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David Jones wrongly believed it could be exclusive and everywhere. Can the 188-year-old institution keep the lights on for Christmas?
The arbiter of Australian taste abandoned prestige to chase profits through expansion. Now 6,000 staff across 38 stores fear job cuts as ‘difficult decisions’ loom
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Bank of England raises interest rate to 4%: what it means for borrowers and savers
The quarter-point increase is the first in more than three years. Tracker borrowers face higher payments, while changes for variable mortgages and savings depend on providers.
Poundland owner commits to prioritising jobs in rescue talks
Gordon Brothers met Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on 4 November and said it would prioritise bids protecting workers and stores, as suppliers face significant risks.
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