Pret A Manger to shut 30 shops and cut 1,000 jobs
The sandwich chain said the coronavirus downturn in trading meant it had to take a "difficult decision".
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:47:44 GMT
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Boohoo to investigate Leicester supplier over exploitation claims
The firm is to probe claims staff are underpaid and not socially distancing at a supplier in Leicester.
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:17:33 GMT
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Accountancy giants face revamp amid criticism
The UK's Big Four firms must ring-fence parts of their business after the collapse of firms such as Carillion.
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:41:01 GMT
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Lloyds boss António Horta-Osório to step down next year
As well as announcing António Horta-Osório's departure, Lloyds has also appointed a new chairman.
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:27:44 GMT
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Huawei: UK government weighs up ban of Chinese firm's products
The National Cyber Security Centre has presented its report into the Chinese firm to government.
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:54:05 GMT
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Virus crisis expected to 'level down' UK economy
The South East will be badly hit initially, but other areas will face a painful recovery, says a report.
Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:01:07 GMT
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UK hospitality industry calls for 'urgent' support
The hospitality sector has warned that half of firms will not break even this year without help.
Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:01:21 GMT
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Sunak to give firms £1,000 cash bonus to hire trainees
The government pledges £111m for schemes in England to get young people into work.
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:54:13 GMT
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Coronavirus: £1.57bn culture lifeline 'won't save every job'
Oliver Dowden says the aid for theatres, gig venues and museums aims to preserve culture's "crown jewels".
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:05:35 GMT
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Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan
The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu.
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 05:21:52 GMT
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Coronavirus lockdown: People rush to town centres as pubs reopen
Footfall to English High Streets rose 19.7% on Saturday as people headed to pubs and hairdressers.
Sun, 05 Jul 2020 14:59:17 GMT
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Coronavirus: Pubs and hairdressers reopen as England's lockdown eases
Midnight haircuts as coronavirus restrictions ease - but people are urged to be "tremendously cautious".
Sat, 04 Jul 2020 17:45:17 GMT
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Coronavirus: Ministers pledge to double staff in job centres
The chancellor is expected to announce plans to recruit 13,500 extra staff at job centres.
Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:59:33 GMT
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Tesco demands supplier price cuts in discount battle
Britain’s biggest supermarket has reportedly given suppliers until 10 July to agree price cuts.
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:42:11 GMT
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'We cannot in good conscience open the pub'
Pubs in England are allowed to reopen from Saturday, but some venues are keeping their doors shut.
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:35:03 GMT
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Dad horrified at £4,642 gaming app bill
A father who paid £4.99 for his daughter to use a smartphone app was shocked to find a £4,642 bill.
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:35:08 GMT
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Coronavirus: UK government's quarantine-free list 'absurd'
Portuguese leaders say the country's exclusion from a list drawn up by the UK government is "absurd".
Sat, 04 Jul 2020 09:32:45 GMT
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Coronavirus: Air France set to cut more than 7,500 jobs
Air France-KLM plans thousands of job cuts at its French arm as the air industry reels from the pandemic.
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 20:39:18 GMT
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The gaming boss who gets addicted to the games
Andrew Day, the CEO of games developer Keywords Studios, tries not to play the titles himself.
Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:01:59 GMT
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Coronavirus: Is this the end of office working in Wales?
Many big businesses are encouraging staff to carry on working from home, even after lockdown.
Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:30:10 GMT
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Coronavirus: Yo! Sushi adapts conveyor belt system
As Yo! Sushi prepares to reopen some restaurants in England, it has had to adapt its conveyor belt system.
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:41:19 GMT
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Finding the 'invisible' millions who are not on maps
How open map data is filling in the world's missing maps and helping trace the spread of disease.
Thu, 02 Jul 2020 23:11:46 GMT
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The fashion labels whose clothes are made by prisoners
A number of clothing firms are now getting their garments made behind bars.
Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:06:06 GMT
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Coronavirus: How 'immunity passports' could create an antibody elite
Covid-19 antibody testing may have the unintended consequence of creating an antibody elite.
Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:32:31 GMT
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Coronavirus: Singapore hotels prepare for different summer season
Staff in Singapore’s hotels are preparing for a very different kind of summer season.
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:12:06 GMT