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John Lewis launches Christmas ad featuring song 'A Little Love' by Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Celeste
John Lewis
The department store chain's ad focuses on the kindness of the British public during the pandemic
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At-home wine and cheese tasting experience Decent Drop sees 500% growth during pandemic
North West
Before launching, the owner paused a deal to open his own bar
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Government needs to help the hospitality industry recover from lockdown, North West leaders say
NatWest
Restaurant, bar and hotel bosses join BusinessLive and NatWest discussion on what coronavirus restrictions have meant for them
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New Percy Pig products launched by Blackburn-based BBF's M&S collaboration ahead of Christmas
North West
The baker produces 600m products per year
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Company develops “grow your own” insect pods so you can farm a healthy source of protein at home
Food and Drink
The must-have Christmas present for 2020? 3D printed pods retail for £89.99 and are on sale with an insect recipe book
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Devon retailer starts 'cry for help' petition to save small businesses in Lockdown 2.0
Retail
Businesswoman calls on Government to close gap over selling of 'non-essential' items
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High street businesses face fight for survival as new lockdown starts
Retail & High Street
Chief executive of Plymouth City Centre Company says support from shoppers will be vital in run up to Christmas as footfall collapses during Lockdown 2.0
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Amazon creating 900 Christmas jobs at warehouses in Coalville, Kegworth, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Chesterfield
Employment
E-commerce giant also wants to add 400 people to its permanent workforce in the region before the end of the year
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TV star Will Mellor teams up with Staffs firms to encourage people to support small businesses this Christmas
West Midlands
The Two Pints star is backing a new campaign to encourage people to support independent businesses
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500 Christmas jobs being created at huge Marks and Spencer distribution centre
Marks & Spencer
Depot next to the M1 has also hired about 400 permanent staff since the summer
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National lockdown announced in England and furlough scheme extended - business reaction as hospitality sector fears for the future
Coronavirus
Pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops in England will have to close
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Yorkshire bakery giant BBF reveals this year's trending mince pie flavours
Food and Drink
BBF, which has four Uk factories, makes more than 100 million mince pies every year
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Welsh businesses will get post-firebreak details on Monday
Retail & Consumer
First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed that the new set of national restrictions will be revealed
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Profits improving – but Next Plc warns lockdowns could hurt key Christmas period
Retail & High Street
Two week lockdown in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in November, for instance, could hit sales by £57m
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Why Devon and Cornwall is getting ready for the tourism bounceback
South West
Devon and Cornwall's tourism industry is praying for a bumper 2021 just to be able to catch up
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JCB employees to get extra day off as firm marks 75th year
Anthony Bamford
The company is marking its milestone 75th birthday today
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Firebreak row breaks out in Welsh business community over non-essential item goods
Retail & Consumer
While the Federation for Small Businesses supports the Welsh Government's decision to only allow essential items to be sold in supermarkets the Welsh Retail Consortium has attacked the decision
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The Hut Group creates 500 permanent jobs for North West ahead of Christmas after 'rapid growth' in demand for tech division
North West
'There has never been a greater or more important time to invest in the people of Greater Manchester and the surrounding area'
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How you spend your money could make or break a local business, says Ben Cottam
Halloween
The Head of External Affairs, FSB Wales, says now businesses have never needed us as much as they do now  
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Ƶ toy maker strikes game-changing deal with Selfridges in time for Christmas
Selfridges
Plaay was launched by Ben Sharman and his family to redefine the luxury kids gift market with tasteful wooden toys
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Fire-break could save Christmas for businesses says Economy Minister Ken Skates
Wales
But restaurant boss says 'near impossible' to plan for Christmas due to uncertainty over restrictions
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‘The days of fruit bowls are long gone’: How the reopened Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is staying true to its Manchester roots
Hotels
The 270-room hotel officially reopened on October 1, the fourth final Kimpton brand hotel to launch, joining Kimpton London Fitzroy, Kimpton Blythswood Square in Glasgow and Kimpton Charlotte Square in Edinburgh
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Dairy producer creates jobs after securing major Aldi and M&S orders
Food and Drink
Plymouth's Langage Farm sees post lockdown turnaround as supermarkets are bowled over by new high-end products
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