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UK mortgage rates jump after inflation shock; retail sales rise faster than expected – business live

May 26, 2023

Retail sales across Britain rose by 0.5% in April after sliding in March, as high inflation hits the mortgage markets UK homeowners and first-time buyers …

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Ex-Met officers admit plot to share child sexual abuse images with senior officer

May 25, 2023

Jack Addis and Jeremy Laxton pleaded guilty to conspiring with Ch Insp Richard Watkinson who was found dead in January Two retired Metropolitan police officers …

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Energy bills: Ofgem cuts price cap to £2,074 from July – business live

May 25, 2023

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, with energy regulator lowers energy bills for typical households Full story: Millions will face fuel poverty …

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Renters Reform Bill: Warning changes could ‘decimate’ student market

May 25, 2023

Landlords says plans to abolish fixed-term tenancies in England could cause “chaos” for student housing.

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Vanessa Feltz shares horrifying Rolf Harris encounter during live interview: ‘I was absolutely shocked’

May 24, 2023

TV presenter recalled an encounter with the disgraced star during an interview on ITV’s ‘This Morning’

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Vanessa Feltz shares horrifying Rolf Harris encounter during live interview: ‘I was absolutely shocked’

May 24, 2023

TV presenter recalled an encounter with the disgraced star during The Big Breakfast interview on ITV’s ‘This Morning’

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Famed restaurant Hamburger Mary’s sues Florida over DeSantis drag ban hurting business

May 24, 2023

Hamburger Mary’s Orlando has been hosting drag shows since it opened in 2008

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Government borrowing surges to £25.6 billion deficit for April

May 23, 2023

The Office for National Statistics said it is the second-highest April borrowing on record.

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Inflation drives UK budget deficit up to £25.6bn in April; John Allan to step down early as Barratt chair – business live

May 23, 2023

Inflation-linked bonds and energy support packages drove up UK borrowing last month Although borrowing jumped in April, the UK actually borrowed less than previously thought …

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Taxpayers will wind up paying over quarter billion dollars in Joe Arpaio’s racial profiling case

May 23, 2023

The taxpayer bill for the racial profiling case stemming from former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns will reach $273 million by the summer …

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AI-generated image of Pentagon explosion causes market drop

May 22, 2023

Fake image showed large cloud of smoke near home of Department of Defence in Arlington, Virginia

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Scientists warn dangerous levels of heat will threaten two billion people

May 22, 2023

Some countries will be left uninhabitable, while India will have largest population exposed to extreme heat

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Big polluters’ share prices fall after climate lawsuits, study finds

May 22, 2023

Exclusive: Fossil fuel companies register drop in value after litigation or unfavourable judgments Climate litigation poses a financial risk to fossil fuel companies because it …

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Tensions in heavily GOP Tenn. county after conservative takeover reflect wider battle over elections

May 21, 2023

Conservative groups that have targeted and won majorities on local boards and commissions across the United States over the past couple years are now pressing …

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Senior Tories say Trump-style takeover could precipitate party meltdown

May 21, 2023

Prominent members fear a tilt to the right could spell the end in the ‘blue wall’ heartlands Senior Tories are warning their party will be …

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UK rich list published, showing Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty lost £200m in a year – business live

May 19, 2023

Latest Sunday Times Rich List shows first fall in the number of billionaires since the 2007-08 financial crisis. UK’s £1bn strategy for semiconductor industry lacks …

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Accounting error means Pentagon can send an additional $3 billion in weapons to Ukraine

May 19, 2023

The Pentagon has overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by at least $3 billion

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1.5 million people have heart rhythm condition that increases stroke risk, says British Heart Foundation

May 19, 2023

The new total means that one in 45 people in the UK are known to be living with the condition.

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1.5 million people have heart rhythm condition that increases stroke risk, says British Heart Foundation

May 19, 2023

The new total means that one in 45 people in the UK are known to be living with the condition.

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Royal Mail posts £1bn loss; BT cutting up to 55,000 jobs – business live

May 18, 2023

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK water companies offer apology and £10bn investment for sewage spills Unions are alarmed by BT’s …

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One million cancel broadband as living costs rise

May 18, 2023

Citizen’s Advice says the high cost of living means many are struggling to afford the essential service.

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BBC’s share of radio listening falls to lowest point since 2021, figures show

May 17, 2023

The figure has been above 50% only once since the reporting of radio listening figures resumed in the summer of 2021.

