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OUTSTANDING CHALLENGES TO BUSINESS RATES JUMP BY A THIRD
The number of businesses waiting for challenges over soaring business rates to be resolved has jumped by more than a thi...
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VOLKSWAGEN 'CHEATED' EMISSIONS STANDARDS DESIGNED 'TO SAVE LIVES', COURT TOLD
Volkswagen "cheated" European emissions standards by installing unlawful "defeat devices" in its diesel vehicles, the Hi...
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ONE IN FIVE SMALL BUSINESSES COULD SHUT UP SHOP AFTER A POOR CHRISTMAS
More than one in five smaller businesses say they will close in the next 12 months if Christmas is below average, a new ...
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TATA STEEL ANNOUNCES 1,000 UK JOB CUTS
Union bosses have accused Tata Steel of "management failure" after the company announced it will be cutting up to 1,000 ...
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LONDON HOUSING MARKET 'SHOWING SIGNS OF LIFE' AS PROPERTY PRICES INCREASE
House price growth in London is showing signs of firming up following a period in the doldrums, according to a report....
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MIKE ASHLEY'S SPORTS DIRECT TO REBRAND AS FRASERS GROUP
Sports Direct International, the retail business founded by tycoon Mike Ashley, has announced a plan to rebrand as Frase...
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ON THE BEACH SALES TO JUMP AFTER COLLAPSE OF RIVAL THOMAS COOK
On The Beach is set to see annual sales jump as the package holiday company looks to cash in on the collapse of rival Th...
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CENTRICA SHEDS ANOTHER 107,000 HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNTS AND HIKES COST SAVINGS
British Gas owner Centrica has revealed it lost another 107,000 household accounts, as it also upped its annual cost sav...
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MANUFACTURERS COULD ENJOY £15BN BOOM FROM GOING DIRECT TO CONSUMERS, REPORT FINDS
British manufacturers are set to gain £13 billion over the next five years by shifting their focus from selling to whol...