Plexure shares rise as Kiwi firm reveals A$120m merger with Australia’s Task – New Zealand Herald
Deal will come with a new CEO.
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Post Office signs click-and-collect delivery deal with France’s DPD – The Times
The Post Office has dealt a blow to Royal Mail by teaming up with a French delivery company to offer click-and-collect services…
Businesses tempt Covid vaccine shy with vouchers and discounts – The Times
Asda, National Express and lastminute.com are among companies that will offer incentives to customers who get vaccinated against…
Few UK firms facing staff shortages plan to raise pay, survey finds – The Guardian
Fewer than 25% intend to lure new recruits with better wages despite challenges, CIPD report shows
Interest rates may be on the way up but savers will have nothing to cheer – The Times
This month, the Bank of England appeared to give savers the news they had been waiting for: that interest rates are likely to…
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UK recruitment soars amid warnings of staff shortages – Financial Times
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Watchdog urges tighter rules for ticket firms – BBC News
The Competition and Markets Authority calls for stronger laws to tackle illegal ticket resales.
House prices fall for first time this year – BBC News
House prices have fallen for the first time this year as demand for bigger houses shrinks.
Sydney Airport rejects sweetened $23b takeover bid as ‘opportunistic’ – Sydney Morning Herald
The board of Sydney Airport says the $23b offer still undervalues the company, as the country’s biggest super fund joined the…
Hyatt to Acquire Apple Leisure Group, Expanding Global Brand Presence in Luxury Leisure Travel – Business Wire
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apple Leisure…