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Holland and Barrett launches new Natural Health Academy
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- 17 April 2012 10:40
Holland and Barrett's new training scheme launches tomorrow, where staff at the UK's biggest health food retailer can gain a qualification equivalent to A-level standard as they work on the high street.Holland and Barrett has invested £13 million in a vocational training programme across its 700 UK stores over the ...read more
Businesses urged to invest cash
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- 16 April 2012 09:43
The UK has dodged a double-dip recession but will continue to struggle for the rest of 2012 unless businesses stop hoarding cash and start investing, a leading think tank has warned.Emergency measures from the Bank of England, European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve have boosted confidence and stabilised financial ...read more
Cigarette packs to be stripped of branding
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- 13 April 2012 14:36
Cigarette packets are to be stripped of all branding under moves currently being considered by the Government, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has said.The public consultation on plain packaging will launch on Monday, Mr Lansley told The Times adding that attractive packaging "entices smokers".He said he was "open-minded" about the consultation, ...read more
Mothercare to close 111 UK stores
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- 12 April 2012 10:54
Ailing high street chain Mothercare has said that another 111 UK stores are to close over the next three years in a move affecting 730 jobs.The mothers-to-be, babies and children's group today revealed plans to cut the number of stores in the UK from 311 to 200, which will include ...read more
Natwest everywoman awards celebrate 10th year
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- 11 April 2012 10:46
The NatWest everywoman Awards is marking a decade of celebrating women entrepreneurs in retail, having attracted thousands of entries and celebrated Britain's leading female entrepreneurs.The programme has commended household names such as Karren Brady, Hilary Devey, Dame Mary Perkins, Chrissie Rucker and Cath Kidston, along with a multitude of extraordinary ...read more
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