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Jun- 2024 -20 June
Starmer reaffirms commitment to crackdown on shop worker abuse
Labour leader Keir Starmer has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to cracking down on abuse against shop workers should his party…
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20 June
Sainsbury’s to sell banking portfolios to NatWest
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell its banking arm’s personal loan, credit card and retail deposit portfolios to NatWest, in a…
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20 June
Saucony appoints global chief marketing officer
Running and lifestyle brand Saucony, a division of Wolverine World Wide, has announced the appointment of Joy Allen-Altimare as global…
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20 June
The Perfume Shop sales rise 4% in run up to Father’s Day
UK specialist fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has hailed an “outstanding” sales period for Father’s Day with a record 225,397…
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19 June
Today’s news in brief-19/6/24
UK inflation has hit its target for the first time in almost three years, with consumer price inflation easing to…
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19 June
Mango to open new site in Metrocentre
International fashion retailer Mango is set to open a new destination at regional mall Metrocentre. The brand will join the…
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19 June
Uber Eats couriers to pick and pack grocery orders under new scheme
Uber Eats has announced the launch of a new service that will enable its couriers to pick and pack supermarket…
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19 June
Cricket salads could be meal staple by 2054, Co-op report finds
Cricket salads, lab-grown steaks and azolla burgers may take the place of classic dishes such as Sunday roasts or fish…
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19 June
Inflation hits 2% target for first time in three years
UK inflation has hit its target for the first time in almost three years, as consumer price inflation eased to…
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19 June
Amazon to invest £23m in skills training for UK employees
Amazon has announced that it is investing £23m in skills training for employees across the UK. The announcement comes as…
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