7 h. ago Union to ballot 10,000 staff for strikes at 68 colleges in England

The University and College Union said the sector could face ‘serious disruption in the coming months’.

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35 h. ago Thames Water lenders propose new rescue deal to prevent collapse

London & Valley Water hope to eventually float Thames Water on the stock market after turning around the firm’s fortunes.

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3 d. ago Rescue deals save half of Claire’s stores – but future uncertain for 145 more and 1,000 staff

RETAIL chain CLAIRE’s has struck a deal to sell 156 of its UK and Ireland stores to investment firm Modella Capital, just weeks after entering administration.  The move offers a lifeline for the accessories brand but there is still uncertainty over 145 other stores and 1,000 staff.  Administrators at Interpath confirmed the sale, with about...

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4 d. ago Major high street retailer to sell 156 stores as part of rescue deal

Around half of the stores are being bought out in the deal

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4 d. ago Claire's Accessories: UK ear piercing chain saved from administration as investment group buys 156 stores

The rescue deal means many stores will stay open, keeping jobs safe and favourite accessories within reach 🛍️

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4 d. ago More than 140 Claire’s Accessories stores saved by new rescue deal

More than 140 stores, however, remain at risk

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4 d. ago Modella to buy 156 Claire’s Accessories stores in rescue deal

However, the future of 145 stores not included in the deal remains uncertain.

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6 d. ago Pressure piles on Labour ministers to reveal what they knew about 'hidden' £730,000 in donations

The elections watchdog last night faced a backlash after it threw out calls for a fresh investigation into claims Keir Starmer's chief of staff 'hid' more than £700,000 in donations.

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6 d. ago Jaded London Brings Its Retail World Tour to NYC, Hints at Future Permanent Store

Jaded London Brings Its Retail World Tour to NYC, Hints at Future Permanent Store  WWD

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7 d. ago Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff 'hid' £50,000 despite being told by Electoral Commission to declare funding

Morgan McSweeney's think-tank Labour Together received the cash as he was told to declare donations

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7 d. ago Fury as elections watchdog throws lifeline to Starmer over claims his chief of staff 'hid' £730,000 in donations

In a controversial move, the Electoral Commission said it would not reassess why Morgan McSweeney failed to declare the donations to his think tank Labour Together.

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9 d. ago Keir Starmer's top aide in hot water over £740k sneak donations, legal advice leak reveals

A senior Labour legal adviser told Keir Starmer's chief of staff to describe £740,000 in hidden donations as an "admin error", leaked emails have revealed

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1 week ago Starmer's Chief of Staff and £700k 'admin error': Bombshell leaked email shows top Labour lawyer advised PM's aide Morgan McSweeney to describe £700,000 in 'hidden' donations as a 'mistake'

A top Labour lawyer advised Sir Keir Starmer 's Chief of Staff to pass off £700,000 in 'hidden' donations as an 'admin error', according to a leaked email.

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1 week ago Pizza chain Domino’s to recruit 5,000 new staff ahead of peak season

The takeaway company is hiring delivery drivers, in-store employees and pizza makers as it marks 40 years in the UK.

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1 week ago Chain with 1,300 stores announced plans to recruit, 5,000 people

Pizza chain Domino’s has launched a recruitment drive to hire 5,000 new staff

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1 week ago The rise of Dunelm: How it became one of Britain's favourite retail giants... but is the future still looking bright?

In a year where plenty of other brands have had to share difficult news, Dunelm announced the opening of a milestone 200th store in Merthyr Tydfil, but the news is not all rosey.

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2 w. ago Hippotizer Powers London’s Future Stores With 153 Million Pixels Of Immersive LED Magic

Hippotizer Powers London’s Future Stores With 153 Million Pixels Of Immersive LED Magic  Live Design Online

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3 w. ago Hundreds of prison officers may have to leave UK after Labour’s visa rule change

Prison Officers’ Association says change in eligibility for skilled work visas is ‘disgraceful’ and ‘pandering to Reform’ Hundreds of foreign prison officers will lose their jobs and could be forced to return to their home countries at short notice because of a change in visa rules introduced by Labour, governors and a union have warned.More than 1,000 staff, mainly from African countries, have been sponsored by prisons across England and Wales allowing them to come to the UK on skilled worker visas. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Lloyds to warn 3,000 staff they face sack for ‘underperformance’

With economic uncertainty meaning fewer people leave, bank to put about one in 20 on ‘performance plans’ Business live – latest updatesLloyds Banking Group is to warn 3,000 staff that they are at risk of being sacked for underperformance, as part of a management overhaul led by the chief executive, Charlie Nunn.Bosses have been instructed to rank staff performance, with about 5% of its 63,000-strong workforce due to be put on performance plans that will put their jobs at risk unless they notably improve. About 1,500 of those put on notice could end up losing their jobs. Continue reading...

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