England

Poundland unveils plans to open four larger stores

Poundland has announced plans to open four new large format stores this year as part of its “ambitious” transformation targets.…

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Daily testing for 100,000 key workers to be introduced

Up to 100,000 key workers in England will be required to take daily Covid tests from 10 January in a…

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Iceland MD urges people to get vaccinated as staff absences surge

Iceland managing director Richard Walker has urged colleagues to get vaccinated as the number of staff absences reached a new…

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Sunak unveils £1bn support package for Omicron-hit businesses

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a further £1bn support package for businesses impacted by the new Omicron variant. As part…

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Aldi found to be ‘most hygienic’ supermarket

An analysis of the hygiene ratings of supermarket chains in England has revealed that Aldi has the most highly ranked…

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Mandatory face coverings return in shops amid new variant fears

The government announced over the weekend the return of mandatory face coverings in all shops and on public transport after…

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Mind opens first superstore in Longton

Mental health charity Mind has opened its very first superstore on The Strand in Longton. The ribbon was cut by…

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Lidl to open 1,100 new stores

Lidl GB has announced plans to open 1,100 new stores by the end of 2025, creating 4,000 new jobs across…

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UK recovery slows to 1.3% in Q3

UK economic growth slowed to 1.3% in Q3, down from 5.5% in the second quarter of the year. According to…

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SMEs to ‘keep calm and carry on’ despite rising costs, study finds

The majority of SMEs are “grateful” to be in business and generating revenue despite the increased costs, and are prepared…

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