UK firms are cutting ties with China amid wider tensions, CBI chief says
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British businesses are scrambling to sever economic ties with China in the wake of increased political and security tensions between Beijing and…
Buoyant NatWest to return billions to shareholders
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NatWest is to return £2.1 billion to shareholders and has revealed a surprise increase in profits despite worries about Britain’s inflation-fuelled cost…
4 Prominent Benefits Driving Spray Polyurethane Foam Market Growth Through 2028
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The prevalent focus of consumers on boosting their energy savings has created a lucrative environment for the growth of spray polyurethane foam…
Asos, Boohoo and Asda investigated over green claims
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The UK’s competition watchdog is investigating Asos, Boohoo and Asda over claims about the sustainability of their fashion products. If the firms…
Becoming king of the media jungle means starting at the bottom and working your way up by winning title fight after title fight
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When you first enter the business personality media jungle occupied by the likes of Lord Alan Sugar from The Apprentice or the…
SMEs face tough decisions on which subscription services to keep as cost of living bites
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New research has found that cost of living increases are set to impact B2B subscriptions as nearly half are considering reducing the…
Taxpayers left with £421m bill after one in 12 firms default on Covid loans
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Taxpayers have been left to foot a £421m bill to cover soured Covid debts, after one in 12 businesses defaulted on state-backed…
Housing affordability falls to its lowest since 1999
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The affordability of a home in England has fallen to its lowest since records began in 1999, official figures show. The cost…
Centrica defends £1.3bn windfall as wholesale energy prices leap
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British Gas owner Centrica has defended paying £59 million to shareholders after its profits surged fivefold to £1.3 billion thanks to high…
July tax bill creates £51 billion in consumer debt
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A whopping £51 billion in credit card, overdraft and personal loan debts will be accrued by consumers who are struggling to meet…