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BUSINESS LIVE: FTSE 100 climbs 1%; Tax rise fears as energy prices soar; Business chiefs lash out at PM; CMA says BA and Ryanair lockdown customers have no right to refundBy Mike Sheen For This Is Money Published: 02:52 EDT, 7 October 2021 | Updated: 08:30 EDT, 7 October 2021 Rocketing gas prices and rising inflation are threatening to blow a hole in Rishi Sunak’s Budget plans, which could force the Chancellor to raise taxes.The cost of UK gas for November delivery shot up 40 per cent yesterday, following a steep increase over the past month prompted by a shortage…

Reliance Retail, the commerce arm of Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate, announced Thursday that it will open India’s first 7-Eleven stores, just days after the quick-service chain lost its local partner.The two don’t appear to be wasting any time: Reliance says that the first 7-Eleven store will open in Mumbai on Saturday, just two days away.”This will be followed by a rapid rollout in key neighborhoods and commercial areas,” with an initial focus on the Greater Mumbai area, Reliance Retail added in a statement. The shops are expected to offer customers drinks and snacks that are customized based on local preferences.Ambani is…

Sports News of Thursday, 7 October 2021 Source: footballghana.com 2021-10-07 Former Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder, Benjamin Afutu Kotey Newly-promoted Egyptian Premier League (EPL) side, Eastern Company SC, have completed the signing of former Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder, Benjamin Afutu Kotey, according to Ghanasportspage.Afutu joins the club on a three-year deal after successful negotiations.The 24-year-old held his first training session with the Eastern Company on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.He has been without a club since parting ways with Accra Hearts of Oak following the expiration of his contract.Hearts tried several times to extend the contract of Afutu but to…

– Advertisement – Adu Safowah has lashed out at Ghanaian presenter Monalisa Abigail Semeha popularly known as Mona Gucci for allegedly circulating her arrest video. Adu Safowah, who practically has a dispute with almost everyone in the entertainment industry called Mona Gucci out for stabbing her in the back. According to Adu Safowah, Mona Gucci is evil and disgusting person who takes delight in the plight of others. She added that Mona Gucci came to the police station under the guise of sympathizing with her but was rather plotting against her. Adu Safowah also revealed that Mona Gucci came to…

Berekum Chelsea captain, Stephen Amankona Asante Kotoko have reached an agreement with Berekum Chelsea for the transfer of attacking midfielder Stephen Amankona according to reports.The Porcupine Warriors have agreed to pay 150,000 cedis to acquire the services of the highly-rated player from Chelsea.Asante Kotoko are keen on adding Amankona to their ranks ahead of the upcoming season as they aim at winning the Ghana Premier League title from rivals Accra Hearts of Oak.The 21-year-old was instrumental for the Bibires in the Ghanaian top-flight last term where he scored 10 goals in 28 matches.Amankona was also outstanding for Chelsea after helping…

The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Spain to create about 1 million jobs in the tourism industry value chain in the next three years. The MoU, which forms part of the strategies adopted by the government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture,is targeting about $5 billion annually as proceeds from the industry and two million tourists as well. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, yesterday signed the MoU on behalf of the government in Accra, while MarCassanovaLlorene,in charge of  International Affairs for Incyde Foundation, signed for…

Breaking the Law: Number 1 In Nigeria, a person is statutorily obligated to withdraw from engaging in or directing a private business, except if it is farming, upon becoming a public officer, Section Six (6) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act stipulates. However, our investigation, based on records obtained from the UK Companies House shows that Mr Obi continued to be a director of Next International (UK) Limited for 14 months after becoming the governor of Anambra State, thereby breaking Nigeria’s law. The politician resigned from the company on May 16, 2008, 14 months after he assumed…

Lagos State police command arrested two kidnappers. The suspects were nabbed after police officers on stop-and-search duty at Jibowu, flagged down a vehicle they boarded. Two suspects who allegedly abducted and killed two school children have been apprehended by The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Lagos State Police Command. Goodluck Jonathan, President Buhari Hold Closed-Door Meeting In Abuja The suspects were arrested on Monday October 4, at Jibowu area of Lagos with the children, already dead and stuffed inside a sack. The children were said to have been abducted while on their way home from school and died…

Now National Grid warns of a greater risk of BLACKOUTS in Britain this winter because electricity supplies will be ‘tight’ after undersea cable fire – as Putin drives up gas prices, inflation soars and supply chain crisis threatens food shortagesBy Rory Tingle, Home Affairs Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 06:20 EDT, 7 October 2021 | Updated: 07:33 EDT, 7 October 2021 Advertisement Britain faces electricity shortages this winter after a fire disrupted a vital cable bringing power from France – loading fresh pressure onto a system that is already struggling due to high demand and limited supply. Industry leaders called for ‘urgent action’…

The three-time grand slam champion posted a video to Instagram on Thursday asking for help after losing both his trainers and, more importantly, his wedding ring. The ordeal began after the 34-year-old returned from dinner, saying his trainers were beginning to smell after practicing for hours under the Californian sun.So he decided to let them dry out underneath the car when he got back to his hotel.After leaving them to air overnight, Murray returned in the morning to find his trainers had gone, meaning he was forced to find another pair in preparation for his match against Adrian Mannarino on…