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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:24:19 GMT
Housing market cools as stamp duty break withdrawn
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UK house prices still rose by 10.5% compared with a year ago, Nationwide building society says.
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:53:35 GMT
Covid test plan a 'pointless solution' says Iceland boss
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Supermarket boss says government scheme only fixes half the issue because it excludes store workers.
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:45:39 GMT
Cannabis part of the future says tobacco giant
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British American Tobacco says its future lies in getting people to switch to nicotine alternatives.
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:10:08 GMT
Toy giant Mattel warns of higher prices as costs rise
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The Barbie maker's comments as it announced better than expected quarterly sales.
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:23:39 GMT
Electric car charging prices 'must be fair' say MPs
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Consumers should not have to pay excessive prices to use public car charging, MPs say.
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:11:59 GMT
Sheffield Forgemasters: Ministry of Defence to acquire steel firm
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Sheffield Forgemasters will see up to £400m of investment in the next decade, the government says.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:06:12 GMT
Tech giants' profits soar as pandemic boom continues
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Apple, Google parent company Alphabet and Microsoft report soaring quarterly profits.
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:21:23 GMT
Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes
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Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues.
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:11:12 GMT
Covid travel: Fully jabbed from EU and US could avoid quarantine
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Senior cabinet ministers are due to discuss the move for arrivals to England in a meeting on Wednesday.
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:20:12 GMT
Honda workers in Swindon to face 'reality check' after it closes
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Swindon car plant prepares to stop production on July 30 after 35 years of production.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:34:16 GMT
Tesco offers £1,000 joining bonus for HGV lorry drivers
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The supermarket chain is deploying the recruitment tactic amid a shortage in lorry drivers.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:24:52 GMT
IMF upgrades UK economic forecast
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Wealth gap between countries could widen due to differing access to Covid vaccines, the IMF says.
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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:33:46 GMT
Morrisons' shareholder will not back takeover bid
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Silchester International says it is not inclined to support a £6.3bn deal for the supermarket chain.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:11:02 GMT
Covid: Insurance threat for pinged holidaymakers
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Some travel insurance policies will not cover cancellation costs for travellers told to self-isolate.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:49:19 GMT
Stain remover demand rises as distancing shrinks
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Vanish-maker Reckitt says the end of social distancing has led to a focus on appearance.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:10:39 GMT
Bid for better bailiffs as pandemic debts rise
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A plan is agreed to reduce aggressive debt collection, although charities still want statutory regulation.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:36:22 GMT
Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims
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About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:40:18 GMT
House prices at new high as buyers seek more space
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Strong demand for houses will last into 2022 as buyers react to the pandemic, says property website Zoopla.
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Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:00:44 GMT
Tesla profit surge driven by record car deliveries
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The electric carmaker's revenues nearly doubled in the three months to 30 June compared with last year.
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:46:44 GMT
China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis
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The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing.
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