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Byker JT Parrish store to house Indian Consulate

Byker JT Parrish store to house Indian Consulate

BBC High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami unveiled a plaque at the former JT Parrish store A former Tyneside department store is to house an Indian government consulate. JT Parrish traded on Shields Road in Byker from 1921 until its closure in the mid-1980s. In recent years it has housed students, although its ground floor is currently...

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Here’s the full list of Homebase stores that are closing for good

Here’s the full list of Homebase stores that are closing for good

Over the past few years, some of the UK’s most beloved brands have seen massive upheaval. From new openings from the likes of Aldi and Costco to store closures by Wilko, M&S, Boots and Next, some of the country’s most recognisable retailers are adapting to new trends and markets.  Back in October, Homebase, known for its...

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Smart shopping tips to maximize savings this Labor Day weekend

Smart shopping tips to maximize savings this Labor Day weekend

WASHINGTON (TND) — Labor Day Weekend is approaching and Americans strapped for cash are looking to make their dollars stretch. “Labor Day is one of the best three-day weekends for sales,” explainedTrae Bodge, a smart shopping expert. She said you will see good deals on mattresses, appliances, furniture, clothes, and shoes this holiday weekend. You’re...

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How to get Oasis tickets for 2025 UK and Ireland reunion tour

How to get Oasis tickets for 2025 UK and Ireland reunion tour

Liam and Noel Gallagher are getting back together for Oasis’s long-awaited reunion with a worldwide tour in 2025. The Britpop band, who split nearly 15 years ago and released their chart-topping album Definitely Maybe around three decades ago, announced the series of dates will kick off at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The UK and Ireland tour...

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UK Regulator Closes Probe Into Apple and Google App Stores, Citing Shifting Priorities

UK Regulator Closes Probe Into Apple and Google App Stores, Citing Shifting Priorities

LONDON — The U.K. competition regulator has closed its investigations into Apple’s App store and Google’s Play Store on the grounds of shifting “administrative priorities” as it prepares to rollout stronger enforcement powers over tech companies.   The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into Apple in 2021 following complaints from developers over the...

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Seasonal shopping surges jeopardize worker safety. AI can change that

Seasonal shopping surges jeopardize worker safety. AI can change that

  How can companies prepare warehouse and factory workers to embrace a future powered by AI and automation? Warehouses are under pressure to respond to booming e-commerce volumes, ultra-efficient supply chains and the ever-increasing need to manage costs, while setting higher sustainability and personal safety goals. There is an urgent need to revolutionize product fulfillment...

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Ethnic minority shop owners targeted in UK riots fear more attacks

Ethnic minority shop owners targeted in UK riots fear more attacks

As rioters went on the attack in dozens of British towns and cities recently, some targeted businesses belonging to ethnic minority Britons. The unrest began in the aftermath of a fatal stabbing attack in Southport that killed three young girls, which agitators misleadingly blamed on a Muslim migrant. As disinformation about the suspect travelled at...

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Shoppers bring boost to retail thanks to summer sales and good weather

Shoppers bring boost to retail thanks to summer sales and good weather

Retail sales bounced back last month, official figures show, fueled by summer discounts and excitement around major sporting events such as the European football championship. Sales volumes rose 0.5 per cent in July, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. The figures are a recovery from a sales slump which retailers blamed on uncertainty...

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Number of U.K. Vape Shops Up in 2023

Number of U.K. Vape Shops Up in 2023

The number of vape shops in the United Kingdom increased significantly last year, according to a reports in The Independent citing a survey by the Local Data Co. (LDC). The country currently has 3,573 specialist vape shops, 233 more than at the start of 2023. This compares with an increase of 61 shops in 2022...

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United Kingdom Offshore Decommissioning Market Size is Expected to Reach US$ 2.40 Billion by 2031, Report by CoherentMI

United Kingdom Offshore Decommissioning Market Size is Expected to Reach US$ 2.40 Billion by 2031, Report by CoherentMI

CMI The United Kingdom offshore decommissioning market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1.30 Bn in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period 2024-2031, as highlighted in a new report published by CoherentMI. Companies overviewed in this report such as Acteon Group Limited, Topicus Finan BV, Tetra Technologies Inc., Allseas...