35 h. ago High street retailer to close 83 stores for one day and gives staff extra pay

It has become a festive tradition for this retailer to give its staff time off on December 26, to say thank you for all their hard work over the year

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9 d. ago Aisle pay that: seat surcharges leave spectators on edge at some of Australia’s biggest events

Aisle seats cost $25 extra at Melbourne Formula One Grand PrixAustralian Open puts in place premium based on demandSome fans hate being stepped over inside the stadium and just want to enjoy the action in peace. Others won’t sit anywhere else except the end of a row, and are prepared to pay a premium for the privilege.The extra cost of an aisle seat has reached $25 at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix, as part of a trend adopted at sporting events such as the MotoGP at Phillip Island and the Australian Open tennis, as well as at some music concerts, to price tickets on the edge of bays higher than those in the middle. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Major high street retailer to close Greater Manchester store next week

It comes after the retailer closed another Greater Manchester store last week

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2 w. ago British households to pay an extra £556MILLION in water bills as regulator approves bid by five firms to hike charges

Five companies - Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, and Wessex Water - argued Ofwat's original decision left them unable to meet regulatory requirements.

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2 w. ago UK plane passenger told to pay £1,100 charge to bring extra suitcase on flight

The charge for his additional luggage was almost four times the cost of the flight

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2 w. ago Will I need to pay extra to enter the EU? The major changes UK tourists face from October 12

New border rules are being rolled out from the end of this week

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3 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council collects nearly 1,000 of garden waste in 2025

The local authority's kerbside collection service, where householders pay £40 for an extra bin, is in its second year.

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3 w. ago The airline with the worst leg room named — and it's not Ryanair

Leg room can be an important factor for many passengers. Here are the airlines that offer the most room without having to pay extra

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3 w. ago Hobbycraft to shut store today after launching 70% off closing down sale

The high street retail giant is due to close its branch today, the last of three shops to close their doors in the past week, after it announced a massive 70% closing down sale

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4 w. ago Major high street retailer to close store in another UK city

A New Look store in Leicestershire will close next month, the retailer has confirmed - bringing the total number of UK store closures to 14.

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4 w. ago H&M: UK stores at closure risk as retailer announces plans to close more high street shops

The retailer is reshaping its global store network, focusing on online sales 🍂

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