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Bank cautions over soaring prices and supply chain hit to growth

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Rail freight ‘has never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage

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Shoppers in Canterbury

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers will set own contactless limits

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Retailers warn of potential Christmas tree shortage

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Royal Mail sees costs rise but confident in profits thanks to parcel boost

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Bulb and Ovo take steps to deter new customers from joining

French Connection

French Connection in takeover talks after £29m approach

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UK food supply chain urges action to avoid panic buying to get through winter

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Uber Eats snatches Shell deal from Deliveroo to grow grocery business

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Nationwide kicks off hunt for new boss amid clean sweep at the top

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Private sector growth slows to seven-month low over supply chain disruption

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Taiwan could face China opposition as it seeks membership of Pacific trade group

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Everyman cinemas hoping for James Bond boost as admissions recover

Cash-strapped students are being warned to watch out for money mule recruiters

‘Mule’ regret it: Cash-strapped students warned to avoid ‘easy money’ adverts

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City centre pubs enjoy boost from office workers but job shortages bite

Ever Given

Revenue held back by shortages and Suez blockage, says sofa seller DFS

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Epic chief: Apple will not let Fortnite back until case ends