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November 5, 2026
Next sales rise 8.1%: UK growth slows to 2% as overseas orders surge
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Amazon launches Seller Wallet GBP: free UK transfers, 1.5% to convert
Amazon has launched a sterling wallet for Amazon.co.uk sellers, with free GBP transfers and conversion fees of up to 1.50%. Enrolling makes it your default deposit method, and sellers with third-party Amazon Lending loans are barred.
November 5, 2026
Brands & Stories
John Lewis launches 2026 Christmas advert: Pickles takes on cash gifts
John Lewis has released its 20th Christmas advert, starring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and a talking toy dog called Pickles, set to a Sam Fender cover of the Rolling Stones. Here is what is in it, what the featured products cost and what it says about UK Christmas spending.
November 3, 2026
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