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Ferries bypass Britain as companies ‘vote with their feet’
There are now 44 direct routes between Ireland and the EU. This time last year there were less than a dozen.
Small firms see less than half of promised post-Brexit cash
Less than half of a promised £20m post-Brexit pot has been given to small businesses.
Iceland is giving away free food to cut waste
The supermarket says initiative could see more than 1.3 million items - worth £500,000 a year - given to customers.
‘Great’ trade deal with New Zealand will add no value to UK’s GDP
The total value for businesses from the agreement would be “less than half the cost of Boris Johnson’s new yacht”, Emily Thornberry claimed.
Reduced work hours boost productivity, new study finds
Working shorter hours was found to boost productivity due to workers recovering from fatigue and coming into work with more energy and increased concentration.
Retirement age could be raised to ease public debt, OECD warns
Ageing populations in advanced economies mean there is an urgent need to raise money, the OECD said.
Timpson to cover HRT prescription costs for employees
"Timpsons are such a lovely company," Jess Phillips said, while Canadian Katherine Ryan responded: "I will find out what Timpson is and buy it."
New research reveals: Labour is better at handling the economy than the Conservatives
The Conservatives have managed to win four-successive elections partially on the grounds of their reputation as being ‘strong on the economy’.
Prioritise economic growth over climate, government tells trade negotiators
In August, prime minister Boris Johnson urged the world to take climate action "now" after a UN report revealed a "code red for humanity" - but a leaked paper now suggests that chasing post-Brexit economic benefits takes priority.