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Burnham urges culture shift in how UK does business
Burnham has said government should support people who take business risks, while facing criticism over rising costs for firms.
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UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, official figures show
The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in July, outperforming economists’ expectations that there would be no growth, according to official figures.
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Primark set to launch home delivery service
Primark is preparing to introduce home deliveries, marking a further move into online retail four years after its first step into internet shopping.
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Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss amid expected job cuts
A government minister is expected to meet Jaguar Land Rover’s boss as the company faces the prospect of thousands of job losses while dealing with tar...
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Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans to cut jobs
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed planned job cuts as the company seeks to reduce costs by about £1.7bn over the next two years.
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Volkswagen board approves plan for further 50,000 job cuts
Volkswagen’s board has approved plans for a further 50,000 job cuts, bringing the group’s planned reductions to 100,000 by 2030. The company group inc...
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Victoria Beckham’s business records first profit after 18 years
Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty company has reported a £7.3m operating profit, marking its first profit after 18 years and following years of lo...
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OnlyFans owner received more than $700m before death
The owner of OnlyFans was paid more than $700m before his death, according to the supplied report. The subscription platform carries content including...
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Review launched into pub and hotel business rates
A review has begun into the way business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, with the process potentially paving the way fo...
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Travelodge boss steps down after hotel room security issues
The head of Travelodge has stepped down after concerns over room security, following a case in Maidenhead where a woman was sexually assaulted after a...
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UK job vacancies fall to five-year low as small firms cut hiring
Job vacancies in the UK have dropped to their lowest level in five years, with smaller businesses citing labour and operating costs as reasons for red...
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Au Vodka in talks over possible £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner
Au Vodka is in discussions over a potential £500m sale to the owner of BuzzBallz. The brand is co-owned by Charlie Morgan, who became widely known aft...
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Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
Harvey Nichols, the business founded in 1831, has been bought by the owner of Sports Direct after appointing an administrator in June.
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Water bills set to rise after Ofwat permits extra funding
Ofwat has provisionally allowed 13 water companies to charge customers more so they can fund investment, meaning bills are set to increase for many cu...
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Zero-hours contract reforms could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
Official analysis has estimated that Labour’s employment rights bill measures on zero-hours contracts could cost businesses as much as £2.9bn annually...
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UK economy grows 0.4% between April and June
The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in the April-to-June period, with some firms saying warm weather and sport supported activity in June, though experts...
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Thames Water gave finance boss Steve Buck £1m signing-on fee
Thames Water gave finance boss Steve Buck a £1m signing-on payment as part of a package intended to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
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Argos faces shopper test as retailer undergoes makeover
Argos is being revamped after decades on the high street, as its owners seek to address pressure from newer competitors including Amazon.