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Pret A Manger To Open Stores In Tesco Supermarkets

The coffee and sandwich chain said it will open the first of four shops in June at Tesco’s Kensington supermarket.

Planning Reforms ‘Must Encourage Housing Developments In More Affordable Areas’

The Planning Bill is designed to create a simpler, faster and more modern planning system.

Royal Mail Tests Drone Deliveries To Isles Of Scilly

Parcels will be flown to the islands’ airport by drones, which can carry up to 220lb of mail at a time – equivalent to…

Britain Set For Best Growth Since Second World War, Says Bank Of England

The Bank hiked its outlook for 2021 growth to 7.25%, up from its previous prediction of 5%.

‘Strong’ Jump In Construction Activity As Covid Restrictions Ease Further

The closely followed IHS Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded a score of 61.6 in April.

Furlough Claims Fell In March As Economy Prepared To Reopen

The Government has paid out more than £61 billion under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in the last 14 months.

Business Group Calls For Reform Of Skills System

Employers need a greater say on what skills training is needed, according to the report.

Blinken Says US-UK Free Trade Deal Will Take ‘Some Time’ To Agree

The US Secretary of State said President Joe Biden was determined to ensure the gains of the Good Friday Agreement are protected.

Surge In Cyber Attacks Leads To ‘Massive Cost’ For Manufacturers – Report

Cyber criminals have been exploiting the emergency working measures brought in by firms as a result of the virus crisis, said Make UK.

Liberty Steel Hires Team To Accelerate Overhaul After Greensill Collapse

The company was thrown into crisis when its financial backer Greensill went bust, putting some 5,000 UK jobs in jeopardy.

Ikea Launches Delayed Project To Buy Back Old Furniture

The retailer wants customers to sell back items that they no longer need in return for a voucher worth up to £250 to spend…

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UK Announces £1 Billion Of Trade With India

The Prime Minister will attend a virtual meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Uber And Arrival Confirm Deal To Produce Electric Vehicles

The Arrival Car is expected to go into production in 2023.

Odeon Confirms Plans To Reopen On May 17

The cinema chain said the vast majority of sites will reopen as Covid-19 restrictions ease in England.

Travelodge To Create 360 Jobs With 17 New Hotels Planned

The hotel chain said it expects to open the new sites by the summer.

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