Author: Nathan Bissitt

Motor Fuel Group (MFG), one of Britain’s biggest independent petrol retailers, is hatching plans for a £2.5bn merger with MRH GB, a rival operator. Sky News has learnt that MFG, which is backed by the private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CDR), is

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There has been a sharp rise in UK productivity – long blamed for holding back the country’s economic growth. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), growth in labour productivity hit a six-year high in the third quarter of last

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The number of new cars sold in the UK fell for the first time since 2011 in the last year, according to early industry figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported a drop of around 5.6% – the biggest fall since 2009. It said

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Disposable coffee cups should be sold with a 25p “latte levy” to reduce waste and boost recycling rates, according to a new report. MPs on the Environment Audit Committee say the charge would encourage consumers to bring their own reusable cups. The money

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The owner of the MusicMagpie website, which helps consumers trade in unwanted ‎games consoles and mobile phones, is plotting a swoop onto the London stock market. Sky News has learnt that Entertainment Magpie Holdings has asked investment banks to pitch for a role on

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It is often called Scotland’s favourite beverage, with a distinctive caramel colour and heady taste derived from a 106-year-old recipe. So it comes as no surprise that attempts to meddle with the ingredients of Irn-Bru have prompted outrage. More than 9,000

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