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Government launches ‘shadow’ body to overhaul Britain’s railways

A “shadow” version of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways has been launched by Transport Secret...

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Four in five people ‘planning to spend same or more on holidays in next year’

More than four in five people are planning to spend the same amount or more on holidays in the year ahead as they have i...

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Riots ‘severely impacted’ shopper footfall in early August

Riots across the UK earlier this month “severely impacted” shopper footfall as many consumers stayed away from shops...

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LNER train driver strikes called off after talks

A series of weekend strikes by train drivers on LNER have been called off....

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70% surge in complaints about financial products recorded by ombudsman

Complaints about financial products jumped by around 70% between April and June, compared with the same period a year ea...

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Tesco increases price of popular meal deal

From Thursday, it will go up to £3.60 for Clubcard members, and £4 for those without a Clubcard....

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Ted Baker shops to disappear from UK high streets after collapse of chain

Ted Baker shops are to disappear from British high streets by the end of the day, some 36 years since the fashion chain ...

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Girl, 13, with dairy allergy died after sip of Costa Coffee drink, inquest hears

A 13-year-old schoolgirl with a severe dairy allergy suffered an “immediate reaction” after a just one sip of a Cost...

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Rioting led to 10% drop in hospitality sales, figures suggest

Disorder on the streets and warnings of rioting across the nation last Wednesday led to a 10% drop in hospitality sales,...