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Unilever workers in pensions strike
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- 09 December 2011 10:04
Unilever workers are continuing the first strike in the consumer goods giant's history in a bitter row over an "unacceptable attack" on their pensions.More than 2,500 employees across the country are involved in the industrial action, mounting picket lines at sites including Port Sunlight on the Wirral, Purfleet in Essex, ...read more
Victoria Beckham wins "Best Designer Brand" award
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- 29 November 2011 09:51
Victoria Beckham has beaten off a host of rivals to win a top award at a prestigious British fashion event.Decked out in a black halter-neck gown, Mrs Beckham overcame stiff competition from rival high-end clothing names Stella McCartney, Tom Ford and Burberry to take the Best Designer Brand prize at ...read more
Hilton to create 1,500 new jobs
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- 29 November 2011 09:49
Hilton is to create around 1,500 jobs by opening more than 20 new hotels in the UK as part of major expansion over the next few years.The company is planning over 110 new hotels by 2014 across Europe, leading to 8,500 new jobs.Simon Vincent, Hilton's area president, Europe, said: "While ...read more
Arcadia to close 10% of stores
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- 25 November 2011 10:05
Top Shop and BHS owner Sir Philip Green has warned around 10% of his retail empire faces closure. The owner of Arcadia Group, which has 2,507 stores across its brands, said approximately 250 stores would not have their leases renewed when they expire within the next three years.The warning came ...read more
Nestle to create 300 jobs
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- 24 November 2011 10:04
Global food giant Nestle has announced plans to expand production facilities at one of its UK plants, creating around 300 jobs.The announcement of the investment at Nestle's coffee production site in Tutbury, near Burton-upon-Trent, was welcomed by Prime Minister David Cameron as "excellent news" for Britain's manufacturing sector.Nestle said 300 ...read more
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