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  06-02-2017 01:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News visits the winner of "Britain's Favourite Market" to see how these community cornerstones are coping in the competitive world of modern retail.
  
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• Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries

  21-08-2026 00:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
  
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• Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears

  20-08-2026 22:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US wine and spirits.
  
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• Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back

  20-08-2026 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years
  
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• Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

  20-08-2026 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".
  
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• Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory

  20-08-2026 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.
  
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• Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog

  20-08-2026 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.
  
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• Thousands helped with back to school costs

  20-08-2026 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.
  
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• Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday

  20-08-2026 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.
  
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• Wirral families supported with cost of school uniforms

  20-08-2026 12:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  For the past 14 years, Wirral Free Uniforms for Schools (FUSS) has provided good quality school uniforms for free, as many parents struggle to afford new uniforms for the coming term.
  
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• Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel

  20-08-2026 12:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
  
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• US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade

  20-08-2026 08:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.
  
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• Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

  20-08-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
  
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• Little Moons co-founder: Don't wait for your product to be perfect

  20-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The mochi ice cream company co-founder shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.
  
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• India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market

  20-08-2026 01:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.
  
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• I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how

  20-08-2026 01:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.
  
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• US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds

  19-08-2026 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
  
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• 81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown

  19-08-2026 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.
  
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• Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

  19-08-2026 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
  
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• Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved

  19-08-2026 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The digital bank said all of its services were now "back up and running"
  
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• Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close

  19-08-2026 17:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.
  
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• Track defect found near derailment site - report

  19-08-2026 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.
  
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• Overhaul for Belfast cranes ahead of major contract

  19-08-2026 14:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is part of an investment of almost £100m as Harland & Wolff's Spanish owners prepare it for a major defence contract.
  
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• Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis

  19-08-2026 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
  
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• OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack

  19-08-2026 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.
  
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• Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

  19-08-2026 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
  
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• Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut

  19-08-2026 09:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
  
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• The critical tech staying safe by going underground

  19-08-2026 01:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
  
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• 'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted

  19-08-2026 01:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.
  
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• Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

  19-08-2026 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.
  
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