Blackstone cools on bid for self-storage group Big Yellow
One of the world's largest real estate investors is cooling on the prospect of a multibillion-pound takeover bid for Big Yellow Group, the London-listed operator of self-storage facilities.
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OBR says Budget leak 'worst failure' in its history
The government's official forecaster investigated how crucial documents were published ahead of the chancellor's statement.
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US and UK set to agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The expected deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
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Try 'reverse advent calendar' says foodbank
The public is being asked to donate 24 items in December to help make up Christmas hampers.
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Starmer denies misleading public and cabinet ahead of budget
Sir Keir Starmer has denied he and the chancellor misled the public and the cabinet over the state of the UK's public finances ahead of the budget.
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NatWest takes stake in small business finance start-up Bourn
NatWest Group, the high street banking giant, is taking a stake in a London-based fintech which helps provide smaller businesses with immediate access to flexible secured funding.
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Get a £40 voucher for attending money session
Let's Talk Money sessions will be held in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole and Withernsea.
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Vapes still causing rubbish fires despite disposable ban, major waste firm says
Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.
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Virgin Media fined £24m for disconnecting vulnerable customers
Virgin Media has been fined £23.8m after it disconnected vulnerable customers during a phone line migration, the industry regulator has announced.
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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
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Major waste firm warns vapes causing more than one fire a day
Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.
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E-commerce platform breach exposes nearly 34 million customers' data
Retail giant Coupang is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com.
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Massive South Korea breach exposes nearly 34 million customers' data
Authorities are investigating how nearly 34 million accounts on Coupang were exposed.
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South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang hit by massive data leak
Coupang, South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com, is the latest major company in the country to suffer a breach.
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'Debt stress is causing mental health problems'
GP Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon says his patients are working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
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Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.
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Modella continues high street shopping spree with Wynsors deal
The investment firm, which has become this year’s most prolific buyer of high street chains in Britain, is targeting a takeover of a privately owned footwear retailer.
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Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances prior to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.
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Mum hosts free toy swap to help cut Christmas costs
Tzara Spurrier, known online as GlosBudgetMum, is hosting the event at Hesters Way Community Centre.
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Toy appeal aims to help thousands of children
The north-east London project is urging people to donate so all children get a present at Christmas.
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