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Sean FarringtonBusiness presenter and Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporter Getty Images The head of global theme park giant Merlin Entertainments says its “biggest competition” is people choosing to stay at home on their phones and other devices. Fiona Eastwood says a day out at one of its UK attractions – which include Legoland, Thorpe Park and…
Pubs could stay open longer under licensing reforms
Pubs and bars in England and Wales could see extended opening hours as the government launches a fast-track a review on “outdated” licensing rules. The plans could make it easier for venues to serve food outside and host more live music, in a bid to “remove unnecessary barriers”. Pub landlords and local communities will be…
South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home
More than 300 South Koreans who were detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the US state of Georgia have arrived back home. Their return comes as the country’s president and Hyundai’s chief executive have warned about the impact of the raid. A chartered Korean Air jet carrying the workers and…
Why are young people leaving Britain to work abroad?
Sol Hyde Nearly 200,000 people under the age of 35, including Sol Hyde (pictured), moved abroad in the year to June With rising rents, a tough job market and pay cheques stretched to the limit, some young Britons are choosing to build their futures overseas. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 195,000 people…
GSK boss says US is the best country to invest in
Simon Jack,Business editorand Archie Mitchell Watch: GSK boss Dame Emma Walmsley lays out competitions facing the UK The US is the best place for a business to invest, the boss of one of the UK’s biggest pharmaceutical companies has said. Dame Emma Walmsley, chief executive of vaccines and medicines giant GSK, said it will invest…
