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Chinese retailer set to take over Hamleys
Iconic toy retailer Hamleys is set to shift into Chinese hands, with C.banner International Holdings confirming that talks are in an advanced stage. In a statement, it says it's in the final stages of agreeing a sale with the current French
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Airport parking company fined for leaving cars unsecured
INS News If you've ever thought about what happens when you hand your car keys to an airport valet, you may want to stop reading now. Airport Parking Ltd charged £32.95 to park customer's cars in a secure spot, when an investigation
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Starbucks boss unrepentant about tax avoidance
The new chief executive of Starbucks has admitted that the coffee shop chain is unlikely to pay any UK corporation tax for another three years. Speaking to the Evening Standard, Mark Fox said the tax wouldn't be applicable until the company
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McDonald's sales slump over food quality fears
McDonald's sales have been falling worldwide as a result of food scandals and changing consumer tastes. News that McDonald's Japan is set for its first loss in 11 years is the latest blow, while it was revealed earlier that global
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Oversight sees rude word emblazoned on van
It's probably not the image Pendennis Shipyard had in mind when it had its company logo printed on the side of two vans - the word 'Penis' spelled out in large letters. The Falmouth-based firm recently had the company name painted
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PR man to Prince of Wales gives away his firm
An entrepreneur who announced plans earlier this year to give his PR firm away has picked two winners, who will shortly take over as joint managing directors. In March, Simon Cohen announced that he wanted to step back from running Global
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Starbucks UK sales fall for first time ever
Starbucks has reported its first ever fall in sales in the UK, following a year in which customers boycotted the coffee chain over its tax avoidance methods. Annual sales for the year were below £400 million, compared with £413 million for the
