London Stock Exchange faces ‘material depopulation’
The London Stock Exchange is facing “material depopulation” following a boom in the M&A landscape dominated by overseas buyers, a top investment bank has warned. Some 42 bids for London-listed firms are currently ongoing…
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Oil prices waver as Trump pushes for dubious Ukraine-Russia ‘ceasefire’
Brent crude oil futures, a benchmark for international prices, fell by about 0.6 per cent to $104 per barrel. This keeps oil prices at high levels as futures were at below $70 per barrel before the Iran war in late…
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HMV shuts flagship Oxford Street store just three years after comeback
The music and entertainment retailer said the site will shut its doors in March next year, blaming a doubled rent bill and the cost of “substantial” renovations. The departure of the historic outlet from Europe’s busiest…
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How to avoid getting stung if you miss credit card payments
Lenders also told the Bank they expected the number of unpaid credit card debts to keep going up this autumn. This could lead to more demand for advice on how to deal with debts – but, if you are struggling and need…
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Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said that if the government wants to raise defence spending to 3% of national income by 2030 and lift health spending without squeezing other departments, it will need a "top-up" of…
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AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
He told the BBC: "Right now, your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI. Every carton of milk that you see in the grocery store is subject to safety rules and inspection." There are growing calls from…
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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
His comments put him at odds with President Donald Trump, who said the sector should regulate itself so US firms don't lose out to Chinese rivals. But Smith said: "Right now, your washing machine is subject to more…
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King’s favourite interior designer hits back at investor pressure
The historic wallpaper maker holds a Royal Warrant and earlier this year hosted King Charles at its new headquarters, but the investor claims new leadership is needed to kick off a “sustained period of change”.…
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Live a little: how to cash in on the “experience economy”
It promises highly curated, in-person experiences offering the sense of community and direct physical engagement with the world that has been stripped from the daily rhythms of life. It is a truism that people's lives…
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