tapped into the fast-growing demand for tool-hire. Then over time there followed a gradual process of consolidation as a handful of leading businesses grew to dominate the market. By the turn of this century, three names dominated the UK market for small plant & tool hire: HSS, Speedy Hire and Ashtead Plant. Ashtead (A-Plant) acquired a US company, Sunbelt Rentals, and grew so rapidly in the US that in 2020...
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Tiffany Trump Explores Luxor’s Ancient Landmarks During Egypt Visit
02 Mar
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Tiffany Trump Explores Luxor’s Ancient Landmarks During Egypt Visit

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Business Luxor welcomed Tiffany Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, on Saturday, 7 February, as she toured some of Egypts most significant archaeological sites, accompanied by her husband, businessman Michael Boulos. The couple arrived in Luxor on Friday, 6, February, and began their tour the following morning with a visit to Gazas West Bank, according to Dr. Mahmoud Moussa, Director of Qurna Antiquities, speaking to Nogoum FM. The visit began on Luxors West Bank at the Valley of the Kings, where the couple toured a number of royal tombs, including that of Tutankhamun.They then headed to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, followed by a stop at the tomb of Queen Nefertari, known for its well-preserved wall paintings. The tour wrapped up on the East Bank with a visit to the Karnak Temple...
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Honda to Make Organizational Changes to Further Enhance Competitiveness its Motorcycle, Automobile and Power Products Business
02 Mar
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Honda to Make Organizational Changes to Further Enhance Competitiveness its Motorcycle, Automobile and Power Products Business

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Business Honda to Make Organizational Changes to Further Enhance Competitiveness its Motorcycle, Automobile and Power Products Business TOKYO, Japan, Feb 10, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that the company will make organizational and operational changes, effective April 1, 2026, in order to sustainably offer the joy and freedom of mobility all around the world through its mobility products and services. In 2020, with the aim of solidifying its existing business while preparing for future growth, Honda separated two key research and development functions — the development of production models and research on future technologies — enabling each group to focus on its roles. This initiative generated solid results including contribution to Honda business and the enhancement of technological competitiveness. With the global business environment surrounding Honda changing faster than expected, the...
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eThekwini mayor celebrates surge in business confidence after State of the Nation Address
02 Mar
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eThekwini mayor celebrates surge in business confidence after State of the Nation Address

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Business Zainul Dawood|Published 5 hours ago eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba stated that the very mention of the municipality in the State of the Nation Address (SONA), on Thursday, regarding business confidence, was a morale booster. During his address, Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa’s economy is growing again, and this growth is gathering pace.He said the country has seen four straight quarters of gross domestic product growth; however, it must accelerate significantly to tackle its social and economic problems. “We will continue to implement targeted support to improve the delivery of basic services through the Presidential Working Groups on eThekwini and Johannesburg. We have made progress in stabilising eThekwini, which has led to investor confidence returning.“There are many committed people with skills and experience working in local government. It is our responsibility to remake, re-organise, and better resource...
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