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Co-op

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Co-op reveals cost of shoplifting surges by nearly a fifth

The Co-operative Group has laid bare the rising impact of shoplifting as it said the cost of crime in its stores surged by nearly a fifth to £40 million in the first half of the year alone. The member-owned mutual has spent £18 million so far this year on measures to help protect staff in its food business, including rolling out body-worn cameras and fortified kiosks. But despite this, it […]

todaySeptember 26, 2024 3

Sainsbury's Local

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Consumers ‘could pay up to a fifth more for convenience store groceries’

Consumers who buy their food at convenience stores could be paying up to a fifth more than at larger branches of the same supermarket, according to a study. Which? compared the cost of 42 popular grocery items at convenience chains Morrisons Daily, Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express against prices at their full-sized supermarkets on three occasions in June and July, also checking loyalty scheme discounts. It found the biggest price […]

todaySeptember 23, 2024 3

Nintendo Super Mario Characters

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Nintendo’s New Console Delayed

Already the rumoured recipient of major release delays, new information from industry insiders reveals the new system from one of the gaming console big three isn't likely to hit shelves until April 2025. As reported by the Independent, translated reports place the new most likely release window in the April-June period, and fans are getting tired of waiting. This release date would mean Nintendo’s first Switch console lasted more than eight […]

todaySeptember 22, 2024 8

John Lewis

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John Lewis set for ‘significantly’ higher annual profits as overhaul pays off

The John Lewis Partnership has revealed sharply narrowed half-year losses and said annual profits would be “significantly” higher as its overhaul starts to bear fruit. The employee-owned group, which runs the department store chain and Waitrose supermarket arm, reported pre-tax losses of £30 million for the six months to July 27, down 49% on a year earlier. The John Lewis department store business saw half-year sales fall 3% to £2 […]

todaySeptember 13, 2024 7

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall

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Government pledges to tackle soaring UK economic inactivity

Spiralling levels of economic inactivity in Britain’s workforce are set to be tackled by the Government as it pledged to address the “greatest employment challenge of a generation”. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall assembled experts on a new Labour Market Advisory board for the first time this week to look at ways to help the Government meet its target to reach an 80% employment rate. It comes as a […]

todaySeptember 11, 2024 2

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Apple unveils AI-powered iPhone 16 range

Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 16 range – the company’s first devices powered by its new artificial intelligence tools it claims will have a “profound impact” on users. The four new smartphones will go on sale on September 20 and come with Apple Intelligence built in, a set of tools which use generative AI to help users with every day administrative tasks as well as offer text and image […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 9

Metroline Bus

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Government unveils ‘bus revolution’ measures

Measures to empower local leaders to take control of bus services have been unveiled by the Government. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh claimed her “bus revolution” will save vital routes nationwide. Legislation giving all local transport authorities new powers to run their own bus services will be laid before Parliament on Monday in the form of a statutory instrument. Only metro mayors can currently control services in this way. The Government […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024 5

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