Lockdown hit to theatres, Morrisons takeover approach, fitness mirrors

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Lockdown hit to theatres, Morrisons takeover approach, fitness mirrors

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Jun 21, 2021

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How the freedom day delay is hitting the theatre industry: Ian hears from the boss of Sadler's Wells about the need to get back to full capacity.Plus, reaction as Morrisons rejects an approach from a U.S equity firm, and VAHA chief executive Valerie Bures-Bönström on the interactive mirror which acts as a personal trainer.

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Jun 21, 2021

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Lockdown hit to theatres, Morrisons takeover approach, fitness mirrors

Lockdown hit to theatres, Morrisons takeover approach, fitness mirrors

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