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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 for reform.
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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.
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EasyJet agrees £5.7bn takeover by US firm Apollo
EasyJet has agreed to be acquired by Apollo in a £5.7bn takeover after a rival bidder withdrew from the process.
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Saudi-led group completes $55bn takeover of EA
A Saudi-led group has completed a $55bn purchase of Electronic Arts, taking the video games company behind The Sims and EA FC into private ownership a...
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BP profits reach four-year high as Iran war lifts oil prices
BP has reported its highest profits in four years after higher oil prices strengthened its results, while environmental groups accused the company of...
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Chinese robotics firms target UK retail amid labour pressures
BBC News reports that weak productivity growth and labour shortages in Britain are creating opportunities for Chinese robotics companies in the UK ret...
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Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore discusses building businesses after leaving university
BBC News reports that Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, Soap & Glory and Fitflop, has spoken about leaving university and creating a series of bu...
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AI chip share falls raise questions over market boom
BBC News reports that sharp declines in some chip makers’ shares have prompted questions about whether investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence...
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Greggs profits rise as new salads and matcha drinks lift sales
Greggs reported higher first-half sales and profits after expanding its menu with products including protein-focused salads and iced matcha lattes.