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  • Monday, 16 May, 2022
    Greggs PLC
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    UK bakery chain cites shift in working patterns caused by pandemic

  • Monday, 16 May, 2022
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  • Friday, 13 May, 2022
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    Supply shortages and price rises push family-run businesses to reduce portions in effort to stay open

  • Wednesday, 11 May, 2022
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    World’s largest catering group feels benefits as many Covid restrictions end

  • Wednesday, 11 May, 2022
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    Companies would be allowed to build wind and solar projects without need for an environmental impact assessment

  • Tuesday, 3 May, 2022
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  • Tuesday, 26 April, 2022
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  • Monday, 25 April, 2022
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    Best Western and Hyatt are the first to terminate deals with Russian establishment owners

  • Thursday, 21 April, 2022
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    Prospects for a trade deal with Delhi are increasing

  • Friday, 15 April, 2022
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    Group owned by businessman Richard Desmond files procurement challenge against Gambling Commission

  • Friday, 15 April, 2022
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    Operators report surge in Easter reservations for accessible locations after good forecast and reports of airport delays

  • Wednesday, 13 April, 2022
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    Staff shortages, seized ferries and engineering work expected to affect plans as holiday demand soars

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    Sandwich groups and UK retailers grapple with soaring prices of staple ingredients

  • Friday, 8 April, 2022
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  • Friday, 8 April, 2022
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  • Friday, 1 April, 2022
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  • Friday, 1 April, 2022
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  • Wednesday, 30 March, 2022
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    Travel group to return about €700mn of government-backed loans

  • Tuesday, 29 March, 2022
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    Hotels in hackers’ sights as technology replaces personal touch

    Hospitality businesses are the third most targeted for cyber attacks as they gather more customer data

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