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Legend of Zelda game sells 10 million copies in three days

May 17, 2023

Tears of the Kingdom becomes the fastest-selling game in the Legend of Zelda franchise.

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‘The city was underwater’: quarter of a million Somalis flee flooded homes

May 17, 2023

Climate crisis a key factor in flash flooding of Beledweyne as rains end drought and Shabelle River breaks its banks Floods have caused almost a …

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Man Utd takeover: Sheikh Jassim launches even bigger last-ditch bid to buy football club

May 17, 2023

The Ineos-led bid including Sir Jim Ratcliffe had been optimistic of concluding a deal recently

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Business secretary to meet with Vauxhall-maker amid tariff

May 17, 2023

Stellantis bosses are calling for a renegotiation of Brexit origin rules, saying the UK otherwise risks losing part of the country’s car industry Good morning, …

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Nine plead guilty in brutal abduction and murder of Georgia ride share driver at rural cabin

May 17, 2023

Three suspects connected to killing of Rossana Delgado remain at large

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More than 10 million UK adults struggling with bills and credit repayments

May 16, 2023

Number admitting to struggle grows by 3 million in one year

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Best hotels in Covent Garden: Where to stay in London’s tourism hub, for business trips and luxury breaks

May 16, 2023

Whatever your reason for staying in the capital’s delightful culture hub, there’s a hotel for you. Here’s our pick of the very best

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Groups demand officials share information on Texas mall gunman’s motives

May 16, 2023

Members of several Texas groups on Monday demanded that authorities quickly acknowledge whether they believe the neo-Nazi who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall …

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Woman sues Rudy Giuliani, saying he coerced her into sex, owes her $2 million in unpaid wages

May 16, 2023

A woman who says she worked as a consultant for Rudy Giuliani alleges in court papers that the former New York City mayor coerced her …

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RFU sets deadline for completion of London Irish takeover

May 15, 2023

An American consortium has been given until 30 May to complete their purchase of the club

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Succession star Alan Ruck shares aspect of Connor’s personality he’ll be ‘happy to let go’

May 15, 2023

HBO drama comes to an end after its fourth and final season

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Microsoft’s Activision takeover approved by EU after UK veto

May 15, 2023

The proposed $69bn acquisition of Activision is splitting global regulators over competition concerns

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EU approves Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard

May 15, 2023

Brussels at loggerheads with UK regulator over acquisition of Call of Duty maker The EU has approved Microsoft’s $69bn (£55bn) acquisition of the Call of …

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Emirates passenger couldn’t sleep on business class flight after ‘man tried to urinate on her’

May 15, 2023

The woman used thousands of airmiles to upgrade her flight

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Ten Pound Poms review: Michelle Keegan stars in a burst of sun-soaked schmaltz

May 14, 2023

BBC One’s new drama misses an opportunity to interrogate modern migration concerns

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Warnings over NHS data privacy after ‘stalker’ doctor shares woman’s records

May 14, 2023

Exclusive: Victim speaks of feeling violated by hospital doctor incident that expert says is evidence of ‘systemic’ flaw in England ‘I felt anger, fear and …

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Trump shares fake video of Anderson Cooper’s reaction to ‘disturbing’ CNN town hall – with Biden in his place

May 14, 2023

Cooper told viewers they have ‘every right’ to never watch CNN again after Trump town hall

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Rookie Austin Eckroat grabs share of lead as Scottie Scheffler falters

May 14, 2023

Strong finish moves Tyrell Hatton into contention for AT&T Byron Nelson’s final round.

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Kaylee Goncalves’ father shares stark warning for alleged killer Bryan Kohberger

May 13, 2023

Steve Goncalves says his family is ‘gonna make sure he doesn’t get away with it’

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Eurovision 2023 – live: Grand final running order revealed as Mae Muller shares message for Ukraine

May 13, 2023

Grand final takes place in Liverpool tonight with Mae Muller representing the UK

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Governor says California’s budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion

May 13, 2023

California’s budget deficit is now nearly $32 billion

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UK economy shrinks in March but still grows in Q1 – business live

May 12, 2023

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest UK growth report due at 7am BST Rail passengers face weekend of strike …

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7 Buddhist monks accused of embezzling more than $5.3 million donated to temple in Thailand

