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Rachel Reeves promises she will not raise taxes again

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 16:10
There will be no more tax rises or borrowing for the duration of this government's term, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said.

First rise in rate of shop inflation in 17 months - industry data

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 15:25
The trend of shop prices falling may be reversing as businesses face higher costs, according to industry data.

City lawyer Rosenblatt launches boardroom coup attempt

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 14:00
The founder of one of the London stock market's few listed law firms has launched a bid to oust a trio of board members after a disastrous fall in its valuation.

Microsoft 'investigating issue' after users report problems with Outlook and Teams

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 11:12
Microsoft has said it is "investigating an issue" after users reported problems with Outlook and Teams.

Gail’s backers hire Goldman Sachs to bake plan for new owners

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 11:00
The owners of Gail’s, the fast-growing chain of bakeries which found itself at the centre of a row about the gentrification of London suburbs earlier this year, have hired bankers to handle a sale that should yield a handsome windfall for them.

Fitness platform Magic AI gets into shape with $5m fundraising

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 10:26
A fitness platform which uses a hologram video-enabled training mirror to deliver bespoke workouts is getting into shape with a $5m fundraising led by a prolific investor in UK SMEs.

Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' financial crisis capital raising

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 08:04
Barclays has been fined £40m over capital raising that averted its need for taxpayer aid during the 2008 financial crisis.

'When you hit profits, you hit growth': Businesses criticise biggest budget tax increase in decades

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 00:01
Tax rises announced during the recent budget will hit businesses rather than encourage growth, the head of one of the UK's most prominent business groups has warned.

Wicked lands largest opening weekend of 2024 at Vue

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 00:01
Blockbuster Wicked has landed the largest opening weekend of 2024 at Vue International.

Break-up of $13bn Adevinta launches with Blacksheep's Daft swoop

Sun, 24/11/2024 - 16:54
The break-up of one of Europe's biggest classified advertising groups will launch this week with the €500m-plus (£414m) sale of Distilled, a major player in the Irish online ad market.

How much does it cost to freeze your eggs and can it go wrong?

Sun, 24/11/2024 - 14:51
When Natalie Getreu was 31, single and focused on her career, she decided to freeze her eggs.

Young people to lose benefits if they refuse work and training, says minister

Sun, 24/11/2024 - 11:09
Young people will lose their benefits if they refuse to take up work and training opportunities, a minister has said ahead of announcing measures to cut the welfare bill.

Irish leader Simon Harris preparing for any 'economic shock' under Trump presidency

Sun, 24/11/2024 - 06:00
Ireland's Taoiseach Simon Harris says he is setting aside "significant funds" to protect the country from any economic shock under Donald Trump's presidency.

Jaguar boss condemns 'vile hatred' after backlash to new advert

Sat, 23/11/2024 - 14:52
The managing director of Jaguar has hit out at what he called "vile hatred and intolerance" after the car company released a new advert.

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