Liberal Democrat Munira Wilson criticized former Brexit negotiator David Frost on BBC Politics Live for downplaying the economic impact of Brexit on the UK, attributing the country’s struggling economy to Brexit-related issues. Frost argued that the government’s excessive regulation, not Brexit, was to blame for economic woes, while Wilson highlighted the decline in exports to the EU and the negative effects of Brexit bureaucracy on businesses in her constituency. The debate centered on the need to negotiate a better EU deal to stimulate growth and investment in public services.
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Grocery giant closing 60 stores in the US – see list
Kroger plans to close approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months following the failure of its merger with Albertsons due to antitrust concerns, resulting in a $100 million impairment charge. The company will offer affected employees positions at other locations and aims to reinvest savings into enhancing customer experience, despite maintaining its operating profit forecast of $4.7 billion to $4.9 billion. Need More Context? 🔎
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