Bibliogryphon 9,573 Posted February 14, 2020 1 hour ago, time said: Didn't Lenny Henry have a comedy character named Nat West (or is my memory failing me)? The Reverend Nathaniel Westminster 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted February 14, 2020 I'm quite partial to a Tunnock's Teacake. Takes me right back to my primary school tuck shop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Toast said: I'm quite partial to a Tunnock's Teacake. Takes me right back to my primary school tuck shop. Hmmmmm. We might be about the same age. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted February 18, 2020 Pier 1 Imports files for bankruptcy in the U.S. a month after announcing it would be closing its 50 Canadian stores. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pier1-imports-closing-canada-stores-1.5466411 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted February 18, 2020 On 14/02/2020 at 12:47, YoungWillz said: So, taxpayer saved Royal Bank of Scotland is to change its name to National Westminster. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51500062 Something about distancing itself from the financial crisis. Listen bitches, until you are back in private hands, that's not happening. And if you want to find what many Scots find a toxic brand, it's fucking WESTMINSTER. Now I have to consider closing my account and moving elsewhere. Blibberwimbles. I know exactly what you're going through YW . I stopped buying opal fruits when they became starburst. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 4, 2020 Flybe: Coronavirus pushes airline to brink of collapse https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51733405 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,410 Posted March 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Flybe: Coronavirus pushes airline to brink of collapse https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51733405 Quote the airline believes it has enough financial resources to survive "until the end of this month" Not any more. Bye bye Flybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 16, 2020 wrestlemania will still be going ahead without fans coming live from the performance center . WWE stock dropped 15% on that announcement . Should've postponed it. Tons of indie wrestling is basically going to the wall with regards to wrestlemania week being cancelled . The WWE is going to struggle hugely aswell airing shows from performance center with no crowd revenue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 17, 2020 Car phone warehouse closing all their stand alone shops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Paul Bearer said: Car phone warehouse closing all their stand alone shops. Quickly followed by Laura Ashley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 18, 2020 5 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Quickly followed by Laura Ashley. HMV and newspapers will be next . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,341 Posted March 18, 2020 Sadly I think this thread is going to get very busy in the coming weeks and months ahead . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 19, 2020 How about the ENTIRE airline industry? https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Most-Of-The-Worlds-Airlines-Could-Be-Bankrupt-By-May.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted March 23, 2020 Sandwich/takeaway lunch place EAT has closed. No explanation provided, just that "after 24 years... it is time to for us to say goodbye" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, time said: Sandwich/takeaway lunch place EAT has closed. No explanation provided, just that "after 24 years... it is time to for us to say goodbye" Good. That full stop always really irritated me. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted March 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Toast said: Good. That full stop always really irritated me. I know, it should be an exclamation mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted March 23, 2020 Overpriced sandwiches and soups. I’m not really shocked... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0neseur0 118 Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, time said: Sandwich/takeaway lunch place EAT has closed. No explanation provided, just that "after 24 years... it is time to for us to say goodbye" I will genuinely mourn their Tuna Melt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, time said: I know, it should be an exclamation mark. Yeah, that would have been OK . Grammatically correct, even. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 25, 2020 Struck me in the course of a gallows humour conversation last night that the whole Covid-19 situation must be fucking over the business model for Dignitas good and proper. You gotta feel for them, eh? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 27, 2020 Restaurant chain Carluccio's. 2000 jobs gone. One of many in the coming months. http://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-2000-jobs-at-risk-as-carluccio8217s-lines-up-administrator-11964683 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted March 27, 2020 Brighthouse about to go darkhomeless http://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-collapse-of-rent-to-own-giant-brighthouse-puts-2400-jobs-at-risk-11964564 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 27, 2020 3 hours ago, the_engineer said: Brighthouse about to go darkhomeless http://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-collapse-of-rent-to-own-giant-brighthouse-puts-2400-jobs-at-risk-11964564 We have a few rent to own corporations, wonder if they’re going to follow suit. And I’m missing the reason why such a business would suffer. They clearly own all the goods the rent. Zero overhead. I guess people smarter than SirC see it’s obvious why. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 27, 2020 Branson wants a bailout The shadow chancellor is amongst those insisting we don't go there on the back of Branson's tax avoidance over the years (and I've seen stuff on Facebook saying him, Mike Ashley and Tim Martin should be left hanging if their companies tank) This'll get lively, then Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52066640 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,129 Posted March 27, 2020 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/26/most-chiquito-uk-restaurants-will-not-reopen-after-coronavirus-lockdown Most of Chiquito to close permanently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
