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Sydney Catholic Schools paid almost $400k to a firm linked to a mysterious Arthur Thorogood. Did he even exist?

The organisation responsible for Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese paid almost $400,000 to a mysterious recruitment firm whose emails were signed by a man named Arthur Thorogood. An investigation was never able to find him.

ABC News

ScS reports first half losses despite pleasing winter sale performance

The furniture retailer said it was on track to report a full-year profit but was mindful of a 'challenging' time for consumers

Birmingham Post

Work halted on HS2 after mystery pool of bubbling foam appears

Tunnelling stopped briefly after brown bubbling substance emerged from the ground on rugby pitch in Ruislip

The Guardian - UK

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ScS completes £3.1m share buyback as retailer continues to open new stores

The retailer has returned £7m to shareholders between this latest programme and one announced last spring

Birmingham Post

Deal worth over £270m for professional services group K3 Capital completed by former owner of Dreams and ScS

K3 Capital was established in February 2007

Birmingham Post

Fletchers Solicitors slips to a loss in year it was taken over by former ScS and Dreams owner

However the group's CEO said 'is the most exciting time for our sector for many years'

Birmingham Post

ScS opens 100th store as sales bounce back in key winter sale period

The Sunderland firm said its momentum had been turned around after a tougher period at the end of 2022

Birmingham Post

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Supervised consumption sites reduce drug overdoses and disease transmission — and deserve government support

Since 2016, more than 32,000 Canadians have died from drug overdoses. In response to this overdose epidemic, several provinces have established Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS), which provide people who use drugs with a safe space to administer drugs under the supervision of trained staff.

The Conversation

North East deals of the week: key acquisitions, contracts and investments

Firms to appear in this week's round-up include SPG, Moguntia Food Group, ScS and ZyroFisher

Birmingham Post

Sunderland's ScS acquires modular sofa firm Snug in pre-pack deal to save 53 jobs

The home furnishings retailer acquired the sofa-in-a-box business in a £875,000 deal which secures all jobs

Birmingham Post

Professional services group K3 Capital agrees £271.7m takeover deal with former Dreams and ScS owner

K3 Capital was established in February 2007

Birmingham Post

Professional services group K3 Capital in takeover talks with former Dreams and ScS owner

The deal values the group at around £257.3m

Birmingham Post

Furniture giant ScS's finance boss Chris Muir to step down

Mr Muir will stay with the Sunderland based business until his successor is found

Birmingham Post

Sofa retailer ScS says trading is resilient despite 'challenging period'

The business gave an update ahead of its annual general meeting this week

Birmingham Post

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Private equity giant that used to own Dreams and ScS buys Manchester digital agency

Sun Capital Partners has invested in more than 475 companies worldwide since 1995 and has revenues of more than $50bn

Evening Standard

Best carpet brands to buy in the UK in 2022

Roll up, roll up: wall to wall, or just for the hall, the carpets to breathe life into your home

Liverpool Echo

Event highlights 'avoidable deaths' after landmark report

A report highlighted many failures in treating sickle cell disease and how many deaths should have been avoided

Birmingham Post

ScS warns of waning consumer confidence despite better than expected results

The brand said it expected buyers' caution to continue

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Evening Standard

Sofa retailer ScS appoints former Argos boss Walden chair

He replaces Alan Smith who will step down from the group at the end of next year

Insider UK

SCS opens new Uddingston store

New location on Birkenshaw Trading Estate will also feature a coffee bar

The Hindu

CM urges PM to grant SCS, approve Polavaram revised estimate

Jagan takes up various issues of the State with Modi in Delhi

Birmingham Post

Sofa company ScS hikes up profit expectations but warns of cost-of-living hit ahead

The Sunderland flooring and sofa retailer said it has seen lower numbers of orders amid lowering consumer confidence

The Hindu

Prime Minister’s crop insurance scheme sees poor coverage of Scheduled Caste farmers in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI

The Hindu

North Andhra is the worst hit by bifurcation: expert

Centre had also stopped financial aid to northern Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Granting SCS will ensure BJP’s win in State, says party leader

People will reject all other parties, says Sanyasi Raju

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