Upper Crust owner sees sharp drop in passengers around Middle East travel hubs SSP Group said its financial performance in recent months had been ‘resilient’ in a ‘challenging environment’. Evening Standard · Oct 9
LPU protest: University students hold protests, block highway over unverified rape claim Students at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara organized a protest following unverified social media reports about a rape incident. The protest led to vandalism on campus, including damaged window panes and flower pots. Police confirmed that there was no information supporting the claims of the alleged rape. Students believed their… The Economic Times · Sep 27
Audi's Next A4 Delayed Until 2029 As VW's New EV Platform Falls Behind Audi now targets March 2029 production, underscoring continued Volkswagen SSP delays. Motor1 · Sep 18
‘Signs of violence’: asylum seekers arriving in France injured after being deported from UK French health service documents injuries including fractures and bruising after detention and return under ‘one in one out’ scheme The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Assam: Narcotics worth Rs 14 crore seized in two separate operations in Cachar Cachar police seized narcotics valued at approximately fourteen crore rupees on Sunday. Two separate operations led to the apprehension of two alleged drug peddlers. Police recovered 2.2 kilograms of heroin from a truck originating in Mizoram. Additionally, ten thousand Yaba tablets were seized from another individual in Gumrah Bazar. Legal… The Economic Times · Sep 14
New Tommy Sheridan documentary promises 'exclusive' look at his rise and fall A NEW documentary on Tommy Sheridan promises the change to hear the former politician’s rise and downfall from the man himself “for the first… The National (Scotland) · Aug 20
Prashant Kishor demands probe into Roshan Yadav's alleged custody death Prashant Kishor demanded a thorough investigation into Roshan Yadav's alleged custodial death. Yadav's family claims he was beaten to death while in police custody. They allege his arrest occurred without proper notice at Rahika police station. Police officials assured a comprehensive investigation would be conducted promptly. The family alleges beating… The Economic Times · Aug 16
SSP Group H1 Earnings Call Highlights SSP Group (LON:SSPG) reported higher first-half revenue and a return to positive earnings per share, as management said its Focus '26 plan is beginning to support profitability, cash generation and returns despite pressure from disruption in the Middle East. Group CEO Patrick Coveney said SSP deliv MarketBeat · May 19
Bareilly Magistrate Resigns on Republic Day Over Administrative Pressure, UGC Rules Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned on Republic Day, citing growing concerns over government policy, faith-related incidents, and what he described as intense administrative pressure. His departure has sparked a political and bureaucratic stir in Uttar Pradesh. A 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officer, Agnihotri stated that he could no… Whats Hot · Jan 27
FTSE 100 up as investors pin hopes on US rate cut In London, figures showed UK construction activity fell at the fastest pace in five and a half years in November. The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
Upper Crust owner SSP launches review of European rail arm The firm said underlying pre-tax profits rose 8% to £193 million in the year to September 30 as revenues lifted 6% to £3.6 billion. Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025
European Socialists expel Slovakian PM's party for values breach The move was widely expected as Smer was suspended in October 2023 after its leader Robert Fico formed a coalition government with anti-Ukrainian and eurosceptic overtones. Euronews · Oct 17, 2025
Upper Crust owner SSP boosts sales despite London Tube strike hit The London-listed business said trading had been stable against an ‘unsettled macroeconomic and softer demand environment’ in key travel spots. Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025
Political unease sparks increase in UK bond yields as FTSE 100 dips The possibility of a political challenge to Sir Keir Starmer could put the pound under pressure, analysts warned. Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025 Scotland's trade unions need to mobilise against the far right We live in an increasingly volatile and polarised society. In Glasgow on Saturday, the thousands marching against the ongoing genocide and conscious…
Reason · Jul 9, 2025 Leaked Documents Show 'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Cost Over $600 Million More questions arise over how Florida’s newest immigration detention center is being funded by the Trump administration.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025 Insider lifts lid on workings of Corbyn-Sultana project in Scotland Insider reveals what is going on with Corbyn-Sultana project in Scotland
The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025 How small Scottish parties are reacting to news of a new Corbyn project SMALLER pro-independence parties in Scotland have reacted with some scepticism to the potential emergence of a new project from Jeremy Corbyn and…
Motor1 · Jun 6, 2025 VW's New EV Platform Still Supports Combustion Engines It’s been a little over four years since Volkswagen announced SSP, its all-encompassing electric vehicle architecture. The Scalable Systems Platform was originally expected to be ready by now, but it has been delayed until later this decade. Multiple reports from German media attributed the setback to VW’s software division, Cariad.…
The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025 'Runaway Rayner': Labour deputy cancels Scottish campaign visit over Gaza protest ANGELA Rayner abandoned a campaign visit in Scotland after pro-Palestine protesters held a demonstration outside the Scottish Labour office she was…
Evening Standard · May 20, 2025 Upper Crust owner unveils cost-cutting plan and delays listing Indian business SSP said it was launching a ‘substantial’, group-wide, cost-cutting overhaul throughout the next six months
The Guardian - US · May 15, 2025 Trump administration threatens groups that distributed federal aid for migrants Fema-run program withholds funds it owes service providers and claims they may have aided ‘illegal activities’
The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025 Tommy Sheridan elected to Alba Party governing body FORMER MSP and Hope Over Fear founder Tommy Sheridan has been elected to the governing body of the Alba Party.
AAP · Feb 15, 2025 SSP hopeful Tom Edwards the shock hero as Bombers win Essendon have started their pre-season with a 19-point win over the Western Bulldogs, and SSP hopeful Tom Edwards was the unlikely hero with four goals.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025 Gregor Gall: What history tells us about the future of Alba YOU would think that the Alba Party had an awful lot of things going for them.