‘I can’t wait to go shopping again, it's been ages’
Some are eager to hit the High Street when non-essential shops reopen on Monday - but others remain wary.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:38:24 GMT
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Covid: Pubs reopening but some 'may not survive'
Landlords get ready to reopen but some say lockdown restrictions may put them at risk of closure.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:46:54 GMT
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Covid: Shoppers 'must respect staff' when retail reopens
People are urged to be considerate when non-essential retail rules ease in England and Wales on Monday.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:25:21 GMT
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Joe Biden: Could his tax plan affect US investment in Ireland?
US investment in Ireland could dry up if President Biden leads a major change to global tax rules.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:10:39 GMT
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'Lockdown taught us we're more than just a gym'
On Monday, businesses will reopen after months of being closed, but can they adapt to the "new normal"?
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:14:54 GMT
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Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:54:37 GMT
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Amazon defeats historic Alabama union effort
The contest was test for the e-commerce giant, which has faced global criticism for worker treatment.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:12:47 GMT
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Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits
The event sees countries using pavilions to show off the latest in architecture and technology.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:56:47 GMT
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Is England's café culture set for a boost?
Councils tell the BBC more than 840 pavement licences have been granted in the biggest English cities.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:15:34 GMT
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'I'm on day eight and no Covid test has arrived'
Customers say they are being "scammed" by private firms failing to deliver Covid test kits and results.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:57:21 GMT
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Greensill lobbying row: Rishi Sunak texts to David Cameron released
Labour calls for an inquiry into "lucrative contracts" awarded to an employer of the former PM.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:35:08 GMT
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Home movers have a spring in their step, says the Halifax
The stamp duty holiday extension led to a "resurgence" in the housing market in March, the Halifax says.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:23:57 GMT
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Covid-19: People can start thinking about foreign travel - Shapps
The transport secretary says people are no longer being advised against booking holidays abroad.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:59:21 GMT
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Workers with Down’s syndrome: ‘We feel safe’
Only 5.6% of adults with learning disabilities were in full-time employment last year, research shows.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:14:37 GMT
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US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups
President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 03:18:33 GMT
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Prince William: Banks must do more to protect environment
The Duke of Cambridge says investing in nature is a cost effective way of tackling global warming.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:01:23 GMT
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Wiltshire pub's new chalet 'breaks Covid rules'
The bar, with pizza oven and TV, does not comply with outdoor shelter guidelines, a council says.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:19:36 GMT
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'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:26:46 GMT
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Why global tax talks are back on the agenda
International efforts to reform business taxation have been given new impetus by the new US administration.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:51:26 GMT
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Morrisons to stop selling plastic carrier bags
The supermarket chain will remove 100 million plastic carrier bags from its network over the next year.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:31:46 GMT
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Clubhouse: Is the audio app really worth $4bn?
A report suggests Twitter considered paying the sum for the rapidly growing live-audio app.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:51:43 GMT
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Women could be owed 'lottery-winning' pension sums
Up to 5,000 female pensioners could be entitled to huge refunds under a little-known-rule, the BBC has learned.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:35:09 GMT
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Asos 'rips up the playbook' for pandemic boost
Sales and profits soar at the online fashion group, which now has 25 million customers around the world.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:36:21 GMT
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Wedding venues: 'It's costing me £250,000 a month'
Wedding industry professionals rue their loss of income as the economy slowly reopens after lockdown.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:17:15 GMT
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Lockdown eases: How we fit bras at a social distance
Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:04:34 GMT
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Are pay-by-the-minute booths the future of work?
A Singapore-based firm has come up with a useful alternative when working from home is inconvenient.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:07:58 GMT
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Five animals to spot in a post-Covid financial jungle
As the world prepares for an economic reset, several creatures have emerged to help you navigate your way.
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:00:07 GMT
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CEO Secrets: 'Older customers want the personal touch'
A ready meal delivery firm targeting older customers says the business was going nowhere until they started taking phone orders.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:54:55 GMT
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Mother-daughter relationship turned upside down by Covid
Margaret and Cordelia have seen a reversal in their financial relationship due to the pandemic.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:31:31 GMT
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'Why do I feel pressure to be an entrepreneur?'
Having a side hustle isn't for everyone.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:58:27 GMT
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'We went here, there and everywhere to make it happen'
Budding academic entrepreneurs say that scientific discovery is only the start of the journey.
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:05:58 GMT