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Uber to find out London licence decision today
Uber is expected to find out today whether Transport for London will give it a licence to continue operating in the capital.
Ocado share price drops despite booming sales
Online supermarket Ocado has seen its share price slump in early trading, despite releasing a fairly positive trading statement.
Struggling Toys R Us files for bankruptcy protection
Toy giant Toys R Us has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States and Canada as the retailer struggles under its heavy debt load and a shift towards online shopping.
Male employees want flexible work too
Men in the UK would like to have more options for working flexibly, a report has found.
Full list of Ryanair’s cancelled flights
Chief executive Michael O’Leary has apologised to Ryanair passengers and has admitted it will cause huge inconvenience.
Fall in migration after Brexit could push up inflation, says Carney
Bank of England governor says labour shortages could also raise wages in short term, but Brexit would have only modest impact on prices.
Morrisons turnaround continues as profits soar
Supermarket boss David Potts hailed a “new Morrisons” on Thursday after the Bradford-based grocer delivered a 40 per cent jump in profits and its seventh consecutive quarter of sales growth.
Bank: Rate rise likely in ‘coming months’ if inflation jumps
The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold – but warned a rise is “likely” in the “coming months” if inflation continues to surge.
Google ‘segregates’ women into lower-paying jobs, stifling careers, lawsuit says
Google systematically pays women less than men doing similar work, according to a class action-lawsuit accusing the technology company of denying promotions and career opportunities to qualified women who are “segregated” into lower-paying jobs.
Small UK businesses looking to Hong Kong and China for post-Brexit opportunities
Small businesses in the UK are increasingly looking towards Hong Kong and China for growth with Brexit on a horizon, a new study today suggests.
NHS workers demand 3.9% pay rise
Unions representing nurses and other NHS staff have written to the chancellor to demand a 3.9 per cent pay rise and an extra £800 to make up for the “cut” they have seen in recent years.
Jane Austen £10 note enters circulation
The new £10 note featuring novelist Jane Austen has entered circulation – marking a return of a woman in addition to the Queen on Bank of England notes. The launch comes after a four-month period when women, apart from the Queen, have not been represented on the Bank’s notes, reports The BBC. The last was […]
Jobless rate at 42-year low but pay growth stalls
The UK’s unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since 1975, according to official figures which also show a tightening squeeze on household budgets.
John Lewis profits halve as chairman warns over Brexit uncertainty
Sir Charlie Mayfield says Brexit is making an impact on the economy and calls for ‘serious parliamentary debate’ John Lewis has warned that rising prices and weaker consumer demand prompted by Brexit will continue to hit the business in the remainder of the year, as it revealed profits had more than halved in the first […]
















