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Lloyds boss warns of surge in customer debt due to cost of living
The boss of Lloyds said the bank has seen the number of customers with persistent debt problems jump by almost a third a...
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Car industry suffers worst June since 1996
The UK automotive industry suffered its worst June for new car sales since 1996....
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Pret a Manger recovers after further losses in 2021
Sandwich and coffee chain Pret a Manger has said it returned to profitability in March after suffering another year of h...
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Amazon to swap vans for walking and cargo bikes in Central London
Amazon will deliver packages to customers by bike and on foot for the first time in the UK as the retailer announces new...
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A third of firms ‘see investment in automation as top priority’ amid hiring woes
One in three businesses are planning to invest in automation as a priority in the face of staffing shortages, according ...
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Pubs in England and Wales drop below 40,000 for first time on record
There are fewer pubs in England and Wales than ever before, according to analysis that sheds light on the ruinous impact...
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UK retailers eye overseas expansion after Covid curbs ease
A surge of UK retailers are seeking to spread their wings and expand overseas amid a bounce-back in activity following t...
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Teachers’ leaders say 5% rise for experienced staff is ‘unacceptable’
Teachers’ leaders have said Government plans to give most teachers a pay rise of 5% do not “come close” to what is...
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BT workers vote to strike over pay
BT workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strikes in a dispute over pay....