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Finance and business leaders gathered in Bangkok this week for an IMF meeting, where uncertainty was a central issue in discussions among the world’s leading figures in finance.
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Primark’s plans to introduce home delivery have prompted discussion about why some women avoid visiting clothes shops and prefer to buy their clothing...
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Senior banking executives expect the sector to face new tax measures in the Budget later this month, although no details of the potential changes have...
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A multimillionaire who experienced homelessness twice has topped a UK Black Power List after beginning a career in a call centre when a bid to become...
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The culture secretary is considering intervening in Sky’s £1.6bn takeover of ITV’s entertainment arm over concerns about media free expression and the...
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Official figures show the economy expanded by 0.1% in August, taking growth over the three months to August to 0.7%.
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Netflix is planning to lay off around 1,000 employees globally, equivalent to about 6% of its total workforce. The cuts would be the streaming company...
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US inflation increased to 3.7% in the year to September, with higher motor fuel costs identified as a key factor. The rise came ahead of the country’s...
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Senior International Monetary Fund officials have praised UK plans to lower annual borrowing levels on three occasions over the past 24 hours, highlig...
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The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Gold's Gym a combined £6m over misleading sales tactics.
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Heathrow boss Thomas Woldbye has urged the Government to clarify its position on plans for a third runway, describing failure to build it as a “huge m...
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Bank of America has been fined $1.2bn after the Treasury said it failed to adequately flag transactions linked to potential Chinese money-laundering n...
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The CWU says Royal Mail is losing around 400 postal workers each week, claiming departures have increased since a new delivery system was introduced.
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Jamie Carragher has paid an outstanding tax bill owed to HM Revenue and Customs, resolving the debt and avoiding bankruptcy.
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The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for UK economic growth this year, although its assessment indicates that significant risks r...
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Poundland is in rescue talks while its owners look for a buyer. The retailer’s leadership team is also attempting a buyout, although a union has warne...
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Bumble’s shares have risen following a report that the dating company is involved in takeover discussions valued at about $1bn. The increase lifted it...
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An IMF report has upgraded its assessment of UK growth while warning that energy prices and interest rates are expected to weigh on the economy in 202...
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Report finds Britons less engaged and less willing to make extra effort at work
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Budget forecasts point to falling living standards and weak growth
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Higher energy prices expected to affect UK economy, OBR says
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Treasury estimates Britain could have built a £1 trillion oil fund
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Kellogg’s Rice Krispies recipe changes remove rice grains
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Poundland suppliers face major losses if retailer collapses
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Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu contained toxic chemicals
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New affordability checks could prevent some shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later
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Higher energy prices expected to affect UK economy, OBR says
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Grid operator assures households electricity supplies will remain secure this winter
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Treasury estimates Britain could have built a £1 trillion oil fund
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Project’s potential impact on energy supply and security explained
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