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Former Iceland boss to set up alternative high street review
News | 18 June 2013The former boss of Iceland and Wickes has launched an alternative review of the high street after becoming frustrated with the current Government backed programme Bill Grimsey the stores former chief executive told BBC Breakfast he wanted to see town centre commissions that bring together housing education leisure and shops...More > -
Inflation to remain high
News | 18 June 2013A pick up in price hikes will underline the pressure on consumers today as rising fuel and air fares keep inflation stubbornly high Consumer Prices Index CPI inflation is expected to have risen to 2 6 in May from a better than expected 2 4 in April It is anticipated...More > -
Paddy Power wins landmark appeal
News | 18 June 2013Bookmaker Paddy Power has won an appeal against a councils refusal to allow it to open a betting shop because of crime concerns In what is believed to be the first case of its kind in the UK Newham Council in east London rejected Paddy Powers licence application for a...More > -
Heathrow bosses urge expansion
News | 18 June 2013Expanding Heathrow would be cheaper quicker and better for the economy than creating a new hub airport according to a report brought out by Heathrows bosses Additional capacity at Heathrow would also be better for passengers and create more jobs than a new hub airport at Stansted or in the...More > -
Whitbread continues double digit growth as Costa continues to perform
News | 18 June 2013Hotel and restaurant group Whitbread as seen continued double digit sales growth in the first quarter of its financial year with group sales up 13 8 Sales at Whitbreads standout brand Costa grew 24 8 with like for like sales growth of 8 benefitting from the colder weather and the...More > -
40 people rescued from Chessington ride
News | 17 June 2013Scores of people including children have had to be rescued after becoming stranded on a theme park ride Emergency services were called to Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey shortly after 5pm yesterday by which time those on board the Rameses Revenge ride had already spent an hour suspended 20ft...More > -
Small Business confidence "highest in three years"
News | 17 June 2013Confidence among small businesses has increased to the highest level in three years according to a new report by the Federation of Small Businesses FSB A survey of over 2 400 firms showed more expected to hire staff in the coming months The federation urged the Chancellor to build on...More > -
Lack of confidence in "fit note" scheme
News | 17 June 2013The Government has been urged to call a summit of employers and the medical profession after claims that employers have lost faith in the fit note programme A survey by the EEF manufacturers organisation and Westfield Health revealed that improvements in sickness absence levels in recent years had levelled out...More > -
Twistable wine corks launched
News | 17 June 2013The original wine cork could be set for a relaunch with a new twistable and re sealable version that could do away with the corkscrew The Helix cork and accompanying bottle have a thread finish to allow drinkers to twist the stopper open and closed again creating an airtight barrier...More > -
Cath Kidson to open London flagship store
News | 14 June 2013Fashion and homewares retailer Cath Kidston is set to open a new flagship store in Londons Piccadilly Opening in early December and marking the companys 20th anniversary the 7 070 square foot store will be located next to Fortnum Mason and at three storeys will be four times the size...More >
