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HSS unveils the changing face of hire
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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...
Tiffany Trump Explores Luxor’s Ancient Landmarks During Egypt Visit
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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...
Honda to Make Organizational Changes to Further Enhance Competitiveness its Motorcycle, Automobile and Power Products Business
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...
eThekwini mayor celebrates surge in business confidence after State of the Nation Address
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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...
Labi Siffre Announces First Album in 28 Years, Shares New Song
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Labi Siffre, the 80-year-old British folk musician, is back after spending decades out of the spotlight. He just announced his first new album in 28 years; the appropriately titled Unfinished Business is out later this year on Demon Music Group. He’s also shared the new song “Far Away,” a piano ballad that leans into Siffre’s soul influences, with a music video. Check it out below.
Siffre took a sporadic approach to releasing music over the years, dropping six albums in a five-year span during the ’70s, including his standout LP Crying Laughing Loving Lyingbefore retiring. However, he returned for brief stints in the ’80s and ’90s. His last records, the full-length album The Last Songs and the spoken-word poetry collection Monumentboth came out in 1998.
Still, Siffre hasn’t been totally silent this decade: he released the...
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U.S. trading partners cheer Supreme Court tariff ruling — but businesses must still navigate ‘murky waters’
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World leaders during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025.
Amber Bracken |ReutersU.S. trading partners offered a cautious welcome to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to strike down large parts of President Donald Trump's flagship trade policy on global tariffs — but global trade bodies warned of lingering uncertainty surrounding import levies.
The law that undergirds the import duties "does not authorize the President to impose tariffs," the majority ruled six to three in the long-awaited Supreme Court decision.
Hours after the ruling, Trump said he signed an executive order imposing a new 10% "global tariff". The "Section 122" tariffs will take effect "almost immediately," Trump said. At a White House press briefing Friday afternoon, Trump railed against the "deeply disappointing" 6-3 ruling.
Trump's tariff regime impacted a swathe of countries from the...
Kucoin told to halt new EU business due to compliance staffing shortfalls
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Business Kucoin told to halt new EU business due to compliance staffing shortfallsBusiness Austria's financial regulator said Kucoin EU must appoint an anti-money-laundering officer and deputy officer, as well as a sanctions compliance officer and deputy. Feb 23, 2026, 10:24 a.m.
Austria's financial regulator said it prohibited the European arm of KuCoin from conducting new business and onboarding customers after the crypto exchange lost key compliance staff just months after gaining a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) permit to operate across the European Union.
KuCoin EU no longer has key function holders in anti-money laundering (AML) and prevention of terrorist financing roles, according to a statement from the regulator, the FMA, which granted the license in November. The freeze will last until the firm appoints the necessary compliance reporting staff, it said.
The effective...
PM Shehbaz hints at reducing direct taxes in upcoming budget to support businesses
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses inaugural session of Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad on February 25, 2026. Screengrab via Geo NewsPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed the need to reduce direct taxes in the forthcoming federal budget, acknowledging that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved by increasing the tax burden.
"How long can we keep stretching this?" the prime minister said. " Unless there is growth and unless production and exports increase, and unless you invest and attract foreign direct investment, how much more tax can you continue to impose?"
The premier stated this while addressing the inaugural session of the Pakistan Governance Forum...
Huge Announcement! PM Shahbaz Approves 100MW Solar Project to Transform Gilgit-Baltistan Forever
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the green light for a major 100MW solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan.
This initiative is part of a wider effort to improve electricity supply across the country, including significant projects in Gwadar, aimed at ensuring continuous and affordable power for residents and businesses.
The solar power plan in Gilgit-Baltistan will include both rooftop installations and large-scale solar systems. Officials have said that the project, which is expected to be completed by 2027, will not only provide clean energy but also help save around Rs1 billion every year.
These savings are likely to benefit both the government and local industries, supporting economic growth and creating new opportunities for businesses in the region.
In addition to the solar project, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of major electricity initiatives in...
