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Sports Direct site ‘called ambulances dozens of times’
Ambulances were called to the headquarters of one of Europe’s largest sports retailers more than 80 times in two years.
Discounted £2bn share sale for Lloyds Bank will start in the spring
Treasury confirms a retail share offering worth at least £2bn to take the bank out of state ownership
PPI payout deadline considered by regulator
The financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering a deadline for claims over mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
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Uber clampdown could add to London’s travel costs and traffic
Transport for London’s proposals could end up hurting the ride-sharing sector, according to the CEO of Liftshare
UK apprenticeships plan attacked by key employer groups
The CBI and EEF sceptical about government plan to create 3m apprenticeships in five years, fearing high cost to business and low quality of training
Not just a ‘rural’ issue as London business also held back by slow broadband
Tens of thousands of small businesses in London are being held back by “painfully slow” internet access.
Blossom Hill & Piat d’Or could move Down Under in Diageo deal
The Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo, which owns Johnnie Walker and Ciroc vodka, is looking to offload its wine division.
Britain nearly slips out of top 10 in worldwide competitiveness rankings
Britain needs to fix the public finances, export more and improve its education standards to compete better on the global stage, according to the World Economic Forum.
Dragon Bannatyne goes toe-to-toe in court with closest friend & director
Duncan Bannatyne is no stranger to the harsher side of life but the gruff entrepreneur is dealing with what is a new experience — betrayal and dramatic loss in profits from leisure group.
Bernie Ecclestone fights to stop Red Bull quitting Formula One
Bernie Ecclestone warned last night that Red Bull could walk out of Formula One if European Union investigators demand that they hand back £46 million in special payments.
Pru Leith: I’m not proud of my affair but it was good for my business
Prue Leith says her long-term affair as a young woman had given her the freedom to work after her lover went home to his family
Roman Abramovich gets £45m loan from UK taxpayer
Taxpayers are to lend £45 million to a company controlled by Roman Abramovich, one of the world’s richest men, as part of a government export drive.
Jamie Oliver reins in business empire laying off staff & cuts back TV activity
There are reports that a recent shake-up at Fresh One — the production company responsible for Oliver’s shows, including his current Channel 4 series Jamie’s Super Food — of which he is the sole shareholder.
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