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Bank of America fined $1.2bn over money-laundering failings
Bank of America has been fined $1.2bn after the Treasury said it failed to adequately flag transactions linked to potential Chinese money-laundering networks.
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Union says Royal Mail is losing 400 postal workers a week
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 settles unpaid tax bill to avoid bankruptcy
Jamie Carragher has paid an outstanding tax bill owed to HM Revenue and Customs, resolving the debt and avoiding bankruptcy.
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IMF raises UK growth forecast while warning of continuing risks
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 owners seek buyer as leadership team pursues buyout
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 shares rise after report of $1bn takeover talks
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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IMF upgrades UK growth outlook but warns of pressure from energy prices and interest rates in 2027
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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Social media clipper says viral videos earn £120,000 a year
A social media “clipper” says they earn £120,000 annually by producing short, vertical videos designed to gain attention on platforms including Instag...
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Antonia Okonma Shittu launches wig business after MS treatment caused hair loss
Antonia Okonma Shittu started a wig business after losing her hair during multiple sclerosis treatment. Her wigs have since been worn by Naomi Campbel...
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Documents suggest Abramovich associate misled UK court in £1bn oil-fields case
Documents reportedly suggest that Eugene Tenenbaum, a former Chelsea FC director who helped manage Roman Abramovich’s wealth, misled a UK court during...
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Middle East conflict has had greater impact on diesel exports than Ukraine war
Both the conflict involving Iran and the war in Ukraine have reduced diesel exports, but available data indicates that the Middle East has experienced...
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Businesses say Halloween is attracting major crowds and spending
Businesses involved in scare parks and pumpkin patches say Halloween is generating substantial visitor numbers and consumer spending, with some descri...
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Investigation examines how Roman Abramovich’s advisers allegedly concealed his wealth
An investigation by Panorama, working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, examines allegations that Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich conc...
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Some debt advice may leave borrowers owing more as missed repayments rise
More people are falling behind on credit card repayments, prompting attention on how borrowers seek debt advice and the risk that some guidance could...
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Deloitte accused of helping falsify documents linked to Abramovich’s wealth
Deloitte is accused of assisting with backdated paperwork that allegedly concealed Roman Abramovich’s yachts and mansions from financial accounts and...
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Citroën reimagines classic 2CV as an electric car
Citroën is reviving its iconic 2CV design for the electric vehicle era as established carmakers face increasing pressure from Chinese competitors.
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Airlines face ‘mounting crisis’ over costs as £1.5m bailout highlighted
A weekend financial newspaper edition has highlighted what it describes as a mounting cost crisis facing airlines, alongside a report concerning a £1....
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Boots sold to Canadian billionaire family in ownership change
Boots, a long-standing presence on Britain’s High Street, has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. The immediate effect on customers has not be...
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