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Next boss issues warning on the impact on jobs of NI changes

the Next boss said the Government should stagger the introduction of the NI changes rather than introduce them in one hit in April

Evening Standard

All the businesses that have warned of price hikes for customers on the back of Rachel Reeves' budget

An open letter signed by more than 80 retailers warned the new measures could result in increased expenses and possible job losses

Evening Standard

Who were the winners and losers on the high street this Christmas?

Here the PA news agency looks at who the festive success stories are so far, and which retailers have appeared more downbeat.

Evening Standard

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Who won (and lost) the high street Christmas battle?

The battle of the supermarkets saw Tesco come out considerably ahead of rivals Asda

The Independent UK

JD Sports cuts profit forecast, blaming big fashion price cuts

Stores outperform online arm, in contrast to other listed fashion retailers, such as Marks & Spencer and Next

The Guardian - UK

Big retail will cope – but Reeves’ NICs raid is too much, too soon for part-timers

In the hospitality sector, where labour costs are a bigger proportion of the overall base, employers have fewer options

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 edges back after housing and bank shares fall

London’s top index finished 4.38 points, or 0.05%, lower to end the day at 8,245.28.

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Next show how to overcome Budget concerns but 2025 could be ‘bloodbath’ for UK retail

Price rises are set to be enforced across the retail sector during the coming year

The Independent UK

The golden Christmas period was a huge boost for the U.K.’s biggest supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s. But 2025’s storm clouds are brewing

The boom in spending was driven by average U.K. households making 17 shopping visits in December, according to Kantar data.

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Next to increase prices to help pay for budget tax changes

Retailer says festive trading was better than expected but forecasts UK sales growth will slow this year

The Guardian - UK

UK long-term borrowing costs rise to highest since 1998 – as it happened

Government plans to sell £297bn of bonds this fiscal year, the second-highest on record

The Guardian - UK

Next warns over price hikes and slowing growth after Budget measures

The high street bellwether said it is facing a £67 million surge in its wage costs in the year to January 2026.

Evening Standard

Best giant tea cups and mugs for cosy season

Get your hands wrapped around one of these lovely (and large) tea cups

Evening Standard

Laura Ashley acquired by Ben Sherman owner Marquee Brands

The British retailer, which was founded in 1953, will retain its UK-based team as part of the deal.

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 rises despite retailers’ Boxing Day woes and US sell-off

Retailers including Next saw shares fall but it was not enough to push London’s blue-chip index into the red.

The Guardian - UK

More UK retailers in critical financial distress; fashion brand Quiz needs more funding soon – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Tom’s Hardware

Relive surfing the original internet with new emulator — 34 years later, WorldWideWeb app commemorates the first web browser

Web Design Museum celebrates the 34th anniversary of web browsers by releasing an emulator of the very first, WorldWideWeb.

The Independent UK

Drop in Boxing Day sales footfall as Brits opt to spend their money online

Major retailers including Next, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have not opened their physical stores on Boxing Day

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The Independent UK

10 best maternity pyjama sets, tested by an expecting mother

Comfort is key and these cosy styles are exactly what you need for pre- and post-natal bliss

The Independent UK

11 best extendable dining tables to make the most of small spaces

Whether you prefer round or square designs, these will suit all of your dinner party needs

AAP

Dyson Daniels' baby brother Dash to join NBL's United

Dash Daniels is poised to make his professional debut with Melbourne United next season as he attempts to follow his brother Dyson''s footsteps to the NBA.

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Gift-wrapping experts have called it - this is the colour you should be wrapping your presents with this Christmas to add a luxury flourish

It's easy to see why this colour is trending...

The Independent UK

China stimulus hopes boost investors as London markets rise

Policymakers in Beijing said they would take more proactive fiscal measures next year to boost domestic spending.

Woman & Home

We've seen a lot of velvet suits recently, but Zara Tindall's burnt burgundy version is our favourite yet

The royal took velvet to a whole new level for Princess Catherine's annual carol service

The Independent UK

10 ways to wow and put the shimmer into end-of-year soirées

Razzle-dazzle décor will draw a crowd, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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