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People on the move: latest appointments and promotions in the South West
Business from across the West of England are continuing to hire and promote staff in the fourth quarter of the year. Companies from industries including hospitality, law, construction and financial services have made appointments as the region’s economy continues to bounce back from the pandemic. An increase in tourism and the easing of Covid restrictions …
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Music streaming market faces investigation by UK competition regulator
The competition regulator has revealed plans to investigate the music streaming market to check if it delivers value for consumers.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was to launch a market study, but was yet to determine the full scope of the inquiry. The move follows hot on the heels of a report by …
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Apple launches faster chips, MacBook Pro laptops and cheaper Airpods – what are the upgrades?
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Airlines’ fury as Heathrow passengers could see ‘unacceptable’ airport charges rise of 50% next year
Passengers using Heathrow next year could see airport charges rise by more than 50% next year, under price cap proposals released by the aviation regulator that have infuriated airlines.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Tuesday that the UK’s largest airport – which has suffered a dramatic decline in revenue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – …
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Walmart-backed robotics group Symbotic in $4.5bn SoftBank SPAC merger
A robotics and automation company backed by Walmart, the world’s biggest store-based retailer, is in talks to merge with a “blank cheque” company set up by the Japanese technology giant SoftBank.Sky News has learnt that Symbotic, which is run by founder Rick Cohen, is in discussions with SVF Investment Corp 3, a New York-listed special …
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Households will be able to apply for £5,000 grant to replace gas boilers as new scheme unveiled
Households will be able to apply for a £5,000 grant to swap their gas boiler for a low-carbon heat pump, as part of government plans to cut emissions.The government announced that the £450m Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which is part of the more than £3.9bn funding to cut carbon from heating and buildings, will be used …
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Apple is expected to unveil new MacBook Pros with its more powerful ‘Apple Silicon’ chips
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European carmakers shift up a gear on electric vehicles in the race to become the next Tesla
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Interest rate drumbeat grows louder as BoE governor warns it may ‘have to act’ over inflation
The drumbeat towards an interest rate rise from the Bank of England is growing ever louder.Speaking on Sunday, the Bank’s governor, Andrew Bailey, gave his strongest hint yet that Bank rate is set to rise from 0.1%, where it has sat since March last year. During an online panel discussion organised by the Group of …
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Evening Standard
Move quick to get best mortgage deals before interest rates rise
Home owners looking to re-mortgage should get their skates on. That’s the message from mortgage brokers surveying the latest signs of market movement, and the latest remarks from Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey.What did Bailey say?“The energy storm,” warned Bailey, means high inflation “will last longer”.He added, in words more explicit than Bank governor’s …
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M&S and Boots launch plans to hire 17,000 temp jobs – as Amazon offers £3,000 signing-on bonuses
M&S and Boots have become the latest high street giants to launch Christmas recruitment drives – as online rival Amazon offers signing-on bonuses of up to £3,000 to lure workers.Tens of thousands of seasonal jobs at major brands are now on offer over the festive season. But recent figures suggest some employers have been struggling …
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Boss of Confused.com named as new chair of FinTech Wales
The membership body championing Wales’ fintech and financial services sectors has appointed chief executive of Confused.com, Louise O’ Shea, as its new chair. At its AGM new directors to the board were also appointed in Ben Joakim, head of strategy at Principality Building Society and Eamon Tuhami, founder and chief executive of X8IQ. New panel …

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