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Nissan is committing fresh investment to its Sunderland manufacturing operation. Around £170m will support production of the Kicks e-POWER crossover, strengthening the plant’s role in Nissan’s European manufacturing network.
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Chemify is expanding its Glasgow operations through major new investment. The £89.9m programme combines £22m of public support with £67.9m from the company and could create up to 300 skilled jobs.
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LSL has launched a transformation programme targeting £5m annual savings. The property-services group reported higher first-half revenue, profit, and margins while setting out a group-wide efficiency plan.
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Frasers faces investor opposition over its finance chief’s bonus award. Proxy advisers have questioned a £100,000 discretionary payment to Chris Wootton for delivering a new financing package.
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UK grocery sales rose while supermarket unit volumes slipped lower. NIQ says sales increased 1.8% in four weeks to September 5, but volumes declined for the first time since Easter.
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Retail returns failures are leaving online shoppers without proper refunds. A Which? investigation found inconsistent reimbursement of returned goods and standard delivery charges across several major retailers.
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Recruitment platform Jack and Jill has raised $40m for expansion. The London-founded business uses separate AI agents for candidates and employers to identify mutually relevant opportunities.
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KPMG is proposing 200 more UK advisory job cuts nationwide. The consultation includes data, technology, AI, and cybersecurity teams as the Big Four group adjusts capacity to softer demand.
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Employers warn Britain’s labour market remains weak as vacancies fall. Employment specialists are calling attention to lower hiring, SME cost pressures, and persistently high youth unemployment after the latest ONS figures.
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Workplace suicide prevention is becoming an urgent board-level governance priority. MHFA England CEO Sarah McIntosh argues BS 30480 gives employers a framework to connect trained staff, escalation pathways, and executive accountability before workplace support breaks down.