26 h. ago Tesco boss issues warning to Rachel Reeves over ‘what lies ahead’

Tesco says household budgets are squeezed and shoppers are increasingly seeking out value

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30 h. ago 'Enough is enough!': Tesco boss urges Rachel Reeves to avoid tax hikes

The boss of Tesco has warned the Chancellor that 'enough is enough' amid fears of more tax rises as the supermarket upgraded its annual profits.

Economics

53 h. ago AO boss says Rachel Reeves' NI tax hike and new workers' rights bill make it tougher for UK firms to compete with China

John Roberts said last Autumn's budget had left his electrical company facing an extra £8m charge a year meaning it was 'unable to carry the costs' of competitors.

Economics

1 week ago Europe has lost one superpower ally – can it afford to be in the crosshairs of two? | Nathalie Tocci

For years, the EU followed the US’s lead when it came to China. That is no longer an option and Beijing has other prioritiesEurope’s relationship with the US is unmoored, but it has also lost its bearings with regard to China, caught by competing forces that pull and push in opposite directions.Europe’s China policy used to be a function of Washington’s. When Barack Obama tried and then failed to pivot to Asia in 2011, sucked into turmoil in the Middle East instead, Europeans lulled themselves into the belief that their relationship with Asia could continue to be driven by trade, with security an afterthought.Nathalie Tocci is a Guardian Europe columnist Continue reading...

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 September: Next shares fall on UK caution, Pets at Home warns on profit

The boss of Next today issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves about “anaemic” economic growth and a slump in employment.

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 September: Next economy warning, Pets at Home shares slide

The boss of Next today issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves about “anaemic” economic growth and a slump in employment.

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2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 September: Next economy warning, interest rate decision due

The boss of Next today issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves about “anaemic” economic growth and a slump in employment.

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2 w. ago Tax hikes spell even higher prices for shoppers, Aldi boss warns Rachel Reeves

The boss of Aldi has warned Rachel Reeves not to hike supermarket's costs at her upcoming Budget, as sales topped £18billion in the UK and Ireland last year.

Economics

2 w. ago Tax hikes spell even higher prices for consumers, Aldi boss warns Rachel Reeves

The boss of Aldi has warned Rachel Reeves not to hike supermarket's costs at her upcoming Budget, as sales topped £18billion in the UK and Ireland last year.

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3 w. ago John Lewis and Waitrose boss blames Rachel Reeves' tax hikes as losses balloon to £88m

John Lewis Partnership losses deepened following Labour's tax raid last year, but its boss has insisted there is 'good momentum' for the group's turnaround.

Economics

3 w. ago Wetherspoons boss urges Rachel Reeves to reform VAT and business rates

The boss of Wetherspoons has called for simplified taxes on pubs to protect the 'social fabric of the nation'.

Economics

4 w. ago China fashion week, martial arts and a hot air balloon competition: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

4 w. ago India’s solar industry, aiming to compete with China, finds strength as US tariffs hit home

India’s clean energy appetite is helping the country’s solar power industry wean itself off imported Chinese parts and continue growing even as it faces a tougher sell to its biggest foreign customer, the United States

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