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Halfords profits beat expectations after cost savings and price rises

Recently-appointed boss Henry Birch said it reflected a ‘strong’ performance from the business and made progress with its growth strategy.

Evening Standard

7 best kids’ bikes, tried and tested on school runs and off-road adventures

From lightweight hybrids to robust mountain bikes, there’s something for every mini cyclist

The Independent UK

BA and Pizza Express among companies that failed to pay minimum wage

More than 60,000 workers have received back pay worth £7.4m from 518 employers after HMRC investigations

The Guardian - UK

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Positive signs for UK bike industry as Halfords cycling sales grow

Retailer admits that the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs remains to be seen

Cycling Weekly

London’s FTSE 100 surges as hopes rise over US-UK trade deal

The index gained 114.78 points on Tuesday, or 1.41%, to close at 8,249.12.

Evening Standard

Halfords appoints new boss as ‘very challenging’ retail market unlikely to ease

The group hailed rising sales last year, but added that it has been forced to mitigate £23 million in rising costs and taxes from the October budget.

Evening Standard

Best e-bikes under £2000 to get you from A to B for less

A great e-bike experience doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive

Evening Standard

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Halfords B98 Electric Hybrid Bike review: big-tyred bruiser with a beefy battery to match

Lazy cyclists will love the power and poise of this chunky electric bike with its funky design lines

Smartwatches drive 'remarkable growth' for Garmin as company nets $1.4 billion

Garmin hits all-time high stock price in record year

Cycling Weekly

London markets avoid tech sector turbulence to close higher

The FTSE 100 finished 30.16 points, or 0.35%, higher to end the day at 8,533.87.

Evening Standard

Halfords raises profit outlook but warns of uncertainty after Budget

Halfords now expects annual profits of between £32 million and £37 million, compared with the analyst consensus for £28.3 million.

Evening Standard

The best bike locks in the UK for all budgets, unpicked by experts

From coveted Kryptonite locks to lightweight and combination designs, these are the bike locks our experts swear by – as well as tips for keeping your bike safe

The Guardian - UK

Best bike handlebar bags to keep essentials close to hand

Rugged, weatherproof options to suit cyclists of all kinds

Evening Standard

Best Black Friday power tool deals at ScrewFix, Halfords and more

Pick up everything from drills to jigsaws for less

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Trump tariff ‘surprise’ pushes FTSE 100 into the red

The US President-elect singled out Mexico and Canada in particular for tariffs in a social media post.

The Independent UK

Halfords warns it may raise repair garage prices after £23m cost hit from Budget

The retailer said the cost implications of Budget measures will be ‘particularly acute’ for the firm.

The Guardian - UK

UK prices for car repairs and electrical goods expected to rise due to budget

Halfords and AO.com say increases in employer national insurance will add to their costs

Evening Standard

Halfords to deliver stalling sales amid pressure on consumers

The business is expected to confirm that sales edged 0.1% lower for the half-year to September 27, compared with a year earlier.

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Cycling Weekly

'Decline in cycling' cited as Halfords profits fall

Store chain sees profits drop 25% year-on-year

Evening Standard

Best bikes for four-year-olds to help them learn to cycle

Bikes to get them started young

Evening Standard

Halfords says shoppers still delaying big purchases as autumn Budget looms

The retailer, which sells bicycles and car parts, said sales growth stalled over the first half of its financial year.

The Guardian - UK

From heated gloves to commuter jackets: 11 winter cycling essentials to keep you safe and cosy

Whether it’s super-bright lights and hi-vis wear or mudguards and snoods, this cycling gear chosen by our expert will keep you on your bike throughout the cold, wet and dark months

Evening Standard

Best jump start cables for cars, so you're never stuck with a dead battery

Positive to positive, negative to ground

Evening Standard

Best folding electric bikes for a quick and convenient ride

Take the effort out of your commute with these compact ebikes

Cycling Weekly

Independent shops shrug off Halfords bid for the premium cycle market

UK retail giant to more than double the number of 'premium' machines it stocks

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