Retail sales figures and the largest surplus on the UK’s public finances since records began in 1993 today provided a boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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Company leaders needs to take safety as seriously as finance and growth
by News Roomby News RoomMost organisations now collect large volumes of safety, operational, and environmental data, but too much of it still sits in separate systems. When those signals are connected, you move from…
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Centrica boss picks up £3.6m in bonuses and share awards despite profits plunge
by News Roomby News RoomBritish Gas owner Centrica handed chief executive Chris O’Shea a £1.4 million annual bonus and £2.2 million in long-term share awards for 2025.
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Lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson set to enter administration
by News Roomby News RoomThe appointment of administrators at Global Counsel could come as soon as Friday.
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Donald Trump urged Tehran to strike a ‘meaningful’ deal.
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire rights owner pays £20 million dividend
by News Roomby News RoomThe format, in which contestants answer questions with increasingly valuable prizes up to the £1 million jackpot, still generates 82% of Sony Pictures Television UK Rights revenues, according to latest…
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FTSE 100 Live 19 February: Index slips, Centrica and Rio Tinto lower on results
by News Roomby News RoomCentrica shares have fallen sharply after the British Gas owner posted results today.
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Retailers looking to cut staff hours due to high employment costs, bosses warn
by News Roomby News RoomA survey found 61% of retail CFOs (chief financial officers) and finance directors plan to ‘reduce number of hours and overtime’ for staff.
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Would your possessions be covered by insurance if thieves broke into your car?
by News Roomby News RoomMost of the policies it looked at covered personal possessions away from the home with cover limits in the thousands of pounds, rather than hundreds and all included certain gadgets…
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From (AI) chips to pepperoni: here’s where to get funding for your business
by News Roomby News RoomThe ultimate UK funding list for startups, scaleups, and social entrepreneurs Grants may not provide vast sums or seed funding, but they can give founders a crucial boost to build…