Scotland
As part of its ambitious expansion plans, Burger King is set to create over 1,000 new jobs in Scotland, with 40 new restaurants opening across the country. The company's five-year expansion plan aims to open at least 400 new restaurants across the UK, resulting in a total
England
Colin Montgomerie, a multiple European Tour winner and Order of Merit champion, is scaling back his involvement on the tour next season, citing a desire to reduce his travel schedule. Montgomerie announced his decision before competing in the Alfred Dunhill Cup against England at St Andrews, where he helped Scotland
England
Scottish athletes achieved impressive results in international competitions, while British sports stars made headlines in various events. In football, the American NFL saw Pittsburgh outshine the NY Jets, and Washington edged past Philadelphia. In athletics, Scotland's Steve Branscombe secured two touchdowns in the Kerr-Thomson Nations Cup, while Athletics
United Kingdom
A new survey by Lloyds TSB Commercial Scotland has found that Scottish businesses are outperforming many other parts of the UK in terms of orders, prices, and investment. The survey, which includes Scotland for the first time, compared Scottish businesses favorably to the national average. Forty-two percent of Scotland'
Tyson, Mike
UK Home Secretary Jack Straw is under pressure to decide this week on whether to allow Mike Tyson to enter Britain for a scheduled fight in Scotland, amid criticism from Scottish parliamentarians. Tyson, with a rape conviction in 1992, has applied for permission to fight Lou Savarese in Scotland, with
Scotland
The recent hostile bid by Bank of Scotland for National Westminster Bank has sent shockwaves throughout the Scottish financial community, but it has also brought renewed optimism and a sense of possibility. As one financial analyst noted, the bid has dispelled the fatalistic attitude that had taken hold among Scotland&
Scotland
A successful bid for NatWest would propel the Bank of Scotland into a more prominent position in British banking, according to an Edinburgh-based analyst. As markets await the outcome of the increased offer, Scottish banking is poised for significant growth. If the Royal Bank declines to bid for NatWest, it
Scotland
NatWest chairman Sir David Rowland today demanded answers from Bank of Scotland over its $21 billion hostile takeover bid, citing key questions over savings that have not been addressed. The London bank's board has expressed concerns about the Edinburgh-based raider's ability to deliver on its promised
Scotland
Unemployment in Scotland has decreased by 3000, reaching a 23-year low, as revealed by official figures. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Scotland dipped to 7.0% during the quarter to July-September, down from 7.2% in the previous quarter. This rate is
Scotland
Bank of Scotland is set to launch a new drive to sell cheap mortgages over the Internet in the Netherlands, as the company continues to expand its presence in the eurozone. This move marks the bank's second attempt to directly sell home loans in the region, following its
Scotland
Scotland's biggest bank, the Royal Bank, is poised to launch a massive £26 billion bid for English bank NatWest, outbidding its arch-rival Bank of Scotland's £22 billion takeover offer. The move could create the world's 13th largest banking giant, a Eurobank with a 30%
Scotland
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