The UK’s fifth‑largest supermarket said like‑for‑like sales grew 3.9 per cent in the three months to early June, up from 2.1 per cent in the previous quarter, when a cyberattack on supply‑chain software provider Blue Yonder forced the retailer to…
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Bank of England warns of ‘elevated’ global uncertainty after leaving interest rates on hold
The Bank of England has kept its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%, but hinted that a cut could be on the horizon as early as August, amid growing signs of a weakened UK economy and…
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More than £1 billion has now been paid out to victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to deliver justice to thousands of wronged sub-postmasters. The…
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The UK’s advertising watchdog has issued a strong rebuke to brands that continue to rely on outdated and harmful stereotypes of older people, warning that many portrayals are offensive and fail to reflect the reality…
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Shell’s chief executive Wael Sawan has warned that a worsening of the conflict between Israel and Iran could deliver a major shock to the global economy, as geopolitical tensions threaten to choke off one of…
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HM Revenue & Customs is expected to net a significant tax windfall from this year’s Wimbledon Championships, as the tournament’s ever-increasing prize pot pushes more players into higher UK tax brackets. According to tax experts…
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Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton has sold £1.8 million worth of shares in the Cambridge-based microcomputer company, reducing his stake just over a year after its high-profile stock market debut. The sale came as a…
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Companies House has removed more than 10,000 companies from the official register in a sweeping crackdown on fraud, corporate abuse and organised crime, after uncovering a network of just 30 entities responsible for incorporating up…
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Questions mount for DHSC as PPE Medpro case exposes missing audit trails, document gaps and lack of key witnesses
The Department of Health and Social Care’s handling of a £122 million PPE contract came under increasing scrutiny last week as three days of testimony in the High Court laid bare a string of apparent…
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Navigating Packaging Take-Back and Recycling Compliance: Why Full-Service Expertise Is Key to Meeting German and EU Packaging Regulations
In today’s tightly regulated business landscape, companies operating within the German and broader European Union (EU) markets face increasing scrutiny regarding packaging waste and sustainability. As environmental expectations rise and rules evolve, businesses can no…