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07.03.2023 - 01:20
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Sky News
‘It’s really worrying’: Hundreds of community pharmacies ‘could close due to rising costs’
When Amish Patel followed his father into the pharmacy business, he hoped it would be a job for life.But with the cost of everything from medicines to energy rising, it has become increasingly difficult to pay the bills. “In 2020 my pharmacy made the first ever loss in its business profits, which for a pharmacy …
06.03.2023 - 11:48
Business
Sky News
CBI boss Danker ‘steps aside’ amid investigation into workplace conduct
The director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Tony Danker has stepped aside from the role while the business lobby group investigates allegations relating to his workplace conduct.The body said he had requested to leave the role while a number of allegations were examined. They came to light after a previous allegation that …
06.03.2023 - 11:48
Business
Sky News
‘I apologise profusely’, CBI boss Danker says after stepping down amid conduct investigation
The director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Tony Danker has stepped aside from the role while the business lobby group investigates allegations relating to his workplace conduct.The body said he had requested to leave the role while a number of allegations were examined. Mr Danker responded to the claims in a statement …
06.03.2023 - 11:43
Business
Sky News
Hospitality chief urges Shapps to overhaul Ofgem powers amid energy squeeze
Grant Shapps is facing fresh calls to overhaul the energy regulator’s powers amid growing fears for hospitality businesses’ ability to withstand soaring power costs.Sky News has seen a letter from Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UK Hospitality, to the energy secretary in which she demands that Ofgem be allowed to tackle suppliers’ handling of business …
06.03.2023 - 10:52
Business
Sky News
Starbucks plans to open 100 new UK sites in Europe expansion
Starbucks has announced plans to open 100 new stores in the UK over the next 12 months as part of a Europe-wide investment programme.The US coffee chain, which already has just over 1,000 sites in the country, said it was also aiming to complete a refurbishment of its store estate over the next three years …
06.03.2023 - 10:10
Business
Business Live
Cornish Metals reports ‘very good progress’ for Cornwall tin mine project
Cornish Metals has said it is “on track” to deliver a key stage of its plans to restart tin mining at Cornwall’s South Crofty mine. The Canadian-headquartered mining company has updated inventors to say it has made “very good progress”, as it targets production in 2026 at the historic mine, which closed in 1998. The …
06.03.2023 - 10:07
Business
Business Live
Jet2 creates 60 jobs amid investment into Newcastle Airport operations
Airline operator Jet2 is creating around 60 new jobs at Newcastle International Airport after ramping up operations. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is preparing for its biggest ever summer operation at the airport, where it now has eight aircraft based on site with plans to increase to nine during the peak summer season. The airline and tour …
06.03.2023 - 10:03
Business
Evening Standard
Toblerone to drop Matterhorn logo from packaging over ‘Swissness’ rules
The image of the Matterhorn mountain is to be removed from Toblerone packaging as some of the chocolate bar’s production moves outside Switzerland.Toblerone’s pyramid-shaped pieces, which are studded with almond and honey nougat, are intended to resemble the Swiss peak that currently features on the bar’s packaging.That image will now be replaced with a more …
06.03.2023 - 09:33
Business
Evening Standard
New car market grows the seventh month in a row
The UK’s new car market has grown for seven consecutive months, new figures show.Some 74,441 new cars were registered last month, up 26.2% on February 2022, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.The increase is due to an easing of global supply chain shortages, according to the industry body.The SMMT anticipates that registrations …
06.03.2023 - 09:04
Business
Evening Standard
UBS chief sees pay packet jump 11% while bonus pool cut for bankers
The boss of Swiss banking giant UBS enjoyed an 11% boost in his total pay package to nearly £11 million last year, despite the bank reducing its bonus pool to share among staff.Ralph Hamers, the group’s chief executive, took home 12.2 million Swiss francs (£10.9 million) as the bank saw its net profit rise by 2% …
06.03.2023 - 09:00
Business
Evening Standard
West End landlords Capco and Shaftesbury complete mega-merger
Central London landlords Shaftesbury and Capital & Counties (Capco) have officially merged, uniting much of Soho and Covent Garden under a single ownership.The combined business, which will be named Shaftesbury Capital, will have a portfolio of properties worth £4.9 billion, made up of over 2.9 million square feet of lettable space.Shaftesbury shareholders will receive will …
06.03.2023 - 08:09
Business
Evening Standard
Capita seals deal to offload human resources businesses in latest division sale
Outsourcing firm Capita has agreed a £21 million deal to sell its human resourcing businesses as it presses ahead with a plan to focus on key divisions and cut its debt.The firm said it will offload Capita Resourcing, HR Solutions and ThirtyThree to London-based private equity firm Inspirit Capital.The businesses provide human resourcing services to …
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