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Arabian Business
27-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
boutique property
Two years ago, Robert Booth left his role as a senior executive with Emaar to launch his boutique property development company, Ellington Group.
BBC News
29-04-2025
- BBC News
Six men from 'depraved' Bolton grooming gang jailed
Six members of a "depraved" grooming gang that preyed on under-age girls have been men from Greater Manchester raped and abused their victims, who were aged between 13 and 15, at a property which became known as the "party house" in Blackrod, Wigan between 2016 and 2018. In a statement provided by police, one of the girls said the men, at whose hands she "suffered every form of abuse", continued to "haunt me every day". Each was jailed after a trial at Liverpool Crown Court, with four other members of the gang, including its ringleader, sentenced on Monday. The court heard the gang had met the girls by meeting them near to a community centre before messaging them online. All were convicted of rape, sexual activity with a child or sexual assault. One of their victims, who released a statement through Greater Manchester Police (GMP), said: "Because of these men, I will never be able to live a normal life again."I'd rather be dead most days than deal with all this mental torture and memories."No amount of prison time for them can make that go away. I live in my own prison now and that is what they have done to me." Detective Constable Robert Booth of GMP said it was thanks to the victims' bravery that the men "now have to pay for their despicable crimes against young, vulnerable and impressionable girls".He said: "I am glad these depraved individuals have been brought to justice, and I hope this sends a clear message that we will not tolerate sexual predators on our streets."If you are a victim of sexual abuse, please reach out to us. We are here to listen and work with you at your own pace, when you are ready."The six members of the gang sentenced on Tuesday were: Jack Poulson, 31, of Bolton, who was handed a 17-year sentence for offences including rape and sexual activity with a child under 16Richard Haslam, 36, of Bolton, who was jailed for 16 years for rape and sexual activity with a child under 16Daniel Flatters, 34, of Bolton, who was convicted of sexual activity with a child and given seven years in jail James Fitzgerald, 36, of Bolton, who received a five-year and six-month sentence for sexual assaultCory Barrett, 24, of Wigan, who was given 12 years in jail for rape and sexual assaultElliot Turner, 36, of Bolton, who was found guilty of sexual activity with a child under 16 and handed two-year prison of the men were placed on the Sex Offenders Register. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Atlas Salt Completes Geotechnical Drilling and In-Field Data Collection for Great Atlantic Salt Project
ST. JOHN'S, NL / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Atlas Salt Inc. ('Atlas Salt' or the 'Company') (TSXV:SALT)(OTCQB:REMRF) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the geotechnical drilling and in-field data collection phase of its Geotechnical Drilling and Investigation Program at the Great Atlantic Salt Project in western Newfoundland. Data analysis and reporting activities remain underway, with final results anticipated in Q3 2025. Geotechnical Drilling and Investigation Program Milestones Robert Booth, Vice President of Construction & Engineering for Atlas Salt, commented: 'Completing the field portion of our Geotechnical Drilling and Investigation Program on schedule is a major achievement for the Great Atlantic Salt Project. The data we've collected will help us make informed decisions that reduce risk, and enhance both safety and cost efficiency as we move toward construction.' The Company, in collaboration with Terrane Geoscience Inc. and GEMTEC Consulting Engineers and Scientists Ltd, will now focus on interpreting the data collected, incorporating it into detailed design parameters for the decline and box cut. This crucial process, which is expected to conclude in Q3 2025, lays the groundwork for a safe and robust capital development plan that meets the Company's technical, environmental, and operational objectives. For further information and ongoing updates, please visit . The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been approved by Andrew Smith, Mine Project Manager, who is a 'Qualified Person' for the purposes of NI 43-101. About Atlas Salt Inc. Atlas Salt Inc. is developing Canada's next salt mine and is committed to responsible and sustainable mining practices. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, the company is poised to make significant contributions to the North American salt market while upholding its values of environmental stewardship and community engagement. For information, please contact: Patrick Laracy, Chairman (709) 739-9545 We seek safe harbor. Cautionary Statement Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider, (as the term is defined in the Policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This press release includes certain 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' (collectively 'forward-looking statements') within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, statements relating to the future operating or financial performance of the Company, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as 'expects', 'anticipates', 'believes', 'intends', 'estimates', 'potential', 'possible', and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results 'will', 'may', 'could', or 'should' occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things: obtaining financing, completion, delivery and timing of project components and requirements, and analysis and assumptions related thereto. Actual future results may differ materially. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, technical, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing, completion and delivery of required permits, supply arrangements and financing. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these times. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law. SOURCE: Atlas Salt Inc. press release
Boston Globe
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Half of the country is asking: Where is the resistance?
