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Currys strikes £175m deal to sell Greek and Cypriot business

Electronics retailer Currys has agreed a deal to sell its Greek and Cypriot arm for 200 million euros (&poun...

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Maersk cutting at least 10,000 jobs as shipping demand falls

At least 10,000 jobs are being axed worldwide at global shipping giant AP Moller Maersk amid a slump in dema...

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UK borrowing costs held at 5.25% as Bank of England downgrades economic outlook

UK interest rates have been held at 5.25%, providing some relief for borrowers, as the Bank of England downg...

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Shell meets expectations as profit slumps by a third

Oil giant Shell managed to avoid the fate that befell rival BP earlier in the week as its earnings for the third quarter...

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M&S kicks off Christmas ad season with star-studded campaign

Marks & Spencer has kicked off the festive ad season with a star-studded campaign appearing to encourage...

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UK house prices increased by 0.9% month-on-month in October

That's according to the Nationwide...

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Avanti West Coast cancelling Saturday services at short notice

Avanti West Coast said it is cancelling Saturday services at short notice due to staff shortages. The compa...

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Shop price inflation eases for fifth consecutive month

Shop price inflation has eased for the fifth consecutive month to its lowest rate since last August, figures show....

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RAC calls for major retailers to cut petrol by 5p a litre

Major fuel retailers are being urged to cut petrol prices by 5p per litre due to lower wholesale costs. The...