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1 day ago | 
insidermedia.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
According to the Independent Water Commission review published on 3 June, the water sector in England and Wales is "failing and needs stronger regulation to better protect billpayers and the environment." In the much-anticipated interim report, the problems in the water industry are the "fault of companies, the government and industry regulators." Sir Jon Cunliffe, the chair of the commission said: “There is no simple, single change, no matter how radical, that will deliver the fundamental...
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1 day ago | 
insidermedia.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
Amazon has committed to improving the way it tackles fake reviews by cracking down on sellers using them to boost product ratings, following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA says that ending the affliction of fake reviews is a priority due to the influence they have over customers. According to the competition watchdog, around 90 per cent of consumers use reviews when making purchasing decisions.
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2 days ago | 
insidermedia.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
From Iceland closures to a slump in profits Dr Martens, Insider rounds up everything that happened on the high streets this week. MusgravesThis week, a report showed that wholesale carrier Musgraves makes a ten-figure annual contribution to Northern Ireland's economy. Growing Good Business: An Economic and Social Impact Report, prepared by economists at Grant Thornton on behalf of Musgrave NI, showed the impact of its retail, wholesale and foodservice business on Northern Ireland.
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2 days ago | 
insidermedia.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
The government announced a reform to pensions today with its new Pension Schemes Bill set to shake up the system. The bill is "designed to support working people plan for their retirement by making pensions simpler to understand, easier to manage, and drive better value over the long term - delivering on the Plan for Change to put more money into people's pockets" Here is everything you need to know. What is the new Pension Schemes Bill?
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2 days ago | 
insidermedia.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
From the Vodafone-Three merger to the acquisition of Mitie Group, Insider rounds up the most memorable deals that happened across the UK this week. 1. Vodafone UK and Three UK merger It was announced this week that the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK has completed. VodafoneThree, the newly combined business, is 51 per cent owned by Vodafone and 49 per cent by the holdings company of former Three owner CK Hutchison.
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3 days ago | 
insidermedia.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
Once a high-street staple, the iconic UK fashion brand, Topshop, is poised to make a return to the high streets, with plans for permanent standalone stores now officially underway. Speaking to the fashion business magazine, Drapers, Topshop managing director Michelle Wilson revealed that the brand is actively working on re-establishing its physical presence in the UK. “We will have a permanent store presence at some point,” Wilson said.
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4 days ago | 
insidermedia.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
Bank of Scotland has named the most expensive streets to live on, with Ann Street regarded as Edinburgh's most expensive address. Edinburgh Evening News named the 17 'poshest' and most expensive streets to live on in 2025, which we have below along with its average house price since 2019. Edinburgh's most expensive streets 2025:1. Ann Street, Edinburgh, EH4Average house price is £1.8m 2. Regent Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7Average house price is £1.6m3. Wester Coates Avenue, Edinburgh.
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4 days ago | 
insidermedia.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
In 2024, we published the wealthiest sports stars in the UK, based on The Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List. Sir Lewis Hamilton took the top position at the time, with an estimated fortune of £350m, followed by Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy who was valued at £225m. Now for 2025, we look at how the athletes' rankings and wealth may have changed in the past 12 months, and who has left the 40 under 40 sports leaderboard. 4. Harry Kane - £100m His value has increased £25m in the last 12 months.
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4 days ago | 
foodsafety.einnews.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
A number of local Leeds restaurants and cafés have a food hygiene rating of one or below, meaning major and urgent improvements are necessary. The Food Standards Agency inspects pubs, restaurants, cafés and more around the UK to ensure an establishment's food hygiene levels meet its standards. Inspectors assess businesses based on three different areas: hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building, and the management of food safety.
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4 days ago | 
insidermedia.com | Jennifer O'Keeffe
Taking place from 14 June to 13 July 2025, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will see 32 of the globe's leading teams gather in the US for the inaugural edition of the competition. The qualifying clubs feature from AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA, and include the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City, Juventus and Inter Miami, and the winners are set to earn up to $125m (£92.58m).
