Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The pharmacy and retailer is a stalwart of Britain's high streets, where it has served generations of customers for decades. But now it is set to enter its 178th year under new ownership after an £7bn deal was agreed…
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Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
Just three weeks ago, Trump signed legislation to authorise fresh American sanctions and tariffs on nations that import Russian oil and gas. Now, Trump says, Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply hundreds…
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AI surveillance startup Flock to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say
The people said the job cuts came after a voluntary buyout program and were expected to affect roughly 270 employees at Flock, a surveillance technology startup that has seen rapid growth in recent years. Employees…
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Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
Ahead of the critical midterm elections, there have been growing calls for more to be done to reduce the price of fuel, and US President Donald Trump has made several comments and announcements aimed at getting costs…
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Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook
Trump said a committee will consult with justice department officials to decide whether there is "cause" for her removal. The White House will hold an in-person hearing on 5 November to consider the allegations against…
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Inherit film review: Thai horror explores society’s Faustian pact
The Manasvanich family is in crisis over a chemical leak at their factory, which may or may not be causing birth defects in the local population: the last thing they need is an unexpected visit from a long-lost…
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Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
In a speech, the prime minister said the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts had "gone too far" and was holding innovative UK companies back. He added the clauses had forced workers to go without pay after…
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Ex-Deutsche Bank trader has conviction for rigging interest rates quashed
On Wednesday, the court overturned the convictions of Jay Vijay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon and Colin Bermingham, all of whom worked at Barclays . This week's acquittals come just over a…
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Airtel Money listing shows London is still one of the best places to grow a company
Today’s welcome news that Airtel Money has listed on the London Stock Exchange reflects the UK’s status as one of the best places to invest and grow. And I’m determined that this momentum continues. The UK brings…
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China agrees to ‘halve’ hybrid car exports to EU in landmark deal
Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal was the first of its kind and the result of "intense" negotiations with China since June to curb a trade deficit of €1.18bn (£1bn) a day, which has caused mounting tensions…
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