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Microsoft chief executive to chair Government’s industrial strategy council
The chief executive of Microsoft UK will chair a new body to advise the Government on its industrial strategy....
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House price growth turns positive for first time in two years – surveyors
House prices are rising across the UK generally for the first time in two years as the market continues to pick up, surv...
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Initiative to support workers following closure of Tata Steel blast furnaces
A new initiative is being launched to support workers affected by the closure of blast furnaces at the country’s bigge...
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Sainsbury’s to hire 20,000 staff for Christmas season
Sainsbury’s will be hiring 20,000 more shop workers, warehouse staff and drivers for the Christmas period as the retai...
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South Africa is best value long-haul holiday destination – report
South Africa has regained its position as the best value long-haul holiday destination for UK travellers, according to a...
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JD Sports reports record sales as trainers propel growth
JD Sports has said it is doing better than other struggling sportswear labels after reporting rising sales this year, as...
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Supermarket own-label baked beans beat well-known brands in taste test
Aldi’s own-label baked beans have beaten well-known brands Heinz and Branston in a blind taste test by consumer group ...
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Gambling ads during Premier League opening weekend nearly triple, study shows
Gambling messages during the opening weekend of this season’s Premier League have almost trebled since last year – p...
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Co-op reveals cost of shoplifting surges by nearly a fifth
The Co-operative Group has laid bare the rising impact of shoplifting as it said the cost of crime in its stores surged ...