Sarah Butler
@whatbutlersaw.bsky.social
Guardian journalist covering retail, restaurants, high streets and workers’ rights. Got a story? Contact me on Sarah.butler@theguardian.com
So sad to read of the demise of SLP - where I started in journalism as a work experience trainee 30 yrs ago.. then had about 30 staff.. at closure just 6.. local news coverage is in crisis in many parts of the country.. pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/r...
South London Press closes down after 160 years covering UK capital
Independent local newspaper the South London Press has abruptly closed down after 160 years as it goes into insolvency proceedings.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
So sad to read of the demise of SLP - where I started in journalism as a work experience trainee 30 yrs ago.. then had about 30 staff.. at closure just 6.. local news coverage is in crisis in many parts of the country.. pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/r...
@insplacemanagement.bsky.socialhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/29/adidas-shoe-prices-trump-tariffs
April 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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If you are anywhere near #camberwell today - why not visit Lala Books - have a browse, but a book, be lovely
April 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
If you are anywhere near #camberwell today - why not visit Lala Books - have a browse, but a book, be lovely
My last piece for The Observer - an interview with Cook's lovely Rosie Brown. Wishing best of luck to The Obs team under their new owners - you'll be much missed here at The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Employment’s the best way to stop reoffending’: the boss of ready meals firm Cook on the ‘talent’ in prisons
The co-founder of the family-run frozen food maker says ethical practices pay dividends on top of financial returns for her business
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April 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
My last piece for The Observer - an interview with Cook's lovely Rosie Brown. Wishing best of luck to The Obs team under their new owners - you'll be much missed here at The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Had to share - thanks #marinahyde for this. So cringe backtothe80s. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What’s more vacuous than an endless vacuum? It’s Lauren Sánchez and Katy Perry’s party in space | Marina Hyde
The all-female Blue Origin flight on Monday broke boundaries and set records in the spouting of girlboss gibberish, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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April 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Had to share - thanks #marinahyde for this. So cringe backtothe80s. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
50% off a repair voucher scheme being tested in London: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How repair shops are giving broken devices a new lease of life
Boom in fixing rather than throwing away items creates jobs and cuts waste, emissions and costs
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March 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
50% off a repair voucher scheme being tested in London: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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You probably read this weekend the government was watering down the workers rights bill.
Having looked at the amendments, there’s no weakening of anything, in most cases it’s been toughened up.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Having looked at the amendments, there’s no weakening of anything, in most cases it’s been toughened up.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK unions welcome ministers’ decision to bolster workers’ rights bill
Unions delighted that there has been no watering down of plans, which will apply to England, Scotland and Wales
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March 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
You probably read this weekend the government was watering down the workers rights bill.
Having looked at the amendments, there’s no weakening of anything, in most cases it’s been toughened up.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Having looked at the amendments, there’s no weakening of anything, in most cases it’s been toughened up.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Andrew Bailey warns against watering down City regulations in pursuit of growth www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Andrew Bailey warns against watering down City regulations in pursuit of growth
Bank of England governor says there is ‘no trade-off’ between economic growth and financial stability
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February 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Andrew Bailey warns against watering down City regulations in pursuit of growth www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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"More people visited the Business Improvement Districts within Manhattan’s congestion relief zone in January than during the same month last year, dispelling some business owners’ fears that the toll would deter visitors to Manhattan’s core, according to [EDC]" www.crainsnewyork.com/transportati...
Business foot traffic is up within the congestion pricing zone
A million more people visited the city’s Business Improvement Districts in Manhattan below 60th Street in January.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"More people visited the Business Improvement Districts within Manhattan’s congestion relief zone in January than during the same month last year, dispelling some business owners’ fears that the toll would deter visitors to Manhattan’s core, according to [EDC]" www.crainsnewyork.com/transportati...
