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Price of a pint up 9% in a year as inflation hits pubs
The average price of a pint is up 9% compared to last year, figures show, as the cost of living crisis hits pubs and breweries.The average costs for pubs and brewers were up 22% at the end of the summer – before the colder months brought with them increased heating bills and rising inflation. Rising …
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The most popular branded foods that have soared in price
Some of the UK’s most popular branded foods have soared in price over the last two years – with a range of items now costing double, according to new research.An investigation by Which? looked at 79 branded items, comparing prices at six major supermarkets (Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose) over a 30-day period …
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Jeff Bezos plans to give most of his £110bn fortune away
Jeff Bezos has revealed plans to give away most of his $124bn (£110bn) fortune during his lifetime.The Amazon founder, 58, is the world’s second-richest man after Elon Musk, the Tesla boss and new owner of Twitter, according to Forbes. This is the first time he has said he plans to give away most of his …
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Threat to Jacob’s Cream Crackers as factory staff start ‘permanent strike’ over pay
Workers at a Jacob’s factory which makes a host of festive season staples have started an indefinite strike.The GMB union said that more than 750 staff at the plant in Liverpool were stepping up their fight for better pay after taking limited industrial action since September. The factory, which produces Jacob’s Cream Crackers, Twiglets and …
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Harry Kane-backed health food brand Bio&Me scores extra £1.6m investment
A health food brand backed by England captain Harry Kane has secured an extra £1.6m investment. The Tottenham striker first invested in Chester-based Bio&Me in March 2022 as part of a £1.4m deal. The company has deals with Asda, Boots, Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, the Co-op and Waitrose. READ MORE: Click here to sign …
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Software giant Softcat to open Newcastle city centre office
A growing global software business is creating new skilled tech jobs with the launch of its latest UK office in Newcastle city centre. Softcat has announced plans to open its ninth regional office at St James Gate as part of moves to continue to increase its market share across the country while accessing new talent …
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Exeter family law firm opens first office in Cornwall
An Exeter-founded law firm has opened its first office in Cornwall as it expands its footprint across the region. The new base in Truro is the fourth office for The Family Law Company, which already has two sites in Exeter and another in Plymouth. The move into Cornwall began in 2021 with the appointment of …
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Work on £70m transformation of landmark former Debenhams store to start
Work to transform a landmark former Debenhams store in Manchester city centre is to start in the New Year, it has been confirmed. The Rylands building on the corner of Market Street and High Street is to be redeveloped into a mixed-use development comprising retail, leisure and office space, under the plans from global real-estate …
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Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainments lures former NBA chief as boss
The owner of Madame Tussauds and Alton Towers has lured a former boss of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team as its next chief executive.Sky News has learnt that Merlin Entertainments will announce later on Monday that Scott O’Neil will replace veteran CEO Nick Varney. Mr O’Neil’s appointment will place him in charge of one of …
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Informa cashes in on rebound of global business events
Events and subscriptions firm Informa has seen its shares shoot up after lifting its full-year earnings outlook amid strong demand for in-person and online events.The FTSE 100-listed company said it was upping its revenue guidance by about £100 million and its profits by £15 million for the full year.It now expects to bring in revenues …
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East Midlands appointments and promotions
Keep reading for the latest round-up of appointments, promotions and other jobs news from across the Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire region: Paragon Law Niche Nottingham immigration law firm Paragon Law has promoted two senior colleagues to directors (pictured above). James Firman has been promoted to operations director 15 years after joining the firm. He …
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Crypto.com moves to bolster confidence as market reels from FTX collapse
The boss of cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has hit out at “naysayers” questioning its financial health as the market jitters after the collapse of rival exchange FTX.Kris Marszalek, chief executive of Singapore-based crypto.com, insisted it had a robust balance sheet and took no risks after investors took to Twitter over the weekend to question a transfer …

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