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Tax dodging during pandemic cost HMRC £9bn, watchdog says

Tax dodging and non-compliance during the pandemic cost the Government £9 billion, Whitehall’s spending watchdog has ...

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UK has just five years to secure green manufacturing investment – think tank

The UK has five years to secure investment in green industries or risk missing out forever, a think tank has warned....

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‘Dickensian Christmas’ warning as households report going cold and hungry

Households are going cold and hungry as living costs rise and Christmas approaches, Office for National Statistics (ONS)...

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Retail giant H&M posts higher quarterly sales but shares slip

Fashion giant H&M said sales have lifted over the past quarter – but shares dipped after it disappointed some industry...

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Heathrow workers to strike after pay offer rejected

A strike by ground handlers at Heathrow airport is to go ahead on Friday after workers rejected a pay offer, it has been...

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Households are being warned not to let scammers ruin their Christmas.

Households are being warned not to let scammers ruin their Christmas....

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Faster internet connections reaching more homes than ever, Ofcom says

More than 40% of homes across the UK can now access full fibre broadband as the rollout of the faster, more reliable int...

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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...