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Food production in the UK at risk of moving overseas, warns industry

A retail group says shortages of drivers and other staff mean the sector is “just on the edge of coping”.

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China’s media cracks down on ‘effeminate’ styles

The media regulator says it will shun “vulgar influencers” while casting a spotlight on stars’ pay.

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Amazon offers punctual staff £50 for turning up

The online shopping giant says it will give a bonus to workers at some sites for good attendance.

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Top Gun and Mission: Impossible films delayed due to US Covid spike

Tom Cruise’s movies are put on hold as studios fear a recent US Covid spike will deter cinemagoers.

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Gym Group sees demand surge as young people lack space at home

Gym Group says it has seen a “rapid recovery” in membership numbers and plans to open 40 more sites.

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JD Sports perplexed by Footasylum deal knockback

The competition watchdog says it still has concerns the merger could lead to a worse deal for shoppers.

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Why picking a good company name is a tricky business

With the number of new start-ups soaring they all have to choose a name for themselves.

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Covid: Report finds big rises in garden furniture prices

Consumer group Which? says one retailer raised the price of a shed by 155% during the past two years.

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Hire UK workers to drive lorries, minister tells firms

The business secretary rejects calls to relax immigration rules as companies struggle to fill vacancies.

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House prices: Demand changes, not tax waiver, pushed prices up

The stamp duty holiday did not cause rising house prices, the Resolution Foundation think tank says.