5 h. ago Rise in US job openings offers hope of labour market stabilisation

October ‘Jolts’ figures unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates on Wednesday

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7 d. ago KENJI Silverburn: KENJI's first Scottish store gets opening date

There will be a number of exclusive opening-day treats and offers.

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1 week ago I'm 24 and last year, full of hope, I voted Labour for the first time. Now I feel so betrayed... and sure as hell won't back Starmer again: CHARLOTTE AMBROSE

Last summer, I walked into the rugby club of my hometown in the Cotswolds - not to watch a game or enjoy a pint, but to vote in the General Election.

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1 week ago UK Budget 2025: Why Chancellor Rachel Reeves' surprisingly confident performance offers fresh hope for Labour

Rachel Reeves performed stolidly but well, and may have laid the groundwork for feel-good Budgets ahead of the next election

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1 week ago Longtime furniture chain announces store closures after filing for bankruptcy

During its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, Value City and American Signature stores and websites will stay open for now and are offering a Black Friday sale

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2 w. ago Free specialist dementia clinics in East Kilbride this December

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area.

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2 w. ago Christmas shopping with a difference is coming to these Welsh town centres

Next week will see the opening of a number of festive pop-up shops, offering local businesses the chance to showcase their goods in three town centres

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2 w. ago Rituals Opens the Mind Oasis in London, Offering Wellness Treatments for Body and Soul

Rituals Opens the Mind Oasis in London, Offering Wellness Treatments for Body and Soul  WWD

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas still struggling after backstage injury

One Strictly Come Dancing star has opened up about her backstage injury this weekend, as she offered fans an update on her health following what happened

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2 w. ago Roman Kemp says 'it was surreal' as he opens up on Kate Middleton's 'offer'

Roman Kemp has shared how Princess Kate offered to remove her shoes when visiting his parents Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman's home to film mental health content

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2 w. ago Young carers among those set to benefit from Observer festive toy appeal

Stirling Young Carers are one of the groups who are included in the list of good causes who benefit from the Give A Gift appeal - giving those who offer up their time all year round the chance to open a gift on Christmas.

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2 w. ago Wetherspoon’s to open a pub in Spain – offering garlic prawns and beer from 6am

Opening in Alicante airport is the chain’s first move outside UK Business live – latest updatesWetherspoon’s is to open its first pub outside the UK, serving alcohol from 6am every day to sun-seeking Britons waiting for their plane in the departure lounge at Alicante airport.The opening in Spain, scheduled for January, will be the first foray on to foreign soil for the pub chain, which said it expects to pursue more footholds on the continent in the coming years. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks

Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros DiscoverySenior White House officials have discussed internally their preference for Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in recent weeks, and one official has discussed potential programming changes at CNN with Larry Ellison, the largest shareholder of Paramount.The discussions, according to people familiar with the matter, comes as Paramount portrays itself as the best bid for Warner Bros Discovery, after it announced last month it was open to offers, because it would have an easier time getting through regulatory review. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Arsenal 'open to offers' on FOUR stars including Ethan Nwaneri ahead of January window

It could be a significant January transfer window for Arsenal, with several players potentially leaving

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3 w. ago Giveaway: Claim free tickets to see Bel Trew’s documentary at the Institute of Contemporary Arts

The Independent is offering 10 pairs of tickets to Bel Trew’s eye-opening screening and panel discussion at the Institute of Contemporary Arts

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3 w. ago UK travel agent goes into liquidation just three years after opening

Another travel agent has gone into liquidation - only a short three years after it opened. The company opened in 2022, offering a range of holiday options.

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4 w. ago 'I ate at Greggs' first ever pub and was astonished when I ordered sausage roll'

The Golden Flake is a new pub opened by Greggs, offering a range of food and drink inspired by the main Greggs menu, but one aspect of the ambitious venture left YouTuber Ed Chapman stunned

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