The group launched a record 314 new sets in the first half, with bestsellers including ranges such as Lego City, Technic and Botanicals.
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Household energy bills to rise by 2% despite falling wholesale prices
by News Roomby News RoomNed Hammond, deputy director of customer policy at Energy UK, which represents the industry, said: “While it is usually movements in wholesale energy costs that affect the price cap’s level,…
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For an average household paying by Direct Debit for gas and electricity, the overall bill will be £1,755 per year.
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Household energy bills expected to rise by around 1% in October – forecast
by News Roomby News RoomCornwall Insight said its forecast reflected changes it assumed Ofgem would be introducing in the upcoming cap period, including the expansion of the Warm Home Discount scheme for vulnerable households…
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Debenhams Group considers sale of PrettyLittleThing amid turnaround efforts
by News Roomby News RoomThe business, previously known as Boohoo Group, said it has cut its staff headcount by 30% as part of efforts to reduce costs.
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The FTSE 100 index closed down 55.60 points, 0.6%, at 9,265.80.
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The Lamington – a much-loved treat originating in Australia – is a square of sponge cake, coated in chocolate icing and tossed in coconut.
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Nat Edington, chief executive of Filtronic, said: “We are extremely proud to announce this landmark contract, which not only sets a new commercial record for Filtronic, but also reflect the…
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Food inflation jumps to 18-month high as chocolate and butter prices rise
by News Roomby News RoomMike Watkins, head of retailer and business insight at NIQ, said: “The uptick in prices reflects several factors: global supply costs, seasonal food inflation driven by weather conditions, the conclusion…