Taxidermist jailed for second time for illegally trading endangered species

A self-proclaimed taxidermist who was put behind bars after pictures of him posing next to his wild animal collection sparked a police investigation has been jailed for a second time. Aaron Halstead, from Burnley, Lancashire was jailed for 24 weeks in 2015 after a probe discovered he had illegally bought three sperm whale teeth, a … Read more

Taxidermist facing jail for second time for illegally trading endangered species

Taxidermist who was jailed after photos of him stood next to animal trophy collection sparked probe is facing being put behind bars AGAIN for illegally trading black rhino horns Aaron Halstead was jailed in 2015  for 24 weeks for trading with animals illegally He had illegally bought three sperm whale teeth, a cheetah’s skull and … Read more

Rolls-Royce investors wait for trading update

Rolls-Royce investors itching for more details about coronavirus damage done to engine maker By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:58 BST, 3 July 2020 | Updated: 22:18 BST, 3 July 2020 Rolls-Royce investors will be itching for more detail about the extent of the damage from the pandemic when it releases a trading … Read more

Tory rebels sink plans to ease Sunday trading rules

Tory rebels sink plan to ease Sunday trading laws to help retailers recover from the coronavirus lockdown Government had considered plans to increase Sunday trading hours for shops However, backbenchers rebelled and saw it cut from Business and Planning Bill The move had received support from Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson It was hoped … Read more

Mother loses four stone by trading alcohol for protein shakes and ‘feels better than ever’

A mother has revealed how she has been given a new lease of life after trading alcohol for protein shakes, dropping 53lbs and finally finding the energy to play with her children again. Chelsea Defina, 32, a fitness coach from Connecticut, turned to alcohol to ‘fill a void’ in her life and would often find … Read more

Four Cypriot trading firms ordered to give customers their money back  

Watchdog orders four Cypriot trading firms to give customers their money back after finding they used fake celebrity endorsements By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 1 June 2020 | Updated: 22:12 BST, 1 June 2020 The FCA has ordered four Cypriot trading firms to give customers their money back The City watchdog … Read more

Aramco’s value jumps to £1.5 trillion during its second day of trading

Saudi Aramco up as its value jumps to £1.5 trillion during its second day of trading By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 12 December 2019 | Updated: 21:59 BST, 12 December 2019 Saudi Aramco was valued at $2 trillion (£1.5 trillion) yesterday as shares surged during its second day of trading. … Read more

AJ Bell rakes in 45% extra from trading fees in six months

Investors trying to cash-in on the stock market slump during lockdown trigger a bumper rise in AJ Bell’s customer base as it rakes in 45% extra from trading fees AJ Bell’s customer numbers rose by over 30,000 in past six months Group’s revenue up over 20%, while cash from fees jumps sharply Shell, Lloyds and … Read more

Nearly one in four UK firms have halted trading due to coronavirus lockdown

Nearly one in four UK firms have halted trading due to coronavirus lockdown, new figures show ONS said 23 per cent of businesses have temporarily closed or paused trading  It said the food sector was the worst hit, with 81% of firms halting operations   It also revealed 58% of companies said turnover had slipped below … Read more

5,000-year-old ornate ostrich eggs reveal a complex trading network

Decorative ostrich eggs were the ultimate symbol of wealth and influence around the Mediterranean 5,000 years ago but little is known about how they were traded.  Analysis of surviving specimens reveals the ornate eggs were skilfully crafted and featured as the focal point in a highly complex trading system in Europe, North Africa and the … Read more