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Waitrose plots 100 convenience stores in £1bn push to win back shoppers from M&S

It marks a major turning point for Waitrose, which has not opened any...

FTSE 100 live: Blue-chips make small gain at the open as UK public borrowing increases

About Oliver Haill Oliver has been writing about companies and markets since the early 2000s, cutting his teeth as a financial journalist...

Government borrowing surges to £3.1bn as Reeves faces growing pressure to raise taxes

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailGovernment borrowing surged by...

UK government borrowing hits higher than expected £3.1bn in July

Strong spending on public services and welfare pushed government borrowing to £3.1bn last month, more than double its level in the same month a...

Cost of public services drives up government borrowing

Getty ImagesThe rising cost of public services and benefits has driven government borrowing to higher levels than expected in July, official figures show.Borrowing, the...

Mortgage rates fall to lowest price in nearly two years

A pricing war amongst banks and building societies has seen mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in nearly two years.The rates are now...

Costain profits double to £17m in first half

On the back of the strong performance and cash position, chief executive Alex Vaughan announced a £10m share buy-back to start with immediate effect. Revenue...

Waitrose to open 100 convenience shops in £1bn investment drive

Waitrose is planning to open 100 convenience stores over the next five years as part of a £1bn-plus investment in new outlets and shop...

7-Eleven: Japan convenience store giant targeted by rival chain

Getty ImagesAs the business grew, 7-Eleven began offering franchises outside the US.In 1974, Japanese retail firm Ito-Yokado struck a deal to open the country's...

Red-hot rents for homes start to cool as tenants struggle

BBCIn Derby, despite the proximity to Nottingham, rents are increasing. Imogen Pearson said the intensity of competition had been ridiculous. She said she had...

Just Eat advert that depicted McDonald’s broke junk food code

An advert for the takeaway delivery service Just Eat that featured a McDonald’s burger has been banned for not taking sufficient care to ensure...

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