ScotGov’s bid to create a criminalized ‘nightmare state’ of care staff

ScotGov's bid to create a criminalized 'nightmare state' of care staff

The ‘criminalization’ clause that was exposed has been heavily criticized as the Scottish Government seeks to pursue proposals for a proposed National Treatment Service. Concerns have been raised that the National Nursing Services (Scotland) Bill provides that the minister could through regulation provide a scheme that allows care records to be shared so that services … Read more

The shop owner was ‘appalled’ by the plan to tear down the town’s arcade

The shop owner was 'appalled' by the plan to tear down the town's arcade

The owner of a shop at an arcade that was about to be demolished said the news was shocking. Developers are eyeing the Odeon Arcade, between Leicester’s Market Place and Cank Street, which was announced this week. The plans would see the existing building almost completely torn down, with only the traditional market-facing facade remaining, … Read more

The tiger mosquito is coming. This is how the British prepared for the tropical diseases they brought with them

The disease-carrying Asian Tiger Mosquito could strike the UK this summer, experts warn

Passengers getting off the Eurostar at London St Pancras station this summer may not have noticed the tiny black cylindrical object at the end of the platform. But these simple devices are traps that are at the forefront of Britain’s newest battle: against invasive mosquito species that can settle in the country and spread diseases … Read more

Up to 60 new homes on the way for ‘proven sustainable locations’

Up to 60 new homes on the way for 'proven sustainable locations'

Outline approval has been granted by Redcar and Cleveland Council for the second phase of the Taylor Wimpey development in Guisborough which incorporates up to 60 new homes. The proposal to land at Nightingale Road, Galley Hill, Guisborough, would also include new vehicle and pedestrian access routes, and associated landscapes. The plans were first submitted … Read more

US private equities face extra scrutiny under new merger review rules

US private equities face extra scrutiny under new merger review rules

Receive free private equity updates We’ll send you one myFT Daily Digest latest roundup email Private equity news every morning. Advisers to the world’s largest private equity firms warn new merger notification rules proposed by the US antitrust agency threaten to disproportionately influence serial dealmakers and significantly delay transactions that cross the line. Changes to … Read more

Jeff Blau dismisses ‘dead office’ claims by betting billions on a new tower

BlackRock Headquarters at 50 Hudson Yards

The view from the observatory over Manhattan’s Hudson Yards was clouded on a recent afternoon by smoke from distant wildfires in Canada. But that hasn’t dimmed Jeff Blau’s views for the expansive developments or high-end offices that he specializes in. At a time when offices are dragging the commercial real estate sector into crisis, Blau, … Read more

‘We love Ikea, but it doesn’t work for us’: how Jesper Brodin handles an unhappy customer

'We love Ikea, but it doesn't work for us': how Jesper Brodin handles an unhappy customer

What happens when the bully gets distracted? Ikea revolutionized retail from the 1950s, enticing shoppers to travel to out-of-town stores, navigate their labyrinthine format to collect furniture, transport it home, and assemble it themselves. But when Jesper Brodin took over as chief executive in 2017, it quickly became clear that his customers had had enough. … Read more

Ireland and Luxembourg are increasing calls for tougher shadow banking rules

The growth of shadow banks line chart from 2008 shows shadow banks have carved out a larger share of global finance

Get free Shadow Banking updates We’ll send you one myFT Daily Digest latest roundup email Shadow Banking news every morning. Ireland and Luxembourg have intensified calls for tougher global rules on shadow banks in a bid to curb the risk of further financial turmoil erupting from sectors that include everything from hedge funds to crypto … Read more

Precious grandfather among 17 people in the Telegraph funeral notice

Precious grandfather among 17 people in the Telegraph funeral notice

Announcing the death of a loved one in the local news media is a long tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make this important announcement. Any notices published in newspapers and on our website also appear on cemetery-notices.co.uk – the UK’s No. 1 site for death notices and memorials. … Read more

‘They wake us up every night – it’s an absolute nightmare’

'They wake us up every night - it's an absolute nightmare'

Additional reporting by Charlotte Howard The honking of male drivers into the early hours of the morning made living near the cinema a “complete nightmare”, angry residents said. Drivers keep people awake every night by congregating in the bountiful car park behind Ashford’s Cineworld in Eureka Leisure Park. Video taken by one of the residents … Read more

Residents in newly built village “helpless” as environment “worsens”

Residents in newly built village "helpless" as environment "worsens"

Residents living in the newly built village outside Derby say they are trapped in no man’s land due to the destruction of the area. Construction on the 500+ home Langley Country Park estate, on Radbourne Lane just outside Mickleover, was completed years ago. But according to those who live there, it has been abandoned by … Read more

Children’s fears could drown in ‘algae-infested’ lake

The lake is covered in what looks like algae

A councilor called for additional police patrols in the “algae-infested” lake before a child was injured. Cally Gale fears it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or drowns, after the hot weather tempts teenagers to jump into the lake at the new Bellway housing development. The lake is covered in … Read more