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Govt’s promise to level up UK ‘threatens the country’s poorest’, think tank warns
“It is really important to remember in all this that, while high paid jobs are unevenly spread, low paid jobs, and indeed poverty, are not,” a top think tank has warned.
Tesco profits to hit £2.6 billion as 1,600 jobs at supermarket chain at risk
Supermarket staff were on the frontline during the pandemic ensuring people could get access to food and other essentials.
Irish port celebrates ‘good Brexit’ as ships avoid Britain
Rosslare port saw a 371 per cent yearly increase in European freight volumes since Brexit came into force.
Cuthbert’s revenge: M&S concedes after family-run chocolatier accuses retailer of copying design
“It was clear they had copied my design and I was extremely disappointed that a British institution believed this was OK.”
Together Energy becomes 26th energy company in 5 months to collapse
It leaves 176,000 needing a new supplier.
One in three business owners fear their company will close this year due to Brexit
And almost three-quarters said their company had seen zero benefit from the UK's departure from the EU.
Restaurant owner takes French items off menu due to ‘mean’ Brexit approach
“The approach of our friends and neighbours in Europe has been disappointing, with the leadership in France in particular showing a mean and rather childish attitude to any future relationship," the restaurant owner argued.
Trade with India will boost economy by paltry 0.12% – Govt’s own analysis reveals
Despite the seemingly tiny benefit, Tory secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan promised New Delhi “everything is on the table”, including loosening access for Indian citizens to come to the UK.
Brexit will add to rising costs, UK manufacturers warn amid cry for EU migrants
Company leaders said Brexit is one of their biggest concerns – with key issues being a lack of access to EU migrants.