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Freight and energy costs pull Pets at Home profits lower
THE pandemic pet boom that saw locked-up Brits embrace cats and dogs as family members like never before is still aiding the leading animal business in the UK.But Pets at Home warned today that wider economic issues could hit its profits later, even in such a pet-friendly country as this one.The company saw profits for …
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Passengers face more and more disruption without settlement, rail union warns
Rail passengers will face more and more disruption unless a settlement is reached in the long running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions, a union chief has warned.More than 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union across Network Rail and 14 train operating companies will strike on December 13, 14, 16 and 17 …
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easyJet launches recruitment campaign for over-45s
Airline easyJet has launched a recruitment drive aimed at people over the age of 45 to join their cabin crews.Parents whose children have left the family home or have started their own careers and anyone looking for a new career later in life are among those being encouraged to apply.The airline said it has seen …
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Billionaire boyhood fan and members of treble-winning squad – the potential contenders to buy Man Utd
The news that Manchester United’s controversial owners, the Glazer family, could finally be selling the club has been met with delight from many of their supporters.After saddling the club with huge debt and overseeing United’s worst trophy drought in 40 years, Sky News exclusively revealed the American owners are considering selling up after a 17-year …
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J2O and Robinsons maker Britvic buoyed by hot summer
Soft drinks giant Britvic has revealed a jump in sales and profits as it benefited from the easing of pandemic restrictions and the recent hot summer weather.The Robinsons and J2O maker said revenues grew by 15.5% to £1.62 billion over the year to September 30, compared with the previous year, amid increases in both price …
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Retirees and women to be targeted in Halfords drive for 1,000 new staff
Bikes and car parts retailer Halfords has announced it is to recruit 1,000 car repair technicians over the next 12 months. The company is hoping to attract retirees back into the workforce and to increase the number of women in the technical roles, as competition for workers caused problems. “A competitive labour market has led …
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Manchester United owners confirm they could sell the club
Manchester United’s American owners have confirmed they could sell the club as they explore “strategic alternatives” to boost its sporting and commercial success.It comes after Sky’s City editor Mark Kleinman exclusively revealed the Glazer family were preparing to announce the news and were already being advised by bankers. Got a question on the Man Utd …
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Musk and Twitter: The end or a new beginning?
Since Elon Musk bought and took over Twitter last month, he’s re-visioned the platform with “free speech” at its core. But his takeover has seen an exodus of staff and a series of user-reported issues. Twitter has been a resource for connecting with officials, celebrities, and each other, but can it withstand the changes made …
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Millions receiving up to £600 today to help with cost of living crisis
Pensioners will start to receive up to £600 in their bank accounts from today to help with their energy bills.More than 11.6 million pensioners will receive the Winter Fuel Payment over the next two months. This year’s payments have been boosted by an extra £300 per household Pensioner Cost of Living payment.The vast majority of …
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Fresh rail strikes to hit peak Christmas travel, RMT union announces
A fresh round of rail strikes in the run-up to Christmas and in the New Year have been announced.Workers are to stage a series of 48-hour strikes in December and January in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions, the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) union said. Over 40,000 members across Network Rail …
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RADWIN partners with Cogent Distribution to stock & distribute wireless broadband solutions across the UK
Tel-Aviv, Israel, Nov 22, 2022, RADWIN, a leading global wireless broadband solutions provider, announced a partnership with leading UK distributor and partner to resellers, system integrators, OEMs and mobile network operators, Cogent Distribution. This new partnership will extend the reach of RADWIN’s products to the UK market while delivering on Cogent’s promise to add continuous …
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Government borrowing figures, pork factory to come to Rochdale and how product shortages are affecting electrical goods
Ian King is joined by Nomura’s chief UK and Euro area economist George Buckley to discuss the latest government borrowing figures, before Danish Crown’s Jais Valeur discusses major investment in a pork processing facility in Rochdale.Severn Trent Water’s chief executive Liv Garfield talks about plans to offer 500 work experience placements for children each year.Jonathan …

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