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Danone Recalls Irish‑Made Baby Formula Amid Widening Toxin Contamination Concerns

Batches of Danone infant formula and follow‑on formula exported from Ireland are being recalled over concerns they could contain a…

Bank of England Accelerates Leeds Expansion Amid Cost-Cutting Drive

The Bank of England is fast-tracking the expansion of its Leeds operations as part of a wider programme to reduce…

Poundland Closes 149 Stores and Cuts 2,200 Jobs Amid Turnaround Efforts

Poundland has shut 149 stores and cut 2,200 jobs as part of a major restructuring aimed at stabilising the discount…

Employment Tribunal Rules “Old” Comment on IT Skills Not Age Discrimination

Calling a colleague “old” due to their struggles with computer skills does not automatically amount to age discrimination, an employment…

UK Inflation Rises Over Christmas, Driven by Tobacco and Airfare Costs

UK inflation increased for the first time in five months over the Christmas period, driven by higher tobacco prices following…

UK MPs Back Boost for British Businesses Developing Plastic Alternatives

MPs have thrown their weight behind calls for greater Government support for British businesses developing alternatives to plastic packaging, as…