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UK tax level rises to highest on record – OECD
The UK’s tax level across the economy has increased to its highest rate on record, according to new data from the OECD...
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Second-hand gifts to be given by one in four this Christmas, survey suggests
One in four people are likely to give a second-hand gift to relatives or friends this Christmas, new research suggests....
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Ikea announces 2024 pay rises for UK staff worth £10 million
Ikea has revealed plans to hike pay for UK staff as part of more than £35 million of investment in hig...
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FSA warns consumers to avoid fake ‘Prime’ and ‘Wonka’ branded chocolate bars
The food safety watchdog has warned consumers not to buy or eat fake and potentially unsafe Prime or Wonka c...
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Spotify to axe 1,500 jobs to cut costs
Spotify is to cut almost a fifth of jobs at the music streaming business in a move affecting about 1,500 pos...
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Be kind to shop and bar staff plea in build-up to Christmas
Shoppers, diners and pub-goers are being urged to be kind and considerate to staff this Christmas amid concern for their...
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Halfords cautions over weaker big-ticket sales as customers feel pinch
Halfords has cautioned over a slowdown in sales growth as demand for big-ticket products weakened in recent months....
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EasyJet swings to annual profit, but sees hit from Gaza conflict
Budget airline easyJet has revealed it swung to an annual profit after a record summer, but warned over a hit from the c...
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Recession threat means UK firms surviving rather than innovating – survey
UK firms are failing to innovate as they are focused on survival amid a bleak economic outlook and recession fears, a su...