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Where are the working-class startups?

The startup scene is still a world of privilege, as working-class entrepreneurs struggle with a lack of funding – and often a lack of confidence, too. How can the industry break the taboo?

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Retail violence could cost the sector £53m in claims from injured staff

Forbes Solicitors said retailers and insurers were increasingly at risk of covering personal injury claims  from staff

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Co-op to boost staff pay to at least £12 an hour

The move marks a record investment in staff wages for the Co-op, rising 10.1% from £10.90 to £12 an hour

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Organised crime gangs a ‘threat to every retailer’

The shoplifting scourge isn’t slowing, but getting worryingly worse

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SMEs can offer much more than money in charity partnerships

For every business, there is the perfect charitable partnership, says Scott Dixon, MD at The Flava People

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Central Co-op suffers almost 60% surge in retail crime

Central Co-op is urging MPs to support the amendment and calling on PCC candidates to pledge their commitment to tackling retail crime

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