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Business Coughlans Bakery Closes: Romesh Ranganathan 'Gutted' as 89-Year-Old Chain Enters Liquidation
Coughlans Bakery, an 89-year-old chain across southeast England and part-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation. Managing director Sean Coughlan blamed increased national insurance contributions, high business rates, fuel costs, and heatwaves for the closure. Ranganathan expressed being 'gutted' over the shutdown.
Gousto to close Lincolnshire warehouse, 290 jobs at risk as meal-kit firm consolidates
Gousto will close its Clay Lake warehouse near Spalding, Lincolnshire, affecting 290 jobs. The company is consolidating production at its Warrington facility in Cheshire, where 600 people work, citing inefficiency and duplication. CEO Timo Boldt described the decision as difficult but necessary in a competitive food market.
Launceston paper plant closure fears spark community protest
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Illegal Mini-Marts Face Year-Long Closure Under New UK Law
Effective early 2027, illegal mini-marts in England and Wales could be shut for up to 12 months under new legislation. This change follows a BBC investigation into organized crime linked to these establishments. The Home Office aims to curb illegal activities and restore public confidence.