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Co-op workers win legal argument in equal pay fight

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Shop floor workers at the supermarket are a step closer to securing equal pay with warehouse staff. Shop floor workers at the supermarket are a step closer to securing equal pay with warehouse staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DBgjGNcwv via IFTTT

Wine drinkers face higher prices and less choice, firm warns

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Proposed changes to alcohol duty could also push smaller firms out of business, a wine seller warns. Proposed changes to alcohol duty could also push smaller firms out of business, a wine seller warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Y6MfuwtAH via IFTTT

Key Post Office deal agreed for future of cash

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Customers of 30 banks and building societies can continue to use post offices to deposit cash. Customers of 30 banks and building societies can continue to use post offices to deposit cash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/J5mUdqwt7 via IFTTT

Airlines may pay out for one-hour UK flight delays

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Under new plans, travellers could claim for delays of more than an hour, down from three hours currently. Under new plans, travellers could claim for delays of more than an hour, down from three hours currently. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Nq9BkWdnM via IFTTT

Macau police arrest leading casino boss amid crackdown

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Macau Legend Development's share price plunged by as much as 30% in Hong Kong on Monday. Macau Legend Development's share price plunged by as much as 30% in Hong Kong on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HseoCBU86 via IFTTT

Brexit: UK plan to remove EU law sparks nations' anger

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The UK government says the plan will cut red tape - but devolved nations are unhappy with the move. The UK government says the plan will cut red tape - but devolved nations are unhappy with the move. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Bky3nt7sr via IFTTT

Concerns over food shortages as CO2 deal ends

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Food and drink firms are warning supplies could be hit unless government subsidies continue. Food and drink firms are warning supplies could be hit unless government subsidies continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jyfTKDOGh via IFTTT

How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021. Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4YLubn7yS via IFTTT

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JvqKRpDB7 via IFTTT

National Insurance: Rise will squeeze budgets - CBI

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Businesses say they don't support increasing National Insurance as they recover from Covid's impact. Businesses say they don't support increasing National Insurance as they recover from Covid's impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gasDcyKQu via IFTTT

Energy crisis: How countries are dealing with rising prices

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ From cash handouts to price caps, other countries are using a variety of measures to combat soaring gas prices. From cash handouts to price caps, other countries are using a variety of measures to combat soaring gas prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xm9DhiJc via IFTTT

Cost of living: Will parents spend less on kids' toys?

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Families will cut spending on many things before toys but soaring bills may put this to the test. Families will cut spending on many things before toys but soaring bills may put this to the test. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1wFBX8Lot via IFTTT

National Insurance: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak confirm rise from April

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ An employee on £20,000 a year will pay an extra £89 in tax, while someone on £50,000 will pay £464. An employee on £20,000 a year will pay an extra £89 in tax, while someone on £50,000 will pay £464. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HNplWK8gb via IFTTT

Graduates in England facing tax rise by stealth, says IFS

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The warning from the IFS comes as the threshold for repaying student loans is frozen this year. The warning from the IFS comes as the threshold for repaying student loans is frozen this year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/3rbdYTF via IFTTT

Mike Lynch: Priti Patel approves extradition of Autonomy founder

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Dr Mike Lynch lost a multibillion-dollar fraud action on Friday over the sale of Autonomy in 2011. Dr Mike Lynch lost a multibillion-dollar fraud action on Friday over the sale of Autonomy in 2011. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AGu3Uo via IFTTT

Where are Britain's missing million workers?

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ With vacancies at a record high, many firms are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers. With vacancies at a record high, many firms are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AGmugs via IFTTT

Storm Arwen: 'I was left without broadband for seven weeks'

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ A holiday firm owner says he lost bookings because of the time it took to restore an internet link. A holiday firm owner says he lost bookings because of the time it took to restore an internet link. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HdKc67 via IFTTT

The scramble for cargo aircraft as shipping costs soar

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity. Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IGPiIz via IFTTT

Return to the office must not harm women's careers, says Aviva boss

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Aviva's chief executive says firms need to think about gender equality as workers return to offices. Aviva's chief executive says firms need to think about gender equality as workers return to offices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gaLXoE via IFTTT

HP wins multibillion-dollar fraud case over Autonomy sale

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The tech giant says Autonomy's founder "artificially inflated" the Cambridge-based firm's worth. The tech giant says Autonomy's founder "artificially inflated" the Cambridge-based firm's worth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r9250m via IFTTT

Gove calls for flat insurance probe as costs soar

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The housing secretary says the market is failing leaseholders who are being charged sky-high premiums. The housing secretary says the market is failing leaseholders who are being charged sky-high premiums. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AGjS1W via IFTTT

US bans telecom giant China Unicom over spying concerns

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ China Unicom is the latest Chinese company to be banned in the US over national security concerns. China Unicom is the latest Chinese company to be banned in the US over national security concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KSlsTa via IFTTT

Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ A week before the Beijing Games start, global partners are lying low. A week before the Beijing Games start, global partners are lying low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ueCNzI via IFTTT

Dover queues: The firms struggling with Brexit red tape

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ A month after more post-Brexit paperwork came into force, many drivers and firms are having problems. A month after more post-Brexit paperwork came into force, many drivers and firms are having problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g2DtzZ via IFTTT

Millions yet to file tax return as scammers circle

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ HMRC says 3.5 million people are still to file, but it will not fine those who are up to a month late. HMRC says 3.5 million people are still to file, but it will not fine those who are up to a month late. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32GK5Bc via IFTTT

Former traders cleared of US rate rigging

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Matthew Connolly and Gavin Black have been acquitted of rate rigging by a US court. Matthew Connolly and Gavin Black have been acquitted of rate rigging by a US court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3H8EL8J via IFTTT

