Backlash against longer hours to ease lorry driver shortage
Craig TaylorGrant Shapps says the move will ease a driver shortage, but the industry calls it a sticking plaster. BBC News – Business
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Shopping getting back to normal, say Sainsbury’s and Ocado
The supermarket and online grocer Ocado say there are signs of pre-Covid shopping habits returning. BBC News – Business
Grenfell prompts creation of building safety regulator
The new watchdog will be able to prosecute rule-breaking developers and take their properties off the market. BBC News – Business
Morrisons: Supermarket agrees £6.3bn takeover
The UK’s fourth largest supermarket accepts an offer from the US owner of Majestic Wine. BBC News – Business
Bars and restaurants struggle with staff isolating
The industry wants a “test to release” system to solve worker shortages as cases rise. BBC News – Business
Gap to close all 81 stores in UK and Ireland
The fashion chain says it will be online-only from the end of September. BBC News – Business