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The upmarket bakery chain is targeting locations outside London
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Virgin Media fined £23.8m after putting vulnerable customers at ‘risk of harm’
Virgin’s fine will be passed on to the Treasury.
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Students lured to current accounts with cash and takeaways, says Nationwide
The building society said students have downloaded 125,000 takeaway vouchers through its FlexStudent current account.
Higher business taxes to cost pub sector £150m and threaten jobs – analysis
Firms will end up paying more despite business rates being lowered in the Budget, industry bosses are warning.
Frasers to give glimpse into retail conditions after ‘challenging’ year
The retail group, which owns brands including Sports Direct and House of Fraser, will publish its half-year financial results on Thursday.
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Businesses are changing their recruitment strategies after Budget, poll shows
Businesses were largely spared from targeted tax hikes in the Budget but some measures set out by the Chancellor could indirectly affect firms.
US banking giant to build new Canary Wharf headquarters
Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoided imposing new taxes on the banking sector in her Budget
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US banks announce UK expansion in ‘commitment’ to economy post-Budget
The fresh commitments to their businesses in the UK come a day after the autumn Budget statement.
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Financial experts reveal whether increasing income tax or VAT will have ‘least damaging’ impact on economy
Economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy
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Covid inquiry hears from businesses as it begins examining economic response
Monday’s hearing began with an impact video featuring people who’s lives were affected by the pandemic.
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Bolt trials fare price bidding amid worries of ‘damaging’ taxi tax
The ride-sharing app said potential tax changes would disproportionately affect shift-based workers and vulnerable people who rely on taxi services.
Gen Z want hot tubs and cold plunges on staycations, holiday home giant says
Awaze said younger couples and adult groups were its fasting-growing demographic when it comes to bookings.
Uber rival trials bidding feature amid plans for new ‘taxi tax’
Many cab drivers do not have to charge VAT on journeys