David Callaghan
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Sainsbury’s loses Tesco court challenge
A high court has rejected a challenge from Sainsbury’s to an earlier decision by the Advertising Standards Authority in favour of Tesco.
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Shops report flat sales
Retail sales were flat in October with like-for-like figures unchanged from last year.
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New London office space to double
The development of new office space in London is to nearly double in the next six months.
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Investors suing Lloyds top 5,000
The number of investors in Lloyds Banking Group who have joined legal action against the bank over its takeover of HBOS has topped 5,000.
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Aldi to create 35,000 jobs
German discount retailer Aldi is to create 35,000 jobs in the next eight years as it doubles its number of supermarkets to 1,000.
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Gherkin sold to Brazilian group
The Gherkin building in London has been sold for more than £700m to the Safra Group run by Brazilian billionaire Joseph Safra.
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Aussie pub chain sold
Australian-themed pub chain Walkabout has been bought by venture capitalist Jon Moulton for £20m.
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Birmingham shopping hub for sale
Part of Brindley Place shopping district in Birmingham city centre is up for sale for £125m.
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Investor plans rehab chain
Chelsea Harbour property investor Marcol is planning to develop a chain of rehabilitation clinics.
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Canary Wharf bidder to raise stakes
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund and its Canadian partner are considering a higher offer for Canary Wharf after its owner Songbird rejected an initial bid.
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McCarthy & Stone plans to float
Retirement homes builder McCarthy & Stone is preparing to float on the stock market next year.
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Irish firm eyes Mitchells & Butler deal
The Irish company behind Magners cider and Tennents lager is considering an approach to Mitchells & Butler.