This so-called “de minimis” threshold has become a “structural advantage for overseas retailer without a footprint in the UK, who undermine retailers that employ millions of people across the country,…
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Oil and gas has long-term future if UK Government backs industry, report says
by News Roomby News RoomThe decline of the North Sea is being accelerated unnecessarily, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said.
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Spy chief to warn of ‘relentless’ Russian cyber attacks on UK and Europe
by News Roomby News RoomShe is expected to highlight the organisation’s efforts in “disrupting Russia’s efforts to smuggle western tech, fending off cyber attacks, and countering reckless sabotage and assassination attempts”, adding, “as we…
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BP removes chairman Albert Manifold after ‘serious concerns’ over conduct
by News Roomby News RoomAmanda Blanc, senior independent director at BP, said the board deemed his conduct to be ‘unacceptable’.
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The FTSE 100 closed up 25.13 points, 0.2%, at 10,491.39.
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Sales jump at homeware retailer Dusk despite pressure on shoppers
by News Roomby News RoomMr Read, chief executive of Dusk, said: “The market continues to be competitive, and against that backdrop, we are delighted that we continue to rapidly grow our market share, while…
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Next boss warns of youth unemployment ‘crisis’ as shop vacancies drop
by News Roomby News RoomIncreased labour costs and slow economic growth are responsible for the shrinking of vacancies, Lord Simon Wolfson said.
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Poorer drivers more likely to miss out on car finance payouts, lawyers say
by News Roomby News RoomAround 1.1 million low-value car finance agreements will not be eligible for redress, consumer law firm Slater and Gordon found.
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Food staple prices set to remain more expensive in long term – report
by News Roomby News RoomFood price rises leading on from ‘major shocks’ tend to come down only slowly and partially afterwards, according to analysis from the ECIU.
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Households set to learn of energy bills hike from July amid Iran war impact
by News Roomby News RoomOfgem will on Wednesday reveal the level of the annual energy price cap for July to September as predictions suggests a 13% rise is on the way.