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One in seven shops lie empty after lockdown

Research suggests the number of shop vacancies has risen again, with the North of England worse hit.

The tech giant may be entering a “golden age” as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.

Hundreds of crew members will be out of work after losing access to a £32m market, ministers are warned.

The fast food giant saw sales and profits recover strongly in the first three months of the year.

The economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2021 helped by heavy government spending on Covid aid.

The airline had said strike actions were “extraordinary circumstances”, so it did not have to pay compensation.

The telecoms giant is in “early discussions” with a number of potential partners.

Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic.

A new authentication scheme is launching in the UK to help spot counterfeit trainers.

Tina Chen explains how it can be tough starting a business on your own in a new country.