The UK labour market showed further signs of cooling in the three months to June, with wage growth slowing, vacancies falling and payroll numbers declining, according to the latest figures from the Office for National…
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a new multi-year film and television deal with Netflix, defying speculation earlier this year that the streaming giant would not renew its contract with the couple. Harry…
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The Entertainer to become employee-owned as founder hands over UK’s biggest toy shop chain to staff
The Entertainer, the UK’s largest toy shop chain, is set to become employee-owned after founder Gary Grant announced plans to transfer 100% of the family business to its 1,900 staff by the end of September.…
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Rajesh Nair, chief executive of Tata Steel UK, has been appointed as the new Chair of UK Steel, the trade association representing Britain’s steel sector. He will take on the position alongside his current role…
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HMRC has admitted for the first time that it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor taxpayers’ social media accounts as part of criminal investigations into tax fraud. The tax authority said AI tools are used…
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Pasta Evangelists has unveiled ambitious plans to open 100 restaurants across the UK over the next five years, in a £30 million expansion drive that is expected to create up to 1,500 jobs. The London-based…
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Anthony Thomson, co-founder of Metro Bank and Atom Bank, is launching a new venture aimed exclusively at the global super-rich. Family Offices Bank (FOB) will target ultra-high-net-worth individuals with at least $30 million in investable…
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Poundland is closing 49 stores across the UK over the next five weeks, with 10 branches shutting their doors for good today, as part of a major restructuring under its new owners. US investment firm…
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As of 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new changes as to how the UK mortgage market is monitored. This is part of a wider effort that is aimed at improving the level…
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Frugalpac, the Ipswich-based clean technology firm behind the world’s first commercially available paper wine and spirits bottle, has launched a £5 million equity fundraising campaign to accelerate its global growth and expand into new sustainable…