PM told to change course or risk widespread closures of live music venues
Tax changes announced in the budget could have "devastating, unintended consequences" on live music venues, including widespread closures and job losses, trade bodies have warned.
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Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
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Fed signals rate cut pause as central bank prepares for Trump showdown
The US central bank has signalled a pause in interest rates cuts demanded by the president as it grapples pressures from both elevated inflation and a weak jobs market.
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Live music venues warn Starmer of 'devastating consequences' of tax changes
Tax changes announced in the budget could have "devastating, unintended consequences" on live music venues, including widespread closures and job losses, trade bodies have warned.
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Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure
The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.
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Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate anymore
Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law
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LEON takes swipe at chancellor while placing hundreds of jobs at risk
The fast food chain LEON has taken a swipe at "unsustainable taxes" while moving to secure its future through the appointment of an administrator, leaving hundreds of jobs at risk.
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Leon to close stores and cut jobs in restructure
The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.
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Former NHS England chair Meddings in frame to head Prudential
A former chairman of NHS England is among the candidates being considered as the next chair of Prudential, the FTSE 100 insurance group.
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Reeves misses opportunity to end loop of permanent budget speculation
Whatever your political bent or economic creed, it is hard to argue that the build up to last month's budget was anything but hapless.
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Revenues of water company to be cut by regulator
The UK's biggest water supplier has been dealt another blow as the regulator decided to reduce its income.
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Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".
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Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
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Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch
The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.
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Trump touts upbeat message on economy as Americans feel the pinch
The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.
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People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025
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Why has the price of silver hit a record high?
The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.
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UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom
The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025
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Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.
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Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.
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