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Black Friday: Next, M&S and Wilko shun sales event
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:02:46 GMT
Although Black Friday spending in the UK is set to soar in 2020, some brands won't be taking part.
Rishi Sunak faces state pension conundrum
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:03:50 GMT
Official forecasts suggest the state pension will rise by 4.1% in April 2022 when unemployment is high.
China slaps up to 200% tariffs on Australian wine
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 04:02:21 GMT
It has been investigating the "dumping" of cheap wines in China - an accusation Australia denies.
October redundancies double last year's rate
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:03:31 GMT
With Covid cases rising and uncertainty over government support, employers planned 51,000 job cuts
Brexit: Face-to-face trade talks to resume in London
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:56:16 GMT
In-person meetings were suspended when EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier had to self-isolate.
Dyson to spend $3.67bn on new technologies
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:09:54 GMT
The company's investments will mostly be in Singapore, the UK and the Philippines.
If public spending was £100, how would it be split?
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:42:06 GMT
Every year the chancellor doles out billions of pounds of taxpayer money, but where does it go?
UK to impose new rules to limit tech giants' power
Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:50:41 GMT
The Competition and Markets Authority will stop major firms from abusing their market dominance.
Amazon spends $500m on bonuses for Christmas staff
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:49:53 GMT
The money for frontline UK and US staff is a thank-you for working through the pandemic.
Covid tiers 'a mortal blow' to hospitality
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:01:53 GMT
One bar owner says 'it simply isn't viable' to operate under restrictions as English tiers are revealed.
Spending Review: Council tax likely to rise, says think-tank
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:43:30 GMT
The IFS says the Spending Review means council tax could rise an average £70 per household.
Boohoo appoints former judge Sir Brian Leveson to probe company's ethics
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:45:59 GMT
Sir Brian Leveson will oversee the company's efforts to monitor its suppliers more closely.
M&S warns Brexit may affect 15% of NI food lines
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:24:59 GMT
Retailer Marks & Spencer says that some of its food product lines may be unavailable in January.
Covid crisis could 'cut pay by £1,200 a year by 2025'
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:58:54 GMT
The virus is one of three "once in a lifetime" recent economic shocks says the Resolution Foundation.
Britons 'misunderstand and distrust economics data'
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:11:05 GMT
Groups such as the media and politicians need to explain economics data better, a study suggests.
New jobs in UK hospitality sector 'non-existent'
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:18:48 GMT
Recruitment firms say restaurants, bars and hotels are the worst-hit.
German property company collapses with my pension
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:55:47 GMT
Thousands of pension holders owed more than a billion pounds despite promises their money was safe.
Bar chain owner: 'This is pure and simple business torture'
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:54:44 GMT
Bar chain owner Martin Greenhow says hospitality is "on the brink of financial collapse".
Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:19:59 GMT
Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want.
Dating coach Sami Wunder reveals dilemma when starting out
Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:22 GMT
When Sami Wunder started out as a dating and relationships coach there was one issue that scared her.
New aircraft spy opportunities amid aerospace woes
Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:29:07 GMT
Start-up firms target regional routes around the world with quiet, cheap electric aircraft.
Harrabin: Now will the Treasury go green?
Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:43:02 GMT
As Boris Johnson is driving UK emissions down, is his chancellor preparing to drive them back up?
Goodbye ATMs. How local shops offer access to cash
Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:30:02 GMT
Is this the post-Covid future for millions of people who still need to pay using notes and coins?
Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:15:01 GMT
Denmark's mass mink cull after a coronavirus outbreak at farms leaves the industry in the spotlight.