Are only governors invited? How long will it take — until the midterm elections? Be prepared, for Trump has a real playbook, and I've got an idea that he has no intention of allowing any more elections. Advertisement Robert Booth Gloucester We can't wait till the midterms for Democrats to meet this challenge As I watch Donald Trump dismantle the very foundations of our democracy, I see no coordinated strategy or tactics to confront and resist what is happening. Recently, a judge ordered Trump not to deport more than 200 immigrants, most of them Venezuelans, to El Salvador. This leaves me with a question: How will the minority party in Washington respond? Clearly, the Senate capitulated to the Trump regime when it passed the Republican-led spending bill. This was a lost opportunity for Democrats in the chamber to make a clear statement, even if it risked a government shutdown: We do not approve or support your onslaught against what has truly made America great. So now what? Time is ticking on. Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, said on 'Meet the Press,' Advertisement Jacqueline Ducharme Wayland The DNC needs a 'war room' In recent weeks, the national Democratic Party has shown itself to be disorganized, fragmented, and easily bullied by MAGA. The answer? The party needs a 'war room.' Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin needs to step up and get his people in line. I'm thinking of a central, physical room at the DNC where every move by the MAGA movement would be anticipated and tracked and countermeasures crafted. Every Democratic leader in federal and state government, major donors, and other stakeholders must be plugged in and compelled to participate. At President Trump's State of the Union address to Congress, the Democratic posture and response should have been planned and organized. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should have been the 'general' in charge of the troops. Likewise, the Democratic position toward the stopgap spending bill vote should have been articulated weeks ago. Trump is very good at maintaining party discipline. MAGA is a formidable force, and except for some setbacks in federal courts, the party is breaking every barrier. It's time the Democrats stopped acting like children and showed the same backbone. Thomas Hauck Gloucester Schumer was right to avoid a government shutdown I agree with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding his vote to advance the House-approved funding bill and avoid a shutdown of the government ('Democrats shift, and shutdown is averted,' Page A1, March 15). Advertisement A shutdown would have hurt people who collect Social Security, SNAP benefits, veterans benefits, and other government entitlement programs and services, and would have caused a political backlash. The best strategy for Democrats is to let Trump dig his own political grave. The shovel has already hit the ground. Stock market gains since the election have been wiped out, and even Trump acknowledges his tariff wars may bring on a recession. Democrats need to be patient. The political reversal in congressional elections, which almost always occurs in the midterm of a new administration, is highly likely. Leonard Golder Stow The writer was a Democratic candidate for the House in 2018 in Massachusetts' Third Congressional District. The people, young and old, need to keep showing up Re 'Schumer retreat on shutdown raises young Democrats' ire' (Page A2, March 16): I'm a 70-year-old survivor of the '60s and, notwithstanding generational rifts in the Democratic leadership in Washington, I'm not convinced it's the younger Democrats in general who are unhappier with the party's response to the Trump administration. I think most Democrats are angry and disappointed. I've been to numerous actions in the past weeks, and while I've seen younger folks there, the gray hair predominates. None of us is sure what to do, but we know with conviction that we have to do something. Let's keep showing up at events and public spaces and we'll figure it out. We might even save democracy and America. Perry Cottrelle Malden
The Guardian
05-02-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Diving into DeepSeek: inside the 7 February Guardian Weekly
It's been a tale of technology and tariffs this week as a Chinese-developed chatbot delivered the first shock to stock markets after appearing to have stolen a march on US tech supremacy. For our big story, technology editors Robert Booth and Dan Milmo dived into the implications of DeepSeek, a cheaper and less energy intensive AI tool than Silicon Valley rivals such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. Within days of DeepSeek's stealth launch, it had raced up the download charts but equally as fast, its limitations when questioned on tricky subjects such as contentious Chinese history were pointed out by testers. With the help of typical Turing test questions we, however, report that all chatbots on the market have their limitations. And, as commentator Kenan Malik writes, the real shock of the new pretender owes more to economics than technical developments. Meanwhile, barely recovered from their tech tremors, the markets reeled again as Donald Trump unveiled his promised tariff tactics. While Mexico and Canada won a month's reprieve after agreeing to shore up their borders against Trump's claims of migrants and illegal drugs coming into the US, China stood up to the White House by imposing its own tariffs on US imports. In a week when the news, seemingly, never had a moment to draw breath, this edition of Guardian Weekly is a chance to reflect on these two globally significant events. Try the Guardian Weekly with our time-limited 12 for 12 offer Spotlight | My home was crushed and buried Gaza-based reporter Malek A Tantesh records her family's arduous walk back to Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, the joy of making her way home but the sorrow of the destruction she saw Environment | Why icebreakers are a hot topic in the Arctic?While Donald Trump seems intent on securing Greenland, our Nordic correspondent Miranda Bryant speaks to local experts, who explain that it will be no mean feat to control shipping routes through the prized Northwest Passage Feature | My inside storyImprisoned for her part in the UK's Just Stop Oil protests, Louise Lancaster reflects on prison conditions and what she has learned from her time in jail Opinion | Labour is sacrificing everything to the god of GDPThe government is committing environmental vandalism via chancellor Rachel Reeves' push for growth at all costs and is no better than its Tory predecessors, says George Monbiot Culture | Bridget Jones is back As the ultimate singleton returns, older and wiser after 25 years, the star and creator of the new movie, Renée Zellweger and Helen Fielding, tell Hollie Richardson why her appeal hasn't dimmed Wider fears about the direction of artificial intelligence were allayed somewhat by this sweet tale of an 'AI granny' chatbot named Daisy, designed to frustrate telephone fraudsters with a stream of befuddling inquiries about cups of tea, knitting and how computers work. Graham Snowdon, editor Audio | Alice Weidel: the far-right banker Elon Musk wants as German chancellor Video | How immigration is used as a political weapon Gallery | Marianne Faithfull – a life in pictures We'd love to hear your thoughts on the magazine: for submissions to our letters page, please email For anything else, it's Facebook Instagram Get the Guardian Weekly magazine delivered to your home address
