But Halifax figures are not backed up by other sources
Black Friday fails to lift morale as sales hit all time low
Shoe Zone boss Anthony Smith has attacked promises to cut rates, saying real change is needed
Deloitte predicts more retailers will collapse in 2020 as options run out
Profits at the vegan sausage roll seller likely to exceed £111m analyst expectations
Poor performance in toys and games division hurts retailer’s Christmas figures
Industry veteran has parted company with Richard Caring at Ivy Collection and Bill’s Restaurants
Operator becomes the latest in long list facing renationalisation
Tesla has until March to re-home sand lizards at its Berlin site, at a cost of €4,000 per lizard
Carrawburgh Roman Fort is the first gift made to English Heritage since it became a charity
Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from Royal roles may lead to hefty rent bills
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