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Ashley seizes on Odey crisis to snap up £75m AO stake | Business News
The crisis-hit hedge fund Odey Asset Management has offloaded its stake in AO, the London-listed electrical goods retailer, suggesting that
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The Great Cornish Bake Off? Greggs faces battle with local pasty makers as it eyes Cornwall expansion | UK News
Greggs says it wants to open new stores in Cornwall and the South West of England – in a move
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Government wobble on windfall tax may be of political benefit but risks a renewable backlash | Business News
The government has wobbled on the oil and gas windfall tax, reflecting a growing government concern about the effect of
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Discount chain Wilko drafts in advisers ahead of rent cut talks | Business News
The discount retailer Wilko has drafted in property advisers ahead of crunch talks with landlords about slashing rents across its
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Last-mile delivery start-up Fin raising funds for carbon-zero logistics | Business News
A British carbon-zero delivery start-up co-founded by a former Google executive is in talks to secure millions of pounds to
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Meta plans for Twitter rival shown to staff
A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps. Read more BBC News Now
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Windfall tax, a UK GDP forecast and why is the Vodafone-Three merger taking so long? | Business News
Following the news that the windfall tax on oil and gas companies will be scrapped if wholesale costs fall below
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Tesco accused of unclear Clubcard pricing by Which?
Which? says the supermarket could be breaking the law, but Tesco calls the claims “ill-founded”. Read more BBC News Now
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Windfall tax to be scrapped if prices drop | Business News
The government will end the windfall tax on bumper oil and gas profits in 2028, if prices drop. The move
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Who is in the running to buy The Telegraph? | Business News
After 19 years of being owned by Sir Frederick Barclay, his late twin Sir David Barclay and their extended family,
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Union calls on DVLA to provide free sanitary products amid cost of living crisis | Politics News
A union is calling for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to provide free sanitary products for its staff,
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Qantas: Australian airline relaxes gender-based uniform rules
Under the new policy, women workers will no longer have have to wear heels and makeup while at work. Read
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The divisive debate over California’s anti-caste bill
In February, Seattle became the first city in the US – and outside South Asia – to outlaw caste discrimination,
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Tesco reported to regulator amid allegations its Clubcard offers lack transparency | Business News
A consumer group has reported Tesco to the competition regulator as officials continue their inquiry into whether the grocery sector
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Bread to loo roll: How UK prices compare with five EU countries
UK shoppers are paying more for loo roll, butter and ketchup than some of our European neighbours, data suggests. Read
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HSBC withdraws mortgage deals for new borrowers
The bank said on Thursday it would temporarily pull new deals, indicating mortgage market pressures. Read more BBC News Now
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Challenger banks respond to MPs’ accusations of profiteering and ‘measly’ interest rates | Business News
Banks have defended themselves against accusations they are profiteering from higher interest rates. The Treasury Committee group of MPs has
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Odey Asset Management City probed as sexual harassment claims emerge
News of the investigation comes as found Mr Odey is accused of sexually harassing or assaulting 13 women. Read more
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Chinese-owned Canary Wharf office tower calls in receivers | Business News
A second Canary Wharf office block in as many weeks has collapsed into a form of insolvency amid growing financial
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