Apple sales soar despite supply constraints

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The iPhone giant's business has boomed during the pandemic. The iPhone giant's business has boomed during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G5x7KP via IFTTT

Kwarteng: No U-Turn on National Insurance tax rise

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says a National Insurance rise to fund the NHS will go ahead. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says a National Insurance rise to fund the NHS will go ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33P7kcV via IFTTT

US economy grows at fastest pace for 50 years

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Economic activity jumped by 6.9% in the last three months of last year, beating forecasts. Economic activity jumped by 6.9% in the last three months of last year, beating forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s2hcIq via IFTTT

Air India: Tata Group takes over loss-making national carrier

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ India's iconic national carrier has officially been handed over to its original founders, the Tata Group. India's iconic national carrier has officially been handed over to its original founders, the Tata Group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r0YKAp via IFTTT

Tesco to encourage shoppers and staff to keep wearing masks

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ UK's largest retailer will continue to ask people in England to wear masks after rules are relaxed. UK's largest retailer will continue to ask people in England to wear masks after rules are relaxed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Clopx via IFTTT

Tesco asks shoppers and staff to keep wearing masks

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ UK's largest retailer will continue to ask people in England to wear masks after rules are relaxed. UK's largest retailer will continue to ask people in England to wear masks after rules are relaxed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Clopx via IFTTT

Cost of living: New Zealand inflation tops three-decade high

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ In October, New Zealand raised interest rates for the first time in seven years to rein in inflation. In October, New Zealand raised interest rates for the first time in seven years to rein in inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ACdsRz via IFTTT

LG Energy Solution: Battery giant jumps in market debut

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The firm raised $10.6bn earlier this month, making it the country's biggest stock market offering. The firm raised $10.6bn earlier this month, making it the country's biggest stock market offering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3H8x0iV via IFTTT

Road to net zero will cost trillions a year, report says

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Huge investment in clean energy and agriculture needed to combat climate change, McKinsey says. Huge investment in clean energy and agriculture needed to combat climate change, McKinsey says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G10UEp via IFTTT

Tesla expects 50% growth despite supply chain woes

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Elon Musk said 2021 was "a breakthrough year for Tesla, and for electric vehicles in general". Elon Musk said 2021 was "a breakthrough year for Tesla, and for electric vehicles in general". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35rPOvI via IFTTT

Face mask changes: 'We hope customers aren't discouraged'

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Some small business owners had raised concerns about enforcing mask-wearing. Some small business owners had raised concerns about enforcing mask-wearing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IFXqJj via IFTTT

Jobseekers must widen job search more quickly

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Those on Universal Credit must look for work outside their chosen field quicker or face sanctions. Those on Universal Credit must look for work outside their chosen field quicker or face sanctions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KMvzc3 via IFTTT

Car production falls to lowest level since 1956

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Car makers hit by pandemic-related chip and staff shortages, and the closure of a major car plant. Car makers hit by pandemic-related chip and staff shortages, and the closure of a major car plant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IM8aGd via IFTTT

Network Rail bets on mindfulness to lure commuters back

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Free hot drinks and other perks are on offer as train bosses try to get passenger numbers back on track. Free hot drinks and other perks are on offer as train bosses try to get passenger numbers back on track. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KMRT5G via IFTTT

Government pledges £100m for Sizewell nuclear site

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ But the investment does not commit the government to approving the £20bn power plant in Suffolk. But the investment does not commit the government to approving the £20bn power plant in Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32AgKbz via IFTTT

US Federal Reserve says rate rise 'appropriate' soon

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The US central bank is under pressure to rein in rapid price increases in the US. The US central bank is under pressure to rein in rapid price increases in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IzNyRc via IFTTT

Covid fraud: Rishi Sunak denies writing off stolen support funds

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Rishi Sunak says the government will "do everything we can" to recover billions stolen by fraudsters. Rishi Sunak says the government will "do everything we can" to recover billions stolen by fraudsters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tYptj7 via IFTTT

Inflation measure shake-up amid Jack Monroe row

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The food poverty campaigner is claiming victory after statistics chiefs pledged to revise their methods. The food poverty campaigner is claiming victory after statistics chiefs pledged to revise their methods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tYALDN via IFTTT

Oatly ads banned over 'misleading' environmental claims

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The Advertising Standards Authority has told the oat milk brand to watch its wording on the environment. The Advertising Standards Authority has told the oat milk brand to watch its wording on the environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IBI08X via IFTTT

Oatly ads banned over 'misleading' environmental claims

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The Advertising Standards Authority has told the oat milk brand to watch its wording on the environment. The Advertising Standards Authority has told the oat milk brand to watch its wording on the environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IBI08X via IFTTT

Sainsbury's asks shoppers and staff to keep wearing masks

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The retailer will continue asking customers and staff to wear masks in its shops when Plan B rules end on Thursday. The retailer will continue asking customers and staff to wear masks in its shops when Plan B rules end on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FWILYx via IFTTT

Bentley pledges £2.5bn for Crewe plant in electric cars move

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The luxury car maker will make its first electric car at its plant in Crewe, bosses confirm. The luxury car maker will make its first electric car at its plant in Crewe, bosses confirm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ID0jL0 via IFTTT

Watchdog investigates £1.9bn National Express & Stagecoach tie-up

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ The Competition and Markets Authority has stopped the £1.9bn proposed merger while it investigates the deal. The Competition and Markets Authority has stopped the £1.9bn proposed merger while it investigates the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G2Du1p via IFTTT

IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender

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redirecting to https://stock.bdnewsnet.com/ Officials say the decision poses risks to financial stability and consumer protection in the country. Officials say the decision poses risks to financial stability and consumer protection in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KNrAfp via IFTTT