99 m. 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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1 hour ago Next boss warns Britain faces a year of 'anaemic' economic growth thanks to 'rising tax burden'

The chief executive of Next has warned Britain faces another year of 'anaemic' economic growth and falling employment.

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2 h. 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 h. ago Next delivers profit boost, but cautions over ‘anaemic’ UK economic growth

The fashion and homewares group reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits to £515 million for the six months to the end of July.

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2 h. ago Next boss Simon Wolfson warns on "anaemic" growth outlook for UK economy

Lord Wolfson said the medium to long term outlook for the UK “does not look favourable”

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2 h. ago Retailer Next warns UK economy faces years of ‘anaemic’ growth

Chain says fewer jobs, stifling regulation, unsustainable government spending and higher taxes will take a toll

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9 d. ago This is no time to overload business with new employment regulations

Editorial: Unions have warned the government not to water down its workers' rights bill following Angela Rayner’s departure. But substantial hikes in the minimum wage and employers’ national insurance contributions, coupled with anaemic growth, could imperil all that this Labour government seeks to achieve

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3 w. ago Israel has furthered starvation with ‘military model’ of aid distribution, according to new joint report – Israel

A report by Forensic Architecture and the World Peace Foundation says Israel has dismantled the proven model of aid distributionMothers in Gaza have resorted to using legume water and herbs as alternative to infant milk amid Famine, charity warnsDr. Ra’ed Al-Baba, who works at Al Awda Hospital run by ActionAid’s partner Al-Awda, said usage of alternatives to infant milk had “catastrophic” consequences.There are mothers who resort to using legume water, herbs, and other alternatives to infant milk because of the severe shortage. These methods carry catastrophic risks, causing gastroenteritis, food poisoning, delayed growth, severe anaemia, and even the inability to move. We have seen cases of extreme dehydration from polluted water mixed with these substitutes. This is not survival, this is slow death.” Continue reading...

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