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Fuel duty rise will damage growth
The Government's proposed 3p-a-litre rise in fuel duty will only bring in just over half the expected extra tax revenue due to the job losses and damage to growth it would create, said a report prepared for the FairFuelUK group.
October31stFord workers face job loss threat
Staff losing their jobs due to the closure of Ford's Transit factory will receive help from the Government.
October29thCat in six-mile trip next to engine
A cat seeking shelter from the cold had a lucky escape after what animal rescue officers described as a
October26thHistoric Welsh coal mine to close
All 270 workers at a colliery in Wales' Neath Valley are expected to lose their jobs as its owners are planning to suspend mining activities, due to challenging market conditions.
October24th32 shops close per day, says survey
A slump in consumer spending has resulted in more than 30 shops closing every day in the UK, a survey has revealed.
October22ndRecession 'affecting men's health'
Men's mental health has declined because of the threat of unemployment in the recession, a new study has shown.
October19th66 people chasing every retail job
Unemployed youngsters are having job applications in the retail sector dismissed within hours of submission, according to new research.
October18thAbseiling owner in pet puppy rescue
A man bravely abseiled down into an old quarry to rescue a pet puppy that had become stranded on a ledge.
October16thJobs risk on Santander-RBS collapse
Thousands of jobs are under threat after a deal for Santander to buy hundreds of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) branches collapsed, according to reports.
October16thOwners 'feeding dogs toxic foods'
A significant proportion of UK dog owners do not realise feeding their dogs certain human foods can be extremely harmful, according to a new study by Pedigree.
October15thThomas Cook to cut hundreds of jobs
Around 430 Thomas Cook jobs are at risk following the struggling tour operator's decision to slash costs by cutting its aircraft fleet.
October11thCanny cat found after six years
A cat that went missing six years ago has been reunited with its owner after she found him walking in the street.
October10thHoneymoon cancelled to save pet dog
A British couple of have cancelled their dream honeymoon to Las Vegas and used the money to pay for cancer treatment for their American Bulldog, Teeto.
October9thPlucky poodle survives hell ride
Amazed dog owners have celebrated their pet poodle's miraculous survival after being knocked down by a car and then stuck in the vehicle's grille for eleven miles.
October8thJobs under threat at drink supplier
One of Britain's biggest beverage firms has gone into administration, putting roughly 830 jobs at risk.
October4thLack of lending 'hurting retailers'
A lack of mortgage lending to first-time buyers is having a domino effect on other British retail markets, according to a study.
October3rdSports Direct buys out JJB Sports
JJB Sports is to vanish from the high street after administrators closed 133 stores across the country, with the firm agreeing to sell the 20 remaining outlets to Sports Direct International.
October2nd'Baggage' warning over handbag dogs
Tiny handbag dogs may look cute, but these pampered pets can be difficult to live with.
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