The national minimum wage is set to increase from £11.44 to £12.21 (Credits: Getty Images) Some of Britain’s largest companies have announced that they could be at risk after one major announcement made in Labour’s October budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans for a £25.7billion change to employers’ national insurance contributions in last month’s budget,...
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£11.5 Million Lost to UK Online Shopping Fraud Last Christmas
During last year’s festive period, over £11.5 million was lost to online shopping scams in the U.K., with Black Friday serving as a prime target, according to a new report by the National Cyber Security Centre. This marks at least a £1.1 million increase over 2022. Britain’s cyber chief, Richard Horne, says that AI is...
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Amazon partners Asda for store pick-up and returns across UK
During checkout, customers can select their preferred parcel pickup location. Credit: © ASDA. Amazon has partnered British supermarket company Asda to offer its customers parcel pick-up and label-free, box-free returns services at more than 700 Asda Stores across the UK. The new service, available in time for the 2024 holiday season, allows customers to combine...
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Sephora to open 20 new UK stores up to 2027
The expansion is part of Sephora’s strategy to cater to a wider audience. Credit: TY Lim/Shutterstock. French retail brand Sephora is set to increase its physical presence in the UK with plans to open 20 new stores up to 2027. The expansion follows Sephora’s re-entry into the UK market in 2022 after a 17-year absence,...
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Shoppers bemoan taramasalata shortage in UK shops amid strike action
Two industry sources told the Financial Times that the shortages of the Greek mezze dip were caused by industrial action over pay at Bakkavor. Bakkavor is one of the UK’s largest producers of food items such as dips, soups and salads. Staff represented by the Unite union at the firm’s Spalding site in Lincolnshire launched industrial...
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When Black Friday 2024 is, and the best UK deals to look out for
Retailers and shoppers alike are gearing up for what has become one of the biggest dates in the consumer calendar – Black Friday. The late November deal frenzy is the perfect opportunity for many consumers to make the most of cut-price offers and provides a boost to retailers profits in the run-up to Christmas. Although...
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Aldi’s Expansion 11 New UK Stores by Christmas
Aldi is set to open 11 new stores in the UK before Christmas, enhancing accessibility to its offerings. New stores in Sedgley and Castle Douglas are among the first to open this week as part of Aldi’s expansion strategy. The grocer’s investment of £800 million aims to reach a target of 1,500 UK stores. Refurbishments...
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Lidl Plans UK Expansion with New Stores
Lidl is significantly expanding its UK presence with plans to open 10 new stores before Christmas. The move involves a £70m sale and leaseback deal, including 12 new store locations. Key locations for the new openings include Bristol, Devon, and Birmingham. Additional store openings are set for London, enhancing urban accessibility. Lidl is also focused...
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United Kingdom: the most popular department and home stores, 2024 – CEOWORLD magazine
As of the third quarter of 2024, John Lewis has emerged as the most popular home and department store in the United Kingdom, garnering an impressive 77 percent positive opinion from the public. This high approval rating reflects the brand’s commitment to quality, customer service, and a wide selection of products. Following closely in second...
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Tax-free UK shopping can help more than just tourists
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Investors do not remember the UK’s disastrous ‘mini’ Budget of 2022 with much fondness. But former prime minister Liz Truss’s proposed abolition of the country’s “tourist tax” is one swiftly-ditched policy that spurs a sense...
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Full list of Uniqlo stores in UK with brand opening branch in major city
Uniqlo are continuing their expansion across the UK (Credits: In Pictures via Getty Images) Uniqlo are continuing their rollout across the United Kingdom with a new store set to open in a major northern city. This year alone, Uniqlo have opened four new stores across the UK as the brand, which originated in Japan, continues...
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Map shows full list of 10 new Lidl stores opening before the end of 2024
Lidl are ‘constantly scouring the country for new sites’ (Credits: Getty Images) Lidl are set to open a number of new stores across the United Kingdom before the year comes to an end. The German supermarket chain has announced plans for 10 new stores to open their doors this side of Christmas as part of...