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Haulage firms ‘horrified’ at plans to relax rules on overseas HGV drivers
Government plans to change how frequently overseas HGV operators can deliver in the UK will “undercut” British operators and drivers, a haulage group has told Sky News.A consultation on extending “cabotage” rights has been launched, in a bid to try to shore up supply chains and prevent shops running out of goods or increasing prices …
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Majority of retailers set to raise prices due to supply chain issues
The majority of retail bosses plan to put up prices on goods by the end of the year and one in 10 have already done so, according to the boss of the industry’s trade body.Helen Dickinson, head of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which represents the sector, said a recent poll of chief executives found …
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UK trade deals should prioritise economy over environment – leaked govt document
Britain should prioritise economic growth over environmental protections in trade deals, according to a leaked government document obtained by Sky News.Environmental safeguards should also not be treated as a red line when other countries demand they are broken in trade agreements, according to the paper drawn up by officials in the Department for International Trade …
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France is grappling with how to tax cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin
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How do you make air travel greener? This Rolls-Royce pledge is a big part of the answer
It is one of the greatest challenges confronting the world as it seeks to transition to a net zero future – how to make aviation greener.The global commercial aviation industry currently produces between 2-3% of all human-made carbon dioxide emissions, and accounts for roughly 12% of CO2 emissions from all transport sources. Accordingly, the industry …
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Pure Gym close to shelving £1.5bn float amid market volatility
Pure Gym, Britain’s biggest health and fitness club chain, is close to abandoning a £1.5bn stock market listing amid growing signs of jitters among investors.Sky News has learnt that Pure Gym, which is majority-owned by the private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners, could decide as soon as this week to shelve its proposed initial …
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Domino’s aims to take slice of jobs market with plan to hire 8,000 drivers
Domino’s Pizza has announced it is planning to hire 8,000 drivers in the run-up to Christmas – but acknowledged that employers are finding hiring tough.The fast food chain is the latest big name to reveal it is looking to take on more workers for the festive season – following the likes of Tesco, Royal Mail, …
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Land deal done for major expansion of £12m industrial park at Doncaster Sheffield Airport site
Almost 100,000 sq ft of new high-quality industrial and warehousing space is to be created by Doncaster Sheffield Airport for businesses in the region. South Yorkshire commercial property developer Priority Space, in partnership with Scunthorpe’s HG Sites, has acquired a 4.8 acre package of land for phase two of its £12 million Avro Park development. …
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ADVERTORIAL: This is how small business owners can get rewarded financially for innovative projects
Are you a small or medium enterprise and have developed an innovative product, service, or something new in your field? Then you could be eligible for thousands of pounds in tax relief – even if your project has been unsuccessful. When it comes to recognising innovation and entrepreneurship, research and development (R&D) independent tax consultancy, …
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Aldi eyes up nine Staffordshire locations for potential new stores
Supermarket giant Aldi is considering nine locations in Staffordshire where it could open a new store. The retailer has announced that it will be opening 100 new stores across the UK over the next two years as part of a £1.3 billion investment. The move is part of efforts to grow its retail estate which …
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Rolls-Royce, Shell and Airbus promise to use more green fuel to cut aviation’s contribution to climate crisis
The CEO of Rolls-Royce has joined management at Shell and Airbus in promising to do more work to reduce the huge carbon impact of flying. Warren East, chief executive of the aircraft engine maker which is headquartered in Derby, said the sector must move ahead of United Nations targets to avoid becoming an even bigger …
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Manchester Airport on the road to recovery after being ‘stuck in first gear’ amid Covid travel restrictions
The managing director of Manchester Airport has said it is on the road to recovery after being “stuck in first gear” because of the Government’s Covid-19 travel restrictions. Karen Smart, who joined from sister site East Midlands Airport last summer, added the group in the New Year will be calling on the Government to “further …

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