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• US Federal Reserve says rate rise 'appropriate' soon

  26-01-2022 21:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US central bank is under pressure to rein in rapid price increases in the US.
  
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• Covid fraud: Rishi Sunak denies writing off stolen support funds

  26-01-2022 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak says the government will "do everything we can" to recover billions stolen by fraudsters.
  
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• Jack Monroe hails inflation-measure shake-up

  26-01-2022 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The food poverty campaigner had complained that official figures failed to reflect price rises for the poorest.
  
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• Sainsbury's and John Lewis asks shoppers and staff to keep wearing masks

  26-01-2022 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Lewis, Waitrose and Morrisons will also ask customers to keep wearing masks in their shops when Plan B rules end.
  
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• Watchdog investigates £1.9bn National Express & Stagecoach tie-up

  26-01-2022 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Competition and Markets Authority said it will look into the proposed £1.9bn merger of the two transport firms.
  
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• Bentley pledges £2.5bn for Crewe plant in electric cars move

  26-01-2022 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The luxury car maker will make its first electric car at its plant in Crewe, bosses confirm.
  
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• Oatly ads banned over 'misleading' environmental claims

  26-01-2022 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Advertising Standards Authority has told the oat milk brand to watch its wording on the environment.
  
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• Boohoo starts production at new Leicester factory

  26-01-2022 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The retailer also plans to use the site as a training facility after a review found "many failings".
  
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• CIOs spending more time on innovation than ever before

  26-01-2022 11:00
  
  However, despite increased efforts less than a third describe innovation as part of company culture London 26th January, 2022: CIOs are spending more time on innovation, with three quarters stating they have increased innovation efforts, according to the 2021 Global CIO Survey from Logicalis, a global provider of IT solutions. The study, which questions 1,000 CIOs from around the world, finds that despite a strong focus on innovation, just 27% of CIOs describe innovation as...Source: RealWire
  
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• Warning shipping delay problems to continue this year

  26-01-2022 10:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Global product shortages and shipping disruption show no signs of easing, study finds.
  
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• Pet spending boom continues despite rising cost of living

  26-01-2022 10:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pets at Home says it does not expect people to cut back on pet spending as cost of living rises.
  
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• Pandemic and Great Resignation has led to Greater Demand for Freelancers

  26-01-2022 10:37
  
  In 2021, nearly half (45%) of freelancers saw an increase in demand as a result of Covid-19 and the Great Resignation Almost three quarters (72%) of freelancers say they are now happier than when in full-time employment London, 26th January 2022 – COVID-19 has completely disrupted how businesses source talent in the UK, with companies increasingly seeking freelance workers to fill the growing vacancies caused by the Great Resignation and to benefit from additional specialist...Source: Real
  
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• Key worker pay falling behind price rises, says TUC

  26-01-2022 09:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It will be a "hammer blow" to morale if pay fails to keep up with inflation, the trades union body says.
  
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• IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender

  26-01-2022 05:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officials say the decision poses risks to financial stability and consumer protection in the country.
  
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• Global chip shortage: US says firms' stocks have plunged

  26-01-2022 05:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The shortage of semiconductors is continuing to have a major impact on industries around the world.
  
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• The rejected Dragons' Den contestant now making millions

  26-01-2022 01:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From being rejected on Dragons' Den to making millions, Alex Savelli shares his secrets to success.
  
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• Major legal changes needed for driverless car era

  26-01-2022 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company behind the driving system would be responsible, rather than the driver says Law Commission.
  
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• Why Italy's new president could make or break economy

  26-01-2022 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Foreign investors are hoping for a candidate who will ensure political stability.
  
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