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The single-use carrier bag charge will rise from 5p to 10p and be extended to all businesses in England from 21 May. The government said all stores, including corner shops, will now have to apply the charge from that date. The 5p levy on plastic bags was introduced in …

Asda is trialling delivering unattended food orders, allowing drivers to drop off customers’ shopping when no one is home. The trial allows shopping to be delivered within a four-hour window when the customer is out by dropping it into boxes fixed outside the shopper’s home. It comes as supermarkets …

Twitter has launched a new “tip jar” feature which will allow people to send money to others on the site. To begin with, only a select group of people will be able to receive tips, including journalists, experts and content creators. The social media giant says the feature is …

Two people have been arrested over a suspected £3.4m furlough scheme fraud. The man, 35, and woman, 36, from Bradford, were also interviewed in relation to a suspected multi-million-pound tax fraud, officials said. More than £6m held in bank accounts controlled by the pair has been frozen by HM Revenue …

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to adding the finishing touches to your garden, you’re not alone. Whilst redesigning your garden to maximise your space and usability is exciting, its often hard to visualise how to bring it all together to make your project feel …

Looking for a lucrative side-hustle? Online tutoring could be your ticket into making a quick and steady income, all whilst working from home. Learning online became pretty non-negotiable during the pandemic as we were forced to work and study remotely. With homeschooling now more popular, it’s no wonder that …

Despite losing up to £200 million in market value after Piers Morgan walked away from Good Morning Britain, ITV is looking to champion UK business with plans to invest £15 million in up to five consumer startups this year through its new venture capital arm, ITV AdVentures. Keen to …

People love convenience. If there’s a service that can book on their phones, with minimal effort, then they’re going to take it. From banking to ordering food, there are apps out there to make everyday life a little easier. The same goes for taxis. Taxi apps provide customers with …

If you are staying in the West of Singapore, you are probably familiar with the district of Clementi. The area is known for its high population density, cleanliness and also a well-known shopping district. If you are looking for a Clementi money lender, you can easily find a licensed money …

The UK government’s plans to ease lockdown restrictions have seen a surge in optimism from SMEs, according to a new survey The survey also highlights the fact that three quarters of business owners share a positive outlook and 74% believe that demand will be back to pre-pandemic levels by Christmas. …