Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.
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Stricken legal start-up Robin AI swooped on by rival
A legal technology start-up which was feted as one of the industry’s most promising players after raising tens of millions of pounds from blue-chip investors is on the brink of selling the bulk of its operations to a rival.
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Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.
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Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules
An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.
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COVID schemes led to £11bn worth of fraud and error
COVID-19 fraud and error cost the taxpayer nearly £11bn, a government watchdog has found.
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COVID schemes fraud and error cost taxpayers £11bn
COVID-19 Fraud and error cost the taxpayer nearly £11bn, a government watchdog has found.
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Ex-Unilever exec lands £7m for AI research platform Bolt Insight
A former Unilever executive whose consumer insight platform is used by nearly a dozen of the world's largest packaged goods companies has raised millions of pounds to fund its expansion.
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Much of £10.9bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
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PSG's Qatari owner adds to squad with swoop on Belgian side
The Qatari owner of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has further underlined the voracious appetite of Gulf investors for European football clubs by agreeing a deal to buy a team in Belgium's Challenger Pro League.
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AI tools transform Christmas gifting as shoppers turn to chatbots
Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.
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'Second home' pub opens as a warm space
Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say its cheaper to be in pub than heat home
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Is AI in recruitment a 'race to the bottom'?
AI helps jobseekers to apply for hundreds of roles, meanwhile employers use AI to filter them.
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'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.
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Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.
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Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.
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Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.
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Blackpool-based advertising firm ICG plots City float
A Blackpool-based provider of marketing solutions is plotting a London stock market flotation, providing a welcome boost amid concerted government efforts to make the UK capital markets more attractive.
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Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew
The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.
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Drop in cream sales at dairy as shoppers cut back
Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives
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Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros
Paramount has launched a £108.4bn hostile bid for Warner Bros, challenging Netflix, which had reached a $72bn takeover deal with the company.
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