High street bosses press chancellor to cut youth employment costs
Tesco, Costa Coffee, the Co-op and other leading retailers met John Healey at No 11 to seek a higher national insurance threshold and relief on business rates.
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Poundland confirms rescue talks as owners hunt for a buyer
Poundland has confirmed it is negotiating with potential buyers over a rescue deal, while the Usdaw union warns the chain could enter administration if a management buyout fails.
TFG London probes cyber-attack on Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles as H&M examines separate hack claim
TFG London is investigating a cyber-security incident that affected its Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles brands, while H&M looks into a separate hack claim from a group previously linked to attacks on the FBI and Ticketmaster.
HMV to shut Oxford Street flagship in 2027, blaming rent doubling
HMV has confirmed it will close its flagship Oxford Street shop in March 2027, a move affecting more than 50 staff, after landlords proposed doubling the rent on the site.
Boots enters its 178th year under new ownership after £7bn deal
Wittington Investments, the holding company of Canada's Weston family, has agreed a £7bn takeover of Boots, with store upgrades, the Advantage card and healthcare expansion in focus.
Asos breach: Hackers hold detailed profiles of millions of customers
The retailer updated customers after BBC News told it cyber criminals had made contact with a sample of stolen data showing the breach went beyond the basic contact details Asos had previously said might have been accessed.