May 12, 2023

Seven Buddhist monks are among nine suspects who are being held in pretrial detention after being arrested for allegedly embezzling $8.9 million from donations received …

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Trump appealing jury’s sexual abuse verdict and $5 million award

May 11, 2023

Former President Donald Trump is appealing a New York jury’s verdict awarding $5 million to a magazine columnist after jurors concluded Trump had sexually abused …

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Energy prices could finally drop by hundreds of pounds by summer, experts say

May 11, 2023

But “unforseen geopolitical events” could push prices up again say analysts

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Father shares cancer symptoms he thought was too much coffee

May 11, 2023

Steve Biggin, 51, began having ‘out of body experiences’ at work that he later found out were seizures

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Bank of England lifts inflation and growth forecasts as it raises interest rates to 4.5% – business live

May 11, 2023

BoE governor Andrew Bailey predicts inflation will have halved by the end of this year, thanks to falling energy bills Full story: Bank of England …

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NHS waiting list hits record 7.3 million people in England

May 11, 2023

The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has risen to a new record high with more than 7.3 million patients …

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Mother shares horrifying moment she found ticks living in her daughter’s ear

May 10, 2023

‘Be sure and check your babies’ ears after playing outside,’ the mom wrote on TikTok

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Mother of LSU student who died following alleged rape shares her daughter’s last text message to her

May 10, 2023

Madison Brooks, 19, died in Louisiana city of Baton Rouge in January

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California reaches $24 million settlement with family of man who died in police custody

May 9, 2023

Seven California Highway Patrol officers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2020 death of Edward Bronstein

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‘Rust’ movie medic gets $1.15 million partial settlement

May 9, 2023

A New Mexico judge has awarded $1.15 million to a medic who worked on the “Rust” film set

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Stock market today: Asia shares trade mixed ahead of reports

May 9, 2023

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors take a wait-and-see view on the week ahead that’s full of reports on some of the market’s biggest …

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Ron DeSantis shares concern about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters in leaked 2018 video

May 8, 2023

ABC News reports the video as DeSantis prepares to challenge Trump

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Briton’s share memories of the Queen’s coronation as King Charles III officially ascends the throne

May 8, 2023

As King Charles III officially ascends the throne today, Britons have been remembering the atmosphere on the coronation day of Queen Elizabeth II 70 years …

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Stock market today: Asian shares start week with gains

May 8, 2023

Asian shares have begun the week mostly higher after a widespread rally on Wall Street partly spurred by Apple’s report of better profit than expected

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Jennifer Coolidge shares defiant message of support for WGA strike at MTV Awards

May 8, 2023

‘Almost all great comedy starts with great writers,’ ‘The White Lotus’ star said

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Small business growth booms outside London as Calder Valley named UK hotspot

May 7, 2023

Local business owners said the recent cost-of-living crisis has driven support from residents for their small, independent businesses.

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William and Kate share behind the scenes video of King Charles’ coronation

May 7, 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a video of their children celebrating King Charles III’s coronation.

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King Charles III’s Coronation watched by more than 18 million viewers

May 7, 2023

The audience peaked when the King was crowned in Westminster Abbey just after midday.

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UK EuroMillions ticket-holder claims £46.2 million

May 7, 2023

The UK ticket-holder is one of three winners to take a share of Friday’s £138 million jackpot.

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King Charles’s coronation watched by peak TV audience of 20 million

May 7, 2023

Event was most watched broadcast of year but substantially smaller than 29m who watched Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral The coronation of King Charles was watched …

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Great Britain to donate $100 million to Brazil’s Amazon Fund

May 5, 2023

Britain has pledged to give about $100 million to the Brazilian government’s fund to protect the Amazon rainforest, as the South American country beefs up …

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Suranne Jones shares her verdict on straight actors playing gay characters

May 5, 2023

‘I don’t look at it in any other way. Maybe I’ve not had the right training,’ Jones said of choosing roles

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New record as more than half a million apply for London Marathon ballot place

May 4, 2023

There were 578,374 applications for the 2024 TCS London Marathon, compared with the previous record of 457,861 for the 2020 event

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New record as more than half a million apply for London Marathon ballot place

May 4, 2023

There were 578,374 applications for the 2024 TCS London Marathon, compared with the previous record of 457,861 for the 2020 event.

