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Business rates for small shops could increase by 300 per cent under new proposal

The body representing independent traders – the lifeblood of town and village centres nationwide – fears Chancellor Rachel Reeves will adopt a proposal put...

P&O owner to attend summit despite row over Louise Haigh’s comments

P&O Ferries owner, DP World, will now attend the UK's investment summit on Monday, despite a row over a minister's criticism of the firm.It...

P&O owner to attend UK investment summit despite minister’s criticism

DP World, the parent firm of P&O Ferries, will attend the government’s international investment summit on Monday.There were reports the company had pulled out...

Bath Christmas Market hopes to boost trade for small businesses

Getty ImagesMr Roper added: “It’s fantastic news for the city’s economy that we have a record number of local traders signed up, as the...

The ruling classes are in denial over the true state of our economy

It’s not that any one month’s data should necessarily fill us with...

Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs amid worker strike and financial losses

Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs - 10% of its workforce - as...

How a £1bn P&O Ferries row dealt the latest blow to Starmer’s investment summit

Ministers will be hoping that the glamour of the event will wash...

P&O Ferries’ owner pulls news of £1bn port investment after ministers criticise firm

DP World, the Dubai-based owner of P&O Ferries, has put the announcement of a reported £1bn investment in the UK on hold after fierce...

‘Ambitious R&D Growth Target Needed in Budget to Drive UK Innovation’

The Chancellor should set a target of 5% annual real-term growth in private research and development (R&D) investment over the next three years in...

Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms

Ministers are considering a tax raid of up to £3bn on the gambling sector as Rachel Reeves casts around for funds to shore up...

Labour’s investment summit is dead on arrival

Next, it has been overshadowed by the looming Budget. The Government has...

P&O Ferries owner pulls £1bn UK investment after Rayner attack

However, Kevin Hollinrake, the shadow business secretary, said DP World’s reversal was...

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