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Tesco considers checkout of Thailand and Malaysia stores

Britain's biggest retailer, Tesco, is considering selling its stores in Thailand and Malaysia.
Saga puts care assets on block amid Elliott break-up threat

Saga, the FTSE-250 travel and insurance provider, is seeking a buyer for its domiciliary care business as it faces the threat of a break-up engineered by one of the world's most feared activist investors.
Scotland's lowering of drink-drive limit has had little impact on pub trade

A tougher drink-drive limit in Scotland has had little long-term financial impact on pub trade profits, according to new research.
General election: Labour promises to start nationalising water and energy 100 days after winning

Labour will start nationalising water and energy companies within 100 days of taking office, John McDonnell will announce as the election campaign enters its final 72 hours.
Virgin Trains waves goodbye with final service after 22 years

Virgin Trains has waved goodbye to its passengers, making its last trip after 22 years and almost 500 million journeys.
General election: Tories quadruple spending on Facebook ads

The Conservative Party has quadrupled its spending on Facebook advertisements as the election campaign enters its final days.
Former Addison Lee chief races to assemble rescue bid

Liam Griffin, the former Addison Lee chief executive, is racing to assemble a rescue bid for London's second-biggest minicab operator that would leave its lenders nursing heavy losses.
General election: Jeremy Corbyn says Treasury document proves there will be Northern Ireland checks

Jeremy Corbyn says he has obtained a confidential Treasury report which "drives a coach and horses" through Boris Johnson's claim there will be no Irish Sea border after Brexit.
Eddie Stobart to keep on truckin' as investors back rescue

Eddie Stobart Logistics, the haulage firm known for its red and green lorries, says it has secured "overwhelming" shareholder backing for a rescue deal.
Trump hails 'blowout' job numbers as stock markets bounce

Donald Trump has tweeted his satisfaction after a closely-watched report suggested the US economy was in a healthier place than feared.

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Parks Trust Christmas carolling at the Milton Keynes Rose next Sunday
The Parks Trust is inviting people to join them at the Milton Keynes Rose in Campbell Park on Sunday 15th December 2019 for their annual Christmas carolling service.
Milton Keynes College CEO Dr Julie Mills receives OBE
Group Principal and CEO of Milton Keynes College and Chair of the Helena Kennedy Foundation, Dr Julie Mills, has been awarded her OBE by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William at Buckingham Palace.
Blackadder’s Christmas Carol comes to The Chrysalis Theatre
Baste my steaming puddings! Milton Keynes Theatre of Comedy (MKTOC) is bringing its festive stage adaptation of ‘Blackadder’s Christmas Carol’ to The Chrysalis Theatre from 4-7 December.
Willen Hospice Lights of Love Service Returns
The Willen Hospice annual Christmas service of remembrance, Lights of Love, will return to The Ridgeway Centre in Wolverton Mill on Saturday 7 December.
Fullers Slade votes for new homes and estate-wide improvements
55% of Fullers Slade residents have voted for new homes, refurbishment and improvements on the estate in a local ballot.
Local girl supports Willen Hospice Christmas campaign
A local schoolteacher is urging the public to support Willen Hospice as they launch their 2019 Christmas appeal, Giving Tuesday, tomorrow 3rd December.
Borneo trekkers raise £44,000 for Willen Hospice
Willen Hospice would like to thank 17 intrepid trekkers for raising a phenomenal £44,000 for the charity, by taking on their Borneo Jungle Adventure.
Milton Keynes’ drink and drug driving conviction rate revealed
Combined drink and drug driving conviction rate per 1,000 drivers across the UK revealed.