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Bakery business Janes Pantry, based in Gloucestershire, said it had acquired a number of Coughlans' shops from the liquidators, and would open 20 shops under its own brand. Former staff from Coughlans will be invited to…
Read moreThe IEA explained in a new report that observed stocks had fallen below 7.9 billion barrels for the first time since April 2025: Although the market is projected to return to surplus towards the end of this year, risks…
Read moreThough inflation decreased 0.7 percentage points in June during a brief ceasefire between the US and Iran that brought energy prices down, consumer prices have remained elevated. Price increases hit a three-year high in…
Read moreHighlighting the fragility of global trade, a container ship reportedly paid about $4m (£3m) to jump a queue of vessels waiting to pass through the vital maritime choke point. Ships are now waiting about 10 days for…
Read moreFormer Crystal Palace owner John Textor has been granted a temporary injunction from the High Court to block City-based administrators from selling his 90 per cent stake in Brazilian football club SAF Botafogo. The order…
Read moreIn June, the Met said it would introduce the technology in London's West End by Christmas and into a further six areas next year. Sadiq Khan , the London mayor, has indicated that the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street…
Read moreGet emails about this page Documents Excise duty hydrocarbon oils rates HTML Details The attached document is classified by HMRC as guidance and contains information of fuel duty payable on: light oils heavy oils…
Read moreUzbek official Ilgiz Tantashev was widely criticised for his handling of France’s last-16 win over Paraguay, who escaped without any bookings despite committing repeated violent fouls. French outlet L’Equipe gave…
Read moreIf the policy is clearly non-contractual, then you are generally able to make the changes you want to make and inform your staff. If the policy is contractual, then introducing changes to an employee’s terms and…
Read moreThe polling found that 85 per cent of UK voters are concerned about AI systems acting beyond the restrictions imposed on them, including 43 per cent who said they were “very concerned”. Meanwhile, just 13 per cent said…
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