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Major high street retailer expected to suffer losses of more than £1m as bosses blame Rachel Reeves's tax raids
Retailer cites weaker consumer confidence and rising costs linked to Middle East tensions and Labour policy
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Andy Burnham's new Energy Secretary brushes off claims she is an 'eco-zealot' as she promises 'pragmatic' approach to North Sea
Miatta Fahnbulleh has already raised eyebrows with comments she made before joining the Cabinet

Major supermarket confirms FREE fruit offer at more than 800 stores - all you need to know
The scheme will run until August 30

Royal Mail warns deliveries could be delayed in 58 areas today - full list
Staff sickness and resourcing issues could affect letter and parcel deliveries across England, Scotland and Wales

Homeowners urged to 'face reality' as mortgage rates rise to highest level in months
The Bank of England's decision to hike interest rates has impacted mortgage repayments for millions
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BBC considers blocking iPlayer access for households that dodge £180 licence fee
The BBC remains open to the idea as more households stop paying the licence fee

Ex-Southern Water chief charged with fraud over alleged plans to manipulate water quality tests
Four ex-employees will appear in court over allegations linked to wastewater compliance testing

TGI Fridays collapses into administration with 87 sites at risk - full list of locations
The administration process has begun, but TGI Fridays restaurants continue to operate as normal for the time being

Store closures alert: Major retailer to shut down shops due to Reeves's National Insurance raid
Shoe Zone has announced store closure plans in the wake of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax plans

State pension shake up could see payments means-tested as older Britons warned 'tough medicine' still to come
As Labour warns of 'tough times ahead', there is speculation that the Chancellor may be looking to alter the state pension system

Wetherspoon shares sink after pub chain issues major profit warning amid industry woes
Chairman Tim Martin says rising costs and weaker-than-expected sales will hit annual profits