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Jamie Oliver is to relaunch his Italian restaurants in 2026 – seven years after the chain went out of business – having reached a deal with Brava Hospitality Group, the owners of Prezzo. Making the announcement, he said: "In theory it's not the easiest time to return but conversely, I think it's the perfect time.more

A well-known UK restaurant chain faces potential closures after recording losses exceeding £8 million. John Vincent, who established Leon in 2004 and has recently reacquired the business from EG, revealed to the Sunday Times that certain unprofitable locations may need to shut down as part of his efforts to restore the company's financial health.more

Last year, Poland rose to second place among European exporters of Christmas baubles, overtaking Germany. At the same time, our market is flooded with cheap imports from China, which account for 80% of all ornaments reaching Poland, reported "Rzeczpospolita."more

The EU proposes that at least 70 per cent of critical goods, including cars, should be manufactured in Europe, which is intended to reduce the Community's dependence on China, the “Financial Times” reported yesterday, citing officials familiar with the draft EU regulation on the matter.more

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced yesterday that the government, together with the European Space Agency, has signed a letter of intent to locate a dedicated ESA center in Poland. The Prime Minister said Poland is becoming a leader in the space sector, and the planned center will become its driving force.more

Poundland is preparing to shut three more branches this December, adding to the dozens already shut in recent months, as it continues a wide-ranging restructure under its new owners.more

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that China poses "national security threats" to Britain, but defended his government's decision to step up engagement with the country, saying closer business ties are in the national interest.more

The cost of a pint of beer in London pubs is to rise as they are hit with a triple blow on tax, business rates and staff costs, hospitality chiefs are warning.more

O2, Vodafone, EE and Three are facing a huge class action lawsuit over claims millions of loyal customers have been overcharged. Read this and the latest consumer and personal finance news in the Money blog, brought to you by reporter Jess Sharp.more

The Post Office has urged people to organise sending their parcels ahead of the expected busiest day at its branches on December 8. Britons are planning on sending more gifts this Christmas compared to last year – up from 20% to 33%, according to a survey for the Post Office.more

A brand new Marks and Spencer Foodhall has opened up in a West London neighbourhood. Anyone living in Fulham will now be able to grab all of their mince pies, baileys and other Christmas treats from the newly opened branch.more

Gliwice and Darlington, two formerly similar industrial centres with similar histories, have today become symbols of completely different paths of development. The British daily ‘The Telegraph’ compared Gliwice, with a population of around 170,000, with Darlington, with a population of 108,000, in north-east England, comparing facts, figures and the pace of change.more

The list of the most expensive shopping streets in the world has been released, and a renowned shopping destination in London’s West End has come out on top. The “Main Streets Across the World” list is published every year by real estate company Cushman & Wakefield, with 2025 marking its 35th year running.more

Shoppers holding out for a Black Friday bargain on 28 November may not get the best prices, according to Which? research that found none of the offers on the day were at their lowest level over a 12-month stretch.more

New Critical Minerals Strategy sets out the ambition to produce 10% of UK’s mineral needs domestically and 20% through recycling by 2035. At least 50,000 tonnes of lithium to be produced in the UK by 2035 – more than the weight of the Titanic. more

A billion-dollar money laundering network operating across the UK purchased a bank in Kyrgyzstan to channel funds towards the Ukraine war, British police have said. The network used criminal cash earned in the UK to help Russia evade Western sanctions.more

Royal Mail, Amazon, DPD, Evri and Yodel have been ranked in light of a report from Citizens Advice, which finds millions of people are experiencing problems with their parcel deliveries.more

The state-owned Nito-Chem factory in Bydgoszcz supplied explosives directly to Israel, according to yesterday's “Telegraph” newspaper, citing a report by pro-Palestinian organisations. The Polish company supplies 90 per cent of the TNT imported by the United States.more

The rate of UK unemployment has risen to 5% in the three months to September, showing signs the jobs market has weakened, according to new official figures.more

Tesla shareholders have approved new remuneration for Elon Musk, who could receive nearly $900 billion over 10 years and become the world's first trillionaire. The payment is contingent upon the company meeting its targets, according to media reports.more

Gopichand Hinduja, an Indian entrepreneur and billionaire, the richest man in the United Kingdom, died yesterday at the age of 85, according to the British daily Financial Times. The net worth of the businessman's family, who shunned publicity, is estimated at £35.3 billion.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday that Turkey has purchased 20 British Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft worth £8 billion. The first fighter jets are to be delivered to the Turkish army in 2030.more

The Chinese control British assets, including companies and real estate, worth over £190 billion, according to today's “Sunday Times”. The newspaper revealed that the Chinese Communist Party earns at least £15 million a year from running three hotels for asylum seekers in the UK.more

Gap, the American fashion giant, has announced its return to the British high street with three new stores set to open in London before Christmas.more

Google and Apple face enforced changes to how they operate their mobile phone platforms, after the UK’s competition watchdog ruled the companies require tougher regulatory oversight. The Competition and Markets Authority has conferred “strategic market status” (SMS) on the tech firms after investigating their mobile operating systems, app stores and browsers.more