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westmids A former barman is the “top dog” in a new business he started with help from Jobcentre Plus. Christopher Cox has set up his own dog grooming business after finding it difficult to find work. Christopher (24) of Stourbridge in the West Midlands had been claiming Jobseekers Allowance after losing his job working as a barman. [...]

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