Rishi Sunak on chances of windfall taxes on energy firms
The chancellor has said he is “not naturally attracted” to windfall taxes but he is “pragmatic”. Rishi Sunak told the
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Rishi Sunak threatens energy firms with windfall tax
The chancellor says he rules nothing out if they don’t increase investment in energy projects soon. Read more BBC News
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'No option is off the table' when considering windfall tax on oil and gas firms, chancellor says
The chancellor has said “no option is off the table” when asked about the possibility of a windfall tax on
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Birmingham hospitality firms hope to revive after-works drinks culture
Bars in Birmingham say many office staff are choosing to work from home on Fridays. Read more BBC News
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New energy firms took high risk strategy – report
A report into regulation when 30 energy companies went bust exposes failures by Ofgem. Read more BBC News
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Amazon targets review firms with legal action
The tech giant has accused four companies of flooding its shopping sites with fake reviews. Read more BBC News
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Energy firms face deadline in review of direct debit hikes
Some companies have three weeks to respond to accusations they have set direct debits too high. Read more BBC News
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North Sea oil and gas firms under pressure from government to invest profits into home-grown energy to ‘bring down consumer bills’ | UK News
North Sea oil and gas companies have come under pressure from the government to invest their profits into accelerating domestic
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Number of firms in critical financial distress rises sharply
Begbies Traynor, which publishes regular health checks on the state of British businesses said its “Red Flag Alert” research reflected
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Energy-intensive firms to get electricity bill help
Steel and paper manufacturers are among industries which will receive financial support to pay bills. Read more BBC News
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Brexit import checks delayed again to spare squeezed firms a further cost hit | Politics News
The government is delaying post-Brexit checks on EU imports again, saying it would be wrong to risk fresh disruption during
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Brexit: EU firms ‘lost greater volume of trade than UK exporters’, report finds | Business News
The first year of the UK’s post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union (EU) saw firms on the continent lose
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Protests over water firms dumping sewage in rivers
Campaigners take to rivers across the UK in 12 protests against water companies dumping sewage. Read more BBC News
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Shanghai lockdown: European firms face ‘logistical nightmare’, says business group
Although some firms have restarted operations in Shanghai by having their employees remain on-site, “many companies still face the challenges
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Energy firms urge more help for people struggling with bills
Four major energy firms warn more people will struggle to pay energy bills unless the government intervenes. Read more BBC
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Buyout firms weigh bids for £2bn finance group Together | Business News
The founder of one of Britain’s biggest privately held consumer finance groups is in talks about the sale of a
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Next and finance firms buy JoJo Maman Bebe
There will be no immediate job losses at the baby goods retailer, although its founder will step down. Read more
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Covid: Firms will continue safety measures despite law ease, says FM
Wales’ first minister said he had been “absolutely assured” businesses will continue to carry out Covid-specific risk assessments despite them
Read more Growing anxiety among Scottish firms over economy
A business survey finds record levels of concern among firms over inflation and rising costs. BBC News
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