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Major firms offering ‘shockingly poor’ customer service, Which? warns
Major firms supplying essential household services are failing in every area of customer service as standards “plumb n...
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Hollywood Bowl scores record-high sales as rainy summer boosts indoor leisure
A rainy summer and families seeking out low-cost entertainment has boosted the performance of Hollywood Bowl, which reve...
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Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more two years
A litre of unleaded petrol now costs 142.57p on average at the pumps...
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Economy contracts faster than expected in October
The size of the UK economy contracted in October as the manufacturing and construction sectors were hit by poor weathe...
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Pay growth eases back sharply as vacancies drop in record run of falls – ONS
Pay growth has eased back at the fastest pace for two years, while vacancies dropped further in the longest run of decli...
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Increase in UK drinks exports – report
The value of UK drinks exports increased by more than £1 billion in the past year, new research suggests....
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UK tax level rises to highest on record – OECD
The UK’s tax level across the economy has increased to its highest rate on record, according to new data from the OECD...
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Second-hand gifts to be given by one in four this Christmas, survey suggests
One in four people are likely to give a second-hand gift to relatives or friends this Christmas, new research suggests....
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Spotify to axe 1,500 jobs to cut costs
Spotify is to cut almost a fifth of jobs at the music streaming business in a move affecting about 1,500 pos...