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FTSE live: Miners in focus as takeover target Morrisons returns to London’s top flight

Pressure on London shares is set to continue today after mining stocks fell sharply on Friday to leave the FTSE 100 index below 7,000 for the first time since July.

Gas prices: Kwasi Kwarteng holds talks with UK energy industry over state support

Insiders say this week could be a ‘blood bath’ as soaring gas prices push smaller suppliers to the brink of collapse

Pret A Manger shop staff get pay rise, as hospitality sector scrambles for workers

Sandwich chain Pret A Manger, which saw customer levels plunge during the pandemic, has said central London trade is improving and shop staff will get a 5% pay rise.

UK retail sales declined 0.9% in August, and supply chain issues hit sector

Businesses saw UK retail sales in August fall 0.9%, as shoppers opted to spend more on eating out than in certain stores, figures suggest.

Ryanair to create 5,000 new jobs as it anticipates COVID-19 bounce back

Ryanair has announced plans for a post-COVID hiring spree that will reverse pandemic layoffs and grow headcount as air travel begins to recover.

Market report: Apple launch fails to wow investors fishing for chips

Apple’s latest product reveal failed the “wow factor” test for investors on Wednesday, as the tech sector’s focus remains firmly on more pressing concerns around industry chip shortages.

Inflation jumps to 9 year high as food and petrol costs soar

There are rising fears in the City that the Bank of England has lost control of inflation, as it rocketed to the highest for nine years.

John Lewis and Waitrose owner launches bumper hiring spree, with 7000 temporary Christmas jobs

The firm behind John Lewis and Waitrose is looking to hire 7000 people in temporary roles this Christmas, as it anticipates high customer demand for goods.

Amazon offers Prime customers free Deliveroo Plus for a year

Deliveroo Plus - which usually costs £3.49-a-month - lets customers get free delivery on takeaways above £25

Pret A Manger list: The locations of the six more branches closing

Pret A Manger, the sandwich chain that has seen customer levels plunge due to the pandemic, has revealed where six recently announced closures will be.

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