Xherdan Shaqiri has been branded Jurgen Klopp's best summer business by Liverpool legend John Aldridge. Swiss forward Shaqiri joined the Reds from Stoke during the last transfer window for what has become a bargain £13million. The Reds also signed No.1 keeper Alisson along with midfielders Naby Keita and Fabinho. Shaqiri has added quality depth for the Merseyside club in their bid to win their first league title since 1990 - 29 seasons ago - and bagged his first goal for the club during their 4-1 thrashing of Cardiff on Saturday. He has also created two more Premier League assists in six appearances, alongside star turns in the Champions League. And Reds legend Aldridge has given the former Inter Milan and Bayern Munich ace his seal of approval, as originally reported in the Liverpool Echo. Read More Mirror Football's Top Stories "When Shaqiri came on against Cardiff City the game changed and we became unpredictable," Aldridge wrote in his Liverpool Echo column. "They seemed … [Read more...] about Why Shaqiri not Alisson or Keita was Liverpool’s best business this summer
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German business unfazed by Brazil’s new President Jair Bolsonaro
Trump of the Tropics Brazil’s election of the fringe, far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro means business as usual for German companies. Published on October 30, 2018 4:30 pm German managers in Brazil are laissez-faire about the change in leadership in Brazil after far-right lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro won Sunday’s presidential run-off with 54 percent of the vote. Mr. Bolsonaro, the so-called “Trump of the Tropics,” is a notoriously divisive figure, whose hardline approach has deeply divided Latin America’s largest country. Like US President Donald Trump, the 63-year old former army captain forgoes political correctness and polarizes with offensive, often racist and misogynistic comments. Not to mention his propensity to praise Brazil’s former military dictatorship. The news of Mr. Bolsonaro’s victory was fiercely celebrated in the streets and by Brazil’s financial markets. Bovespa, Brazil’s leading index, gained more than 5 … [Read more...] about German business unfazed by Brazil’s new President Jair Bolsonaro
Alarm as businesses told they will have to check EU workers’ status if there is a no-deal Brexit
Business groups have reacted with alarm after the minister of state for immigration suggested companies would have to make “adequate vigorous checks” of all EU citizens they employ from April next year if there is a no-deal Brexit. In a statement to the home affairs committee Caroline Nokes said that EU citizens must have paperwork to prove their right to work in the UK, and that those who come to live in the UK after March 29 would face “mandatory” registration after three months. The announcement is likely to place a large burden on employers, as the vast majority of the 3.5m EU citizens who already live here have not applied to the new settled status scheme, which provides residence in the... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium … [Read more...] about Alarm as businesses told they will have to check EU workers’ status if there is a no-deal Brexit
Warning as companies going out of business hits four-year high
A four-year high in companies going out of business highlights a number of underlying problems in the economy, a North East expert has said. New figures from the Insolvency Service has shown there were 4,308 company insolvencies in the third quarter of 2018, a 19% increase on the same period last year and the first time the figure has gone above the 4,000 mark since 2014. Andrew Haslam, North East chair of the insolvency trade body R3, said the outlook for many businesses in the region was difficult as Brexit, the crisis on the High Street and other factors have begun to bite. He said: “The key causes of insolvencies seen by the insolvency profession are familiar. Rates problems, particularly for retailers, are frequently mentioned, and the Chancellor’s rates-relief announcements in the Budget have come too late for some. “It’s worth noting that high profile insolvencies can have a knock-on effect for others, too. For every struggling retailer unable to pay its … [Read more...] about Warning as companies going out of business hits four-year high
Business destroyed after flames spread from burning waste
Firefighters are warning residents not to burn waste after a fire spread to a nearby business and destroyed its premises. Crews were called to a business at Hixon Airfield at around 8.04pm last night following reports of a huge blaze on the site. At the height of the incident six crews, from Stafford, Stone, Rising Brook, Rugeley, Longton and Cannock, were in attendance. During the blaze, the fire crews had to retreat to a safe distance after an acetylene cylinder exploded. No injuries were reported. Station manager Paul Shaw, from the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, explained four main jets were used to extinguish the fire, which claimed the entire building and 15 vehicles on the site. He added: "This is an extremely sad incident as the owner has lost his entire business. The building is 100 per cent damaged as are the vehicles on the estate" Want to tell us about something going on where you live? Let us know - Tweet us @SOTLive or message us on our Facebook page. And if you … [Read more...] about Business destroyed after flames spread from burning waste