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Surprise boost for shops as sales growth exceeds expectations with biggest food rise in 5 years
Shops were given a surprisingly big boost in January as official figures showed retail sales rose by 1.7%.
James Bond producers cede creative control of franchise
Creative control of the long-running James Bond franchise has been handed to Amazon MGM Studios, in a joint venture with the current owners.
Farage relinquishes majority control of Reform UK
Nigel Farage has given up sole control of Reform UK, with the party's members now being "handed over ownership" following a vote last year, according to its chairman.
Parents must not pay mandatory extra charges to access free childcare, ministers say
Parents who are entitled to hours of free childcare should not have to pay mandatory extra charges to secure their nursery place, the government has said.
A difficult year at Manchester United - but should the Glazers take more blame?
What happens when you put a boyhood fan in charge of their club?
KFC leaves Kentucky
KFC is leaving Kentucky.
200 jobs lost as Quiz Clothing calls in administrators
Hundreds more high street jobs will be lost this week after Quiz Clothing, the troubled fashion retailer, called in administrators.
Down the pub frustrations are palpable
"They were a little bit arrogant to start with... I think they are learning on the job."
Most areas set to increase council tax by maximum amount from April
Most councils are set to increase council tax by the maximum amount of at least 4.99% from April.
Melrose founders target $2bn bid for US industrial group ECI
The industrial veterans who turned Melrose Industries into one of Britain's most prominent public companies are targeting a $2bn (£1.59bn) takeover of a US-based manufacturer of wire harnesses.

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