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B&M discount chain doubles its annual profits

The retailer reports group pre-tax profits of £525.4m, thanks to strong trading during lockdowns.

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Mezcal producers hope to toast brighter future

Makers of the Mexican spirit mezcal have had a tough lockdown, but hope to see sales rise again.

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CEO Secrets: ‘Have a Plan B in case things don’t work out’

Make a contingency plan for your business at the start, says teeth-whitening boss Natalie Quail.

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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC’s Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

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Growing hate crime against Asian Americans

The BBC’s Michelle Fleury looks at the problem of hate crime directed at Asian Americans in the US.

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Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?

Are businesses doing enough to tackle racial inequalities in the boardroom and workplace?

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Senior MP demands answers for leaseholders

Clive Betts asks why new guidance for leaseholders selling or remortgaging flats is not being followed.

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Biden budget: President sets out $6tn spending plan

The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two.

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Calories on menus ‘will cost thousands of pounds’

Restaurants want plans to display calorie totals delayed as the sector recovers from the pandemic.

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Homes set to be heated by sewage plants in future

Heat from industry and warmth from the sea feature in advice to government on future home heating.