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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:31:50 GMT
Budget 2021: What we know so far about Sunak's spending plans
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From money for the arts to help for small firms, here are the spending plans announced so far.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:03:37 GMT
Pontins used 'undesirables list' of Irish surnames
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The holiday firm promises to change after disclosure of a blacklist to screen out Gypsies and Travellers.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:19:50 GMT
Unions fear huge job losses as 'saviour of steel' hits crisis
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Unions fear for 5,000 jobs in UK steel and engineering as owner Sanjeev Gupta hits financial crisis.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:44:24 GMT
Nike exec quits after son's trainer resale firm revealed
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He reportedly used a credit card in her name to buy $132,000 worth of shoes.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:01:11 GMT
Energy firms overcharged one million switching customers
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Households were overcharged by a total of £7.2m when they should have been protected from price rises.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:30:38 GMT
UK house prices see 'surprise' pick-up, says Nationwide
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An unexpected acceleration in values last month pushed prices to a record high, the Nationwide says.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:13:18 GMT
Budget 2021: Five things to look out for from Rishi Sunak
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Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:23:55 GMT
Taylor Wimpey sets aside £125m for cladding and fire safety repairs
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The UK housebuilder sets aside more money to help bring buildings in line with latest regulations.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:53:43 GMT
Budget 2021: Furlough set to be extended - Kwasi Kwarteng
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Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:12:17 GMT
Funerals: Cold-calling ban among plans for pre-paid services
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Stricter rules are proposed for when the sector is overseen by the UK's financial regulator.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:01:31 GMT
Aston Martin: The billionaire building 'a British Ferrari'
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Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, tells the BBC he wants to build a firm with a "luxury profile".
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:18:04 GMT
Boohoo 'not aware' of investigation after reports of US import ban
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The online clothing company is "confident" it can ensure it meets US import standards.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:52:46 GMT
Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030
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The Swedish firm is to phase out all models with internal combustion engines over the next few years.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:05:10 GMT
Dozens of arts freelancers lose out on Covid support over tax 'error'
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Dozens of arts freelancers miss out on Covid support because of errors with their pay, Equity says.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:41:06 GMT
Carlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan
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The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.
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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:17:20 GMT
Zoom sees more growth after 'unprecedented' 2020
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Zoom boss calls working from home "new reality" and predicts growth - but not at last year's pace.
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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:57:06 GMT
Heathrow Airport seven-hour queues 'inhumane', say passengers
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Travellers complain of having to queue for up to seven hours because of new Covid measures at border control.
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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:31:13 GMT
Vauxhall: Business Secretary 'hopeful' over car plant future
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The owner of the Ellesmere Port factory, which employs about 1,000 workers, is in talks with the government.
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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:04:46 GMT
Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?
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With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.
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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:07:30 GMT
Teen entrepreneurs: 'My friend's pug inspired my business'
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Meet three teenagers who decided to set up their own businesses in lockdown.
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