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Champneys founder Dorothy Purdew dies aged 91
Born to a working class family, Ms Purdew launched one of the UK's most successful spa chains.
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Keegan sorry school RAAC concrete closures came at ‘worst time’
Schools are battling to get surveys and temporary classrooms could take months to build, the BBC is told.
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TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears
There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data.
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B&M buys up to 51 stores from collapsed rival Wilko
B&M has struck a deal to take on dozens of Wilko's 400 shops after it collapsed into administration.
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Wegovy: Weight-loss drug firm becomes Europe’s most valuable
Shares rose after the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy in the UK.
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Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals
The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits.
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Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies
Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures.
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Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales
Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.
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Port of Dover plans to reclaim land to prevent queues
The Port of Dover is planning to reclaim land from the sea to avoid long delays when new EU biometric checks come in.
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Fuel price rises push up cost of full tank by around £4
The rises in August were among the steepest in 20 years but retailers did not bump up profits, says RAC.
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