The fate of the British water sector has been catapulted back onto the front pages, following Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister. The immediate priority is Thames Water, which announced its annual
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The company behind TV chef Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant empire has been hit with a winding-up petition by the UK tax authority. Upmarket Hotels and Leisure, which operates five British restaurants named after
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Barclays has warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham against imposing fresh taxes on the banking sector amid fears the government could target lenders’ record profits. Executives speaking after the bank’s half-year results cautioned
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The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates unchanged at 3.75 per cent when its Monetary Policy Committee meets on Thursday. The decision is anticipated to result in a
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London restaurant kitchens are already intense environments, but during a heatwave, the pressure rises quickly. Ovens, grills, fryers and extraction systems are working hard throughout service, while higher outdoor temperatures make it
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Andy Burnham is planning to return Jonathan Reynolds to the role of business secretary as the incoming prime minister moves to build a pro-business government. Reynolds served as business secretary until last
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Martin Lewis’ flight cancellation advice has once again become one of the most searched consumer topics in the UK as the summer travel season brings a fresh wave of delays and cancellations.
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Britain’s buy now, pay later sector is entering a new era after nearly five years of regulatory delay finally gave way to formal oversight. The Financial Conduct Authority assumed authority over the
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Youlgrave Garage has suspended fuel sales after a steep and sudden rise in wholesale prices left the small Derbyshire business unable to sell petrol and diesel affordably. The decision was taken on
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Nationwide has issued a fresh gambling spending warning after new data revealed a sharp rise in betting transactions among its customers. The building society recorded a 9 per cent year-on-year increase in
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