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Dobbies garden centre closing stores across UK in bid to cut costs.

Garden centre chain closing stores across UK

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How shoplifting raises prices: the hidden costs on consumers in shops

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How small businesses can combat shoplifting and anti-social behaviour

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I'm a small business expert - how to protect yourself from crime

An undercover investigation by animal rights activist Joey Carbstrong revealed the disturbing abuse at Stockton Grange Farm, in Shropshire which supplies international dairy firm Müller.

Secret video shows farm worker appearing to hit and kick cows

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All 87 of major restaurant chain's locations up for sale - full list

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Iconic kitchen cupboard staple files for bankruptcy as sales slump

Amazon.com founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos (Photo: David Ryder/Getty Images)

'The worst employers' - Amazon makes sweeping office change

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Iconic business that worked on the Titanic enters administration

The moment a Yodel driver was caught throwing a parcel over woman's 6ft gate

Video captures Yodel delivery driver throwing parcels over 6ft gate

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I'm a 24-year-old Gen Z CEO - I only employ under 30s

Critics say her business won't last, but she's proving them wrong 🚀

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Mum Lisa Brown who earns £800-a-month from Vinted.

Watch: Mum who earns £800-a-month from Vinted shares tips and tricks

The new Samsung folding phones bring some cutting-edge tech to the consumer and business markets

Samsung's folding phones show off the best of AI in a polished package

As a seaside city, where would we be without our chippies? We’ve got some great ones, and everyone has their favourite.

Video report: Half of fish and chip shops could close in 2024

A research study of 2,000 adults revealed Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation – with three quarters harbouring ambitions to be their own boss.

Gen Z are the most entrepreneurial generation, according to research

Lee and Julie Gregory with the model of Polperro in Cornwall which is now up for sale.

Watch: 'Britain's coolest town' for sale for £725k - in mini version

Arsonists set themselves alight trying to torch shop.

Watch: Arsonists set themselves alight trying to torch shop

Oliver Salter, 31, who owns Peter Scott shoe shop in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, Britain's smallest shoe shop.

Watch: Britain's smallest shoe shop proves tight fit at just 3ft wide

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The best Co-op jobs as it leads apprenticeships drive - how to apply

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The full list of closed CTD Tiles stores as 268 jobs lost

Test your laundry expertise here

Mike Lynch, a British technology tycoon, is among six people reported missing after a luxury yacht sank in bad weather off the coast of Sicily (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Explainer Who is Mike Lynch? British tech tycoon among missing yacht passengers

Family-run business Royal Phoenix, 48-50 Union Road, Accrington, was hit by a red Ford Fiesta car at around 2:34am on Tuesday morning.

CCTV shows the terrifying moment a car ploughs through takeaway window

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John Lewis to axe more than a hundred jobs in customer service boost

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John Lewis flooring company collapses - customers won't get refunds

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Domino’s to pass on lower costs to customers via increased discounts

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Indian conglomerate to acquire 25% stake in BT - what does it mean?

Nathan Scotford's backyard cabin which he built to run his barber shop after the costs of his high street shop soared.

Watch: Man builds Only Fools themed barber shop Cushty Cuts in garden

Watch Nathan Scotford discuss how he came to build a Only Fools and Horses themed barber shop in his back garden - saying he feels like he’s “finally come home”.

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Members of the Middlesbrough community come together to clean up their streets after far-right activists destroyed property following riots on 5 August (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Workers' rights explained as shops close early for 'busy' day of riots

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Vodafone to return £430m in latest share buyback programme

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Full list of stores that will shut this year as high streets struggle

£733m generated for local businesses from fans with resold tickets

Cinema operator Cineworld has confirmed it will close six UK sites (Photo by Getty/Pexels)

Cineworld confirms it will close six UK sites - full list

Cinema operator Cineworld has confirmed it will close six UK sites (Photo by Getty/Pexels)

Cineworld confirms it will close six UK sites - full list

Robyn Swan sold all her belongings to live in a shipping container.

Watch: Woman sells all her belongings to live in a shipping container

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What to wear to a job interview: 7 experts give their top tips

Research, from eco-friendly toilet paper brand, Who Gives A Crap, found that the bathroom is a hotbed of ideas.

Bathroom revealed as a hotspot for creativity

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I'm the Global Managing Director of Reed - my tips to ace an interview

Watchdog Which? criticises 3 utility firms over poor customer service

Police sniffer dog finds secret hidden room packed with illicit tobacco belonging to criminal gang

Dog finds secret room full of illicit goods - hidden behind a shelf

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Major lender cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers

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US chicken chain to open UK stores - including Reaper spice challenge

Brandon Miles May wears sunscreen daily, covers up his skin when he goes outside and has never touched a drop of alcohol in his life.

I'm 35 but I look like a teen...these are my anti-aging secrets

Cineworld.

Watch: Cinema chain to close 25% of UK cinemas say reports

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Cinema chain to close 25% of UK cinemas amid restructuring - reports

🎬 It’s been reported that the chain could close a quarter of its UK cinemas amidst restructuring efforts 🍿

Alex Nelson

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Carlsberg acquires Robinsons - how that affects your favourite drinks

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M&S 'not leaving' city centres behind - investing in Bath and Bristol

Two curry houses are closing per week in the UK (Photo credit: NationalWorld/Joshua Resnick - stock.adobe.com)

'I own a curry house and I could be forced to close soon'

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Boots issues update on which stores are closing across the country

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Best Tesco jobs in stores, warehouses and offices - and how to apply

David and Liz Murphy. A family who brought an entire French village after selling their three-bed home in Manchester for £400,000.

Video: We bought an entire village in France after selling our UK home

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UK city leaps into top 10 most expensive cities for expats

Shop worker Tracey Way, 61, pours Inch's Cider down the drain.

Watch: Shop pours cider down drain in protest over ‘stolen’ name

Owner of ‘EasyJetwash’ facing legal action from easyJet.

Watch: Owner of ‘EasyJetwash’ facing legal action from easyJet

National Fish and Chip Day sees queues for 1p fish and chips.

Watch: National Fish and Chip Day sees queues for 1p fish and chips