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Boohoo buys Debenhams brand in deal that seals closures of all stores
Retail & High Street
The Manchester firm has sealed a £55m deal for the Debenhams brand, allowing it to move into new markets and segments
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Rail re-opening projects in South and North East get funding of almost £800m
Transport
The next phase of the East West Rail line gets £760m while a project in Northumberland receives £34m
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Prime Minister to hold press conference this afternoon
Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson is expected to make an 'urgent plea' to the nation to stick by the rules
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Next withdraws from race to snap up Arcadia retail empire
Deloitte
Boohoo, Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, and JD Sports are said to be mulling offers as well as online retailer Shein
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AAK acquisition posts strong results ahead of crippling Covid impact as it 'trades its way through'
Company Results
East Sussex-based BD Foods was added to the Hull-headquartered º£½ÇÊÓƵ operations in early 2019
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From The Hut Group to Boohoo - five billionaires behind the retail boom in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Retail & High Street
Consumers buying from their mobile phones 24/7 alongside essential everyday items have helped these business bosses fast become the new retail royalty
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Mike Ashley's retail empire Frasers Group ups stake in Hugo Boss
Retail
The NUFC owner's retail empire says it intends to be a supportive stakeholder of the luxury fashion firm
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High street giant WH Smith warns of worst month despite strong Christmas
Retail & High Street
So far in January the company's sales can only muster 46% of the figures it was achieving this time last year
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Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods records exceedingly good lockdown sales as families are forced to eat at home
Company Results
The company said the vast majority of its grocery brands have continued to see 'substantial growth'
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Shell pulls out of Humber Bank green jet fuel development to focus on own tech
Industrial
Blow for Altalto Immingham in fundraising drive as key fuel partner withdraws
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Blackstone in talks to buy Butlin's and Haven Holidays' owner Bourne Leisure
Leisure & Touism
If completed, the deal could safeguard thousands of jobs in a sector devastated by the pandemic
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Slippers and socks lead soaring sales for Cornish clothing brand Seasalt
South West
The Cornwall-based retailer, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year, has ridden out the pandemic so far because of strong online presence and strong Cornish identity
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iMist to open North West and Wales offices after £4.5m investment from Foresight
North West
The firm has big plans, and hopes to enter the US market this year too
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How a bond between sisters helped launched the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's first sugar free online shop
Retail & Consumer
Sophie and Gracie Tyrell have launched The Squirrel Sisters sugar-free shop
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Businesses facing 'desperate situation' and need more help, British Chambers say
Chamber of Commerce
Business group highlights huge problems facing a range of businesses and says they cannot wait for help until March's Budget
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Card Factory warns of covenant breach risk as lockdowns heavily impact sales
Retail & High Street
The Wakefield firm says enforced store closures have prohibited openings for 37% of the year's trading days
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Seven rules for business meetings and other work questions answered
Coronavirus
BusinessLive takes a close look at the guidance on meetings, business and travel during the roadmap for lockdown easing in England.
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What the M&S buyout means for Jaeger
Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer has confirmed the purchase Jaegar - what next for the fashion brand.
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Gateley management optimistic after strong six months
Company Results
The number of fee earners within the business rose to 785, from 706 the previous year
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Brittany Ferries unveils gigantic new gas driven vessel
Transport
Salamanca has taken to the water at a shipyard in China and will enter service between the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Europe in 2022
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Unite announces rent cut for students amid third national lockdown in England
Unite
Students are also being given a four-week extension of their tenancy agreement at the end of the third academic term
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Major expansion of dormant assets scheme set to provide a £800m º£½ÇÊÓƵ recovery boost
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The Dormant Assets Scheme has already released more than £700m for good causes across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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New Business Secretary appointed after Alok Sharma moved to climate conference role
Politics
Kwasi Kwarteng will step up to take charge of the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with Anne-Marie Trevelyan also joining the department
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Beard Construction boss retires after 70 years in business
Construction
Alan Beard joined the family-run company in 1950 at the age of 17
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