Category: Retail industry

Chinese network behind one of world’s ‘largest online scams’

Exclusive: Vast web of fake shops touting designer brands took money and personal details from 800,000 people in Europe and US, data suggestsMore than 800,000 people in Europe and the US appear to have been duped into sharing...

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UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price?

From milk to pasta and bicycles to vet bills, how the cost of everyday things variesUK inflation falls to 3.4% in February to lowest level for two and a half yearsThe fight against UK inflation is being won – but when will...

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‘Complex’ post-Brexit tax rules means price rises for wine drinkers in Britain

UK government ignores pleas from wine sellers such as Majestic who brand new alcohol duty changes as ‘ludicrous, expensive and probably unworkable’British consumers have been warned that the price of some of their...

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Hopes of UK exit from recession boosted as GDP rises in January

Monthly increase of 0.2% after surge in high street and online spending offers relief for government A surge in high street and online spending helped Britain’s economy return to growth in January, boosting hopes that the...

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‘A cut-and-paste budget’ – UK businesses attack lack of help from chancellor

Hospitality trade says chancellor failed to help save sector with VAT cut, while travel industry laments air duty riseBudget: key points at a glanceThe chancellor has been accused of producing a “cut and paste”...

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M&S wins legal challenge over Gove’s block on Oxford Street store revamp

Judge rules levelling up secretary’s move to halt plan to raze and redevelop store is unlawfulBusiness live – latest updatesMarks & Spencer has claimed victory after Michael Gove’s decision to block a...

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UK farmers vow to mount more blockades over cheap post-Brexit imports

Inspired by French action, British campaigners say they will continue slow tractor protests after Dover roads were blockedFarmers say there will be further French-style blockades following a slow tractor protest at Dover against...

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Tax-free shopping for tourists in UK may return as government eyes rethink

Government spending watchdog asked to review ‘costs and benefits’ of then chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 2020 ‘own goal’ decisionThe Treasury’s independent forecaster is to review the axing of...

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