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TalkTalk customers issued key advice about internet and phone services after BT rescue deal
BT Group agreed a takeover rescue deal to buy TalkTalk’s consumer and wholesale divisions out of administration
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Lidl’s UK sales boosted by Deluxe range and pulling in more shoppers
The British arm of the German discounter reported revenues of £13 billion for the year to the end of February.
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Tories plan ‘bonfire’ of red tape in bid to speed up development – Griffith
The reforms have been labelled as the ‘the most ambitious deregulation project in a generation’.
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TalkTalk customers assured service will continue as normal after BT rescue
TalkTalk customers should leave direct debits in place and continue paying as normal to avoid missed payments and disruption to service, experts said.
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‘Bring it on’, Bowie tells Scottish Government over nuclear power
The Scottish Government under the SNP has used devolved planning laws to block nuclear power developments.
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These businesses are vital to UK growth. Here’s what they want from the Budget
Industry bodies have laid out their priorities to support the economy
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UK services firms raise prices at fastest rate since May amid fuel surge
Firms surveyed reported rising fuel prices and increased pay for staff as factors pushing up overall business costs last month.
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Slim Chickens to open up to 20 new UK stores under major expansion plans
The US fast food brand is opening its first drive-through in Wales this month
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Blow to homeowners as five-year mortgages hit 6% for first time in over three years
Two-year fixes are close behind – but tracker deals may present a option for some homeowners
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BT strikes deal to rescue troubled TalkTalk from administration
The telecoms giant said it had stepped in to save TalkTalk and its PlatformX Communications (PXC) business from collapse
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Slim Chickens ramps up expansion with drive-throughs on the menu
The brand is opening its first drive-through in Broughton Shopping Park, north Wales, on October 6.
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SNP criticises Burnham over £200m Grangemouth industry pledge
It comes after a chemical manufacturer in the area said it is considering ceasing all operations, placing 377 jobs at risk.
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G7 leaders agree to release ‘up to 100 million barrels’ of petroleum reserves
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he hoped the agreement which G7 countries struck would ‘shield households and businesses from price shocks’.
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London stocks up as soft US jobs report eases rate fears
The FTSE 100 index ended up 33.68 points, 0.3%, at 10,461.95.
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G7 leaders agree to release ‘up to 100 million barrels’ of petroleum reserves
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he hoped the agreement which G7 countries struck would ‘shield households and businesses from price shocks’.
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Releasing diesel stocks a ‘short-term buffer’ but not solution, experts say
Average diesel prices reached £2 a litre for the first time in the UK on Friday, RAC figures show.
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Tesco expected to reveal improving growth after ‘soft’ first quarter
Experts have suggested that better conditions over the summer, including warm weather, will help drive stronger growth.
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Miliband to stand in for Burnham at emergency G7 talks on world energy markets
The Foreign Secretary is expected to join the call as the Prime Minister is attending his father’s funeral on Friday afternoon.
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Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant empire toasts Netflix series for record year
The celebrity chef’s business has 102 restaurants around the world, including 34 in the UK.
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Miliband to stand in for Burnham at emergency G7 talks on world energy markets
The Foreign Secretary is expected to join the call as the Prime Minister is attending his father’s funeral on Friday afternoon.
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Releasing diesel stocks a ‘short-term buffer’ but not solution, experts say
Average diesel prices reached £2 a litre for the first time in the UK on Friday, RAC figures show.
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Unison vows to ‘fight for best deal’ as talks resume on ‘fire and rehire’ plan
Talks are taking place on Friday between the union, Glasgow City Council, and the Scottish Government.
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Soaring demand for viral toys drives Jellycat to £240m profit
The brand opened a raft of retail sites in 2025, including the Jellycat Fish & Chip shop in Selfridges, London.
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IG Group shares slump after revenue targets cut
Shares in the FTSE 100 company dropped to their lowest level for more than a year after it was impacted by ‘less supportive market conditions’.
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