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Fitbit snapped up by Google in $2.1bn deal Image copyright Smith Collection/Gado Fitness device marker Fitbit is being bought by Google for $2.1bn (£1.6bn). The move allows Google to expand…

Independent retailers in talks to open in £5million revamped St Catherine’s Place Shopping Centre An artisan bakery, coffee shop and gym are among the independent businesses in discussions to take…

Asda workers are ‘terrified for their jobs’ Image caption Protesters outside Asda’s Leeds headquarters Asda staff have spoken of being “terrified” for their jobs as a Saturday night deadline approaches…

Admiral align its global price comparison firms as it eyes further expansion Admiral group has announced it is bringing its global price comparison operations, including Cardiff-based Confused.com, under a new…

Whirlpool ‘silenced customers’ amid tumble dryer fire scare Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWhy do some tumble dryers catch fire? Whirlpool used “chilling” non-disclosure agreements “to silence…

Beat Brexit fatigue and discover the business opportunities – see how Help and advice is readily available to assist SMEs in dealing with Brexit and – despite the uncertainty and…

Hull to play host to global IoD Open House business roadshow Hull has been chosen as the host city for a global business roadshow next month. The Institute of Directors’…

Salmonella scare sparks hummus recall Image copyright Getty Images A salmonella scare has sparked the recall of hummus stocked in a wide range of supermarkets. The recall is for 17…

Mike Ashley’s year of deals revealed: from £1 acquisitions to £120m property sales Accounts for Mike Ashley’s company Mash Holdings outlines just how much his retail spending spree has stepped…