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Deliveroo to create 400 new tech jobs

Deliveroo has announced plans to create 400 new “high-skilled” technology jobs over the next year. The food delivery platform said the new roles would include...

Supermarkets seek clarity from Government over mask-wearing after July 19

Supermarkets and retail bosses are seeking further Government guidance regarding mask-wearing, despite the Prime Minister confirming that the legal requirement to wear them will...

Amazon begins new chapter as Jeff Bezos steps down as chief executive

Jeff Bezos has stepped down as chief executive of Amazon, handing over the reins as the tech giant navigates the challenges of a world...

Sainsbury’s expected to end compulsory mask-wearing from July 19

Customers will no longer need to wear masks in Sainsbury’s stores from July 19, the supermarket’s chief executive has suggested. Simon Roberts said he would...

Masks, social distancing and test and trace check-in no longer required under new proposals...

Retailers, Bars, Restaurants and pubs will no longer need customers to sign into venues using the Test and Trace app and restrictions on how...

John Lewis to introduce flexible working for all HQ staff

Bosses at John Lewis and Waitrose have confirmed they will introduce flexible working for staff at the employee-owned retailer based at the company’s head...

Retail bosses urge PM to act over ‘shocking violence’ against shop staff

One hundred of the UK’s biggest retailers have called on the Prime Minister to take action to tackle the “shocking violence and abuse” against...

John Lewis unveils plans to move into home rental market

Department store John Lewis has announced plans to build 10,000 rental homes over the next few years to help address the national housing crisis. Around...

Third private equity firm mulls bid to buy Morrisons

A third private equity company has said it is eyeing a takeover move for Morrisons, furthering speculation there could be a dramatic bidding war...

Haribo struggling to reach supermarket shelves due to lorry driver shortage

Sweets giant Haribo has revealed it is struggling to get stocks to stores across the UK because of a shortage of lorry drivers. The German...