High Street
Massive water main break shuts down section of downtown Boston
A major water main break flooded roads in Boston’s Financial District early Wednesday morning.It happened at 2:45 a.m. at High and Congress streets near one of the ramps for the Massachusetts Turnpike. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission said crews working to replace a high-service water main accidentally struck a low, 16-inch water main that …
Mamas & Papas goes into administration just six days after Mothercare
High street childrenswear chain Mamas & Papas has gone into administration just days after Mothercare’s collapse. The retailer has axed six stores and made 73 staff redundant with immediate effect – a further 54 roles are now at risk at its Huddersfield head office. Bluegem Capital, which has owned the business since 2014, has bought …
Britain’s biggest payday lender QuickQuid ‘on verge of collapse’
Britain’s biggest payday lender is reportedly on the verge of collapse. CashEuroNet UK, which trades under the QuickQuid brand, could be placed into administration within a matter of days, according to Sky News. If confirmed, it would follow in the footsteps of Wonga, which was plunged into insolvency on the back of a thousands of …
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