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Supermarket giant Morrisons will close 103 outlets across the UK this year — including cafés, florists, pharmacies and convenience stores — in its latest effort to streamline operations and refocus investment on core areas of growth.

Morrisons to shut 103 outlets including cafés, florists and pharmacies in major restructure

Morrisons to close 103 outlets — including cafés, florists and pharmacies — as part of a restructuring plan to refocus investment and cut costs.

Government borrowing surges to £20bn in September as Reeves faces mounting pressure ahead of tax-heavy Budget

‘Henrys’ braced for harsher Budget as analysts warn effective tax rate could exceed 60%

Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing in London in 2026 as race with Uber and Lyft intensifies

Reeves to announce £6bn ‘blitz on business bureaucracy’ ahead of tax-heavy Budget

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In online spaces overflowing with formulaic copywriting, posting for the sake of posting, and polished strategy — the perfect Instagram feeds — audiences have grown weary of perfection.

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In online spaces overflowing with formulaic copywriting, posting for the sake of posting, and polished strategy — the perfect Instagram feeds — audiences have grown weary of perfection.

Pete Mills, founder and chief executive of Crysp Ltd, has been named a ‘One to Watch’ in the prestigious LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2025, following a year of exceptional growth and innovation for the Bradford-based technology firm.

Crysp founder named ‘One to Watch’ in LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders

Bradford entrepreneur Pete Mills, founder of safety tech firm Crysp, has been named a ‘One to Watch’ in LDC’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders, recognising the company’s rapid growth and expanding international footprint.

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More than 6 billion people are now online, and social media has officially become a “supermajority” medium, according to the new Digital 2026 report from Meltwater and We Are Social.

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Emma, the UK-based personal finance app known for helping users take control of their money, has unveiled a powerful suite of enhanced budgeting tools. Designed to offer smarter financial insights, streamline everyday spending, and even improve credit scores, these updates reflect a growing demand for dynamic, user-centric money management solutions.

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