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Serco hikes profit outlook once more as boss prepares to hand over the reins

Outsourcing giant Serco has hiked its profit outlook once again as the group said strong growth had helped more than off...

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Chancellor ‘mooting plans to extend energy support for all firms’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reportedly considering plans to keep energy bill support in place for all UK companies after t...

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Currys sinks to loss after international rivals slash prices

Technology retailer Currys has sunk to a loss after lower demand left competitors with excess stock, leading to heavy di...

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Nurses going to picket lines ‘with heavy hearts’, but left with no choice – RCN

Nurses in Northern Ireland will take to the picket lines for the second time in three years “with heavy hearts”, but...

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Civil service union to ballot members on industrial action over pay

A civil service union is going to ballot its members on industrial action, increasing the threat of strikes continuing i...

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Land Rover used by the Queen coming up for auction

A classic Land Rover used by members of the royal family around their Balmoral Estate is coming up for auction in 2023....

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Ofcom accepts BBC radio cuts to expand local online news prompting media outcry

Ofcom has accepted requests from the BBC to make cuts to their radio output with the resources being invested into its l...

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Openreach’s planned wholesale fibre broadband discounts must be ‘scrutinised’

Broadband infrastructure firm Openreach has published plans to offer lower wholesale prices to other internet providers ...

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HSBC says it will no longer finance new oil and gas fields

HSBC has announced it will no longer provide finance for new oil and gas fields, as part of efforts to shift to a “net...