The proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda has been blocked by the UK’s competition watchdog over fears it would raise … More
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Labour pledges to end ‘slum’ office housing
Labour says it would scrap a government scheme that allows offices and industrial buildings to be converted into homes without … More
Lack of bank account ‘costs £500 extra a year’ in bills
People who do not have access to a bank account pay an extra £485 a year for everyday bills and … More
Seventy-six pubs ‘shutting per month’, but closure rate slowing
Nearly 1,000 UK pubs shut last year, although the rate of closures is slowing, new research claims. About 76 pubs … More
Watchdog faces probe over LCF collapse
The Financial Conduct Authority is facing a government probe into its oversight of London Capital & Finance (LCF), after customers … More
Lloyd’s of London to tackle sexual harassment reports
Lloyd’s of London has announced a plan to tackle sexual harassment after reports that female employees face an “entrenched” culture … More
Top bosses’ £4m pay packet ‘damaging’ to UK reputation
Companies should link the pay of top bosses to that of the rest of their workforce, a committee of MPs … More
Mike Ashley considering cash bid for Debenhams
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has said it is considering making an offer to buy Debenhams outright as a way to … More
Should trademarks be at the heart of your brand strategy?
Trademarks can encapsulate all a brand represents in a single design or phrase. So how do you ensure you have … More
Freak weather ‘will make life harder for business’
First we had the Beast from the East, then the joint hottest summer on record, and now February winter temperatures … More
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