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Stock market today: Asian markets higher after US rate hike

May 4, 2023

Asian stock markets are mostly higher after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate again to cool inflation and said it isn’t sure what …

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UK watchdog plans to shake up stock listing rules

May 3, 2023

The plans have been deployed in a bid to make the UK more attractive for companies to list.

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US bank shares slide after First Republic rescue

May 2, 2023

Shares in several regional banks have dropped sharply, a day after the collapse of First Republic.

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NHS pay deal signed off for one million staff

May 2, 2023

Ministers agree to pay 5% rise in England, but nurses still threatening strike action.

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UK house prices pick up in April after seven months of falls – business live

May 2, 2023

Nationwide reports that UK house price growth shows ‘signs of stabilisation’ in April, rising unexpectedly by 0.5% UK supermarkets face calls for ‘profiteering’ investigation as …

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UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster US share listing

May 1, 2023

In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK.

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Pensioners underpaid by £530 million last year due to errors

May 1, 2023

Labour Party analysis revealed that more than one in 10 pensioners were affected by mistakes.

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Manchester United takeover: Jim Ratcliffe submits higher offer than Qatari bid

April 29, 2023

Friday evening was the deadline for what was supposed to be the final round of bidding to purchase some, or all, of the club from …

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‘I lost £5 million because of my gambling addiction’

April 28, 2023

The government finally unveiled its long-awaited gambling white paper yesterday

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New Orleans student’s scholarship offers surpass $9 million

April 28, 2023

He is a senior at 16

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Microsoft slams UK move blocking Activision takeover as ‘bad day for Britain’

April 27, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority said it had prevented the deal over concerns in the cloud gaming sector.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia pounds Bakhmut; US and EU welcome China’s call with Zelenskiy

April 27, 2023

Russian forces attack east and northeastern fronts 324 times in 24 hours; Xi Jinping call ‘long overdue first step’ says Brussels as White House says …

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Woman shares ‘green flag’ email she received from company after turning down job offer: ‘We are very sad’

April 27, 2023

‘This would make me reconsider so fast,’ one viewer says

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Woman shares ‘green flag’ email she received from company after turning down job offer: ‘We are very sad’

April 27, 2023

‘This would make me reconsider so fast,’ one viewer says

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Trump kept quiet on the Bud Light boycott. It turns out he owns Anheuser-Busch stock

April 26, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-president didn’t join GOP rivals in calling for boycott of company in which he owns stock

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Harry Potter actor Jim Broadbent shares ‘support’ for ‘amazing’ JK Rowling

April 26, 2023

A handful of the franchise’s adult actors have defended the controversial author

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Veteran from 1953 coronation flypast shares advice to pilots ahead of 2023 event

April 26, 2023

A 93-year-old veteran of the flypast at the 1953 coronation has urged the pilots taking part next month to make sure they enjoy the occasion.

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Sudan evacuation: Family from Glasgow share story of perilous escape

April 26, 2023

A family from Glasgow tells the BBC about their perilous escape from Sudan to Egypt.

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Brits ‘need to accept’ they’re worse off and stop pushing wages and prices higher, says BoE chief economist – business live

April 25, 2023

Huw Pill says someone in UK needs to accept that they’re worse off and stop trying to maintain their real spending power through higher wages …

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JK Rowling issues sarcastic response to planned boycott of Harry Potter series: ‘A large stock of champagne’

April 25, 2023

Warner Bros recently announced it had ordered an ‘original Harry Potter scripted series’ to be released over 10 years

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Tokyo company aims to be 1st business to put lander on moon

April 25, 2023

A Japanese company is about to attempt what no other private business has done: land on the moon

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Exact date £301 cost of living payment will be sent direct to one million Britons

April 24, 2023

It is the first of three cost of living payments Tax Credit claimants will receive, totalling up to £900 overall

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Business leaders call for CBI to disband in wake of allegations

April 22, 2023

Lobbying group ‘run its course’ as top firms leave after Guardian revelations over alleged sexual misconduct Comment: As CBI faces an exodus, do we need …

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Largest-ever London Marathon set to raise £60 million for charity

April 21, 2023

The event begins on Sunday morning with at least 45,000 people expected to take part.

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John Lewis, Aviva and Virgin Media O2 quit CBI, AstraZeneca and PwC pause links over ‘horrific allegations’ – business live

April 21, 2023

John Lewis latest firm to end membership of business lobby group in wake of Guardian reports into alleged rape and misconduct Aviva ends CBI membership …

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