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Tony Blair has labelled Gordon Brown as a “maddening” and an individual who has zero emotional intelligence in his soon-to-be-published memoirs.
The Guardian released some extracts of Mr Blair’s book prior to its release, which also provides insight into the personal life of Mr Blair himself, such as his concerns over his drinking habits, as he has he [...]
1st Sep 10
Man arrested in connection with Melanie Hall murder
by Paul Russell
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman whose remains were found on the M5, 14 years after her disappearance.
Police have confirmed that a man, 39, has is being questioned about the death of Melanie Hall, whose remains were found on the M5 in 2009, over 14 years after she disappeared [...]
1st Sep 10
Tesco accused of pushing through expansion projects to increase monopoly power
by Katie Naylor
Tesco, one of the leading UK supermarket retailers, has been accused by its critics of pushing through expansion products in attempts to rapidly start and complete construction of new stores. The critics argue that the retail giant is in a rush to complete construction as the Competition Commission initiatives, which would put more stringent controls on [...]
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"Tesco is giving consumer goods at the lowest possible price and drives inefficiency out of the system. In the end it is for the greater good. There would be more waste without Tesco.
1st Sep 10
Study shows Brits willing to suffer sunburn for tan
by Harry Oldfield
A recent study has shown that among the nearly 50 per cent of Britons who received a sunburn this year, one-third were catching some rays in order to get a tan. The poll of 2,000 individuals by Cancer Research UK and Superdrug showed that 46 per cent of the populace received a sunburn at some [...]
(Read More)1st Sep 10
Chandelier sales skyrocket at Debenhams
by Adam Richards
Debenhams, the high street retailer with shops throughout the UK, has announced that sales of chandeliers have skyrocketed over the past two years, in direct contrast to what analysts predicted during the gloomy economic conditions seen throughout the country. The retail giant reported that sales of the highly ornate home accessories have been steadily increasing, [...]
(Read More)31st Aug 10
New figures show regional problem drinking in UK
by Sally Davies
Poeple living in the north of the UK are more likely to die from alcohol related problems. A new study has shown that there are vast differences in the levels of problem drinking in the UK, with over two-thirds of those at the highest risk of suffering death or harm as a result of intoxication [...]
(Read More)31st Aug 10
Angry couple blasts BA for temporarily losing cat
by Natasha Redman
British Airways has been under fire from a couple who claim the airline was lax in its treatment of their cats, one of which was lost by BA staff for several hours at an airport in Greece. Kit and Megan Peel, originally from North Yorkshire, had been living in Greece and were taking a trip to [...]
(Read More)31st Aug 10
Google targets iTunes with YouTube streams
by Katie Naylor
Google is reportedly in discussions with movie studios across Hollywood that would ultimately allow the internet giant to broadcast feature films over its popular YouTube service. The move could put them in direct competition with Apple’s iTunes.
The report by The Financial Times also acknowledged that the current proposal would see a pay-per-view format through YouTube, which would allow [...]
31st Aug 10
Toys R Us launches partnership with Autism South Africa
by Harry Oldfield
Toys R Us has launched a partnership with Autism South Africa, which will involve increased education and outreach in the country through a two-year funding relationship. The initiative will help educate local professionals throughout the provinces in South Africa in order to increase benefits for children who suffer from autism.
According to Toys R Us South [...]
31st Aug 10
UK retailers call for underage sales rules review
by Adam Richards
Many UK retailers, including giants ASDA and Tesco, are calling on a complete review and overhaul of the rules regarding sales of age-restricted products such as alcohol and tobacco, as they claim the rules are too complicated and need to be made more transparent. The proponents of the review are asking the UK Government to [...]
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