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Petrol driver shortage: No improvement in supplies, say retailers

Industry body, the PRA, says more than a quarter of its members still have no petrol or diesel.

A competition watchdog has “reasonable grounds to suspect one or more breaches of competition law”.

The government announces the support as other schemes, including furlough, close.

Firms still relying on the scheme, which has protected the wages of millions, call for support as it closes.

The indebted Chinese property giant is said to have missed more payments to overseas investors.

The fast fashion retailer saw pre-tax profits hit by high shipping costs in the six months to 31 August.

Property prices have risen at 10% or more a year for each of the last five months, the Nationwide says.

Household spending drove economic growth at a faster pace than previously estimated during spring.

The happiness industry has grown in popularity during the pandemic but it’s not without its critics.

Tech firm CEO Jeff Lawson warns bosses not to make hasty judgements